Auditions open now!
The Impracticality of Modern-Day Mastodons
by Rachel Teagle
directed by Jess Viator
What did you want to be when you grew up? In a world of astronauts, ballerinas, cowboys, and secret agents, Jess always wanted to be a mastodon. But even when fantastical possibilities become reality, it can be hard to find room for impractical dreams. Discover The Impracticality of Modern-Day Mastodons, a whimsical play about the real challenges of claiming your space in the world.Â
About The Director: Jess Viator has been working with Theatre@First for 13 years, now! After graduating with a BA in Performance/Directing from Franklin Pierce University, she moved to Boston and began directing in the independent and community theatre scene: The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Miss Hyde and Peter Pan with The Post-Meridian Radio Players, staged readings of Will Eno's Tragedy: A Tragedy, and Zinnie Harris' The Wheel, with Theatre@First, Anton in Show Business, as well as short plays for various short play festivals. She earned an MLitt in Theatre Studies from the University of Dundee, where she wrote or directed several pieces in collaboration with the Dundee Repertory Theater.
Auditions
Reservations are now open for auditions, Monday December 4 and Tuesday December 5 with callbacks (if necessary) on Thursday December 7. Auditions are by reservation only. See our Auditions page for more information and to sign up for a time slot!
Performances
Friday, March 15, 2024 at 8pm
Saturday, March 16, 2024 at 8pm
Sunday, March 17, 2024 at 4pm (matinee!)
Thursday, March 21, 2024 at 8pm
For this performance masks will be required.
Friday, March 22, 2024 at 8pm
Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 4pm (matinee!)
Location
The Impracticality of Modern-Day Mastodons will be presented at Unity Somerville, 6 William Street, Somerville.
The performance space is not wheelchair-accessible.
Parking on William St is by permit only. General parking is available on College Ave. Please read signs carefully to avoid ticketing.
Cast
TBD
Production Team
Producer
Director
Assistant Director
Technical Director
Set Designer
Stage Manager
Lighting Designer
Sound Designer
Costume Designer
Props
House Manager
Assistant House Manager
Publicity Coordinator
Santiago Rivas
Jess Viator
Micah Pflaum
Katie Carroll
Meg Boeni
Xuan Li Leong
David Silber
Daniel O'Rourke
Tara Christian
Audra Congress
Jacob Sommer
Eva Sommer
Emily Osterloh
If you are interested in joining the Production Team, or being a House Volunteer, please email us!