“Annie Nations, an indomitable Appalachian widow of 79, lives on her mountain farm with the acerbic ghost of her husband Hector. Her tranquility is threatened by a brash real estate developer who wants to turn her land into a vacation resort and by concern over her son Dillard, a country singer who has come home with two stranded children because his wife has run away. Annie’s battle to decide her future takes her through some funny, touching and magical flashbacks to her life with Hector. Played on Broadway by Hume Cronyn and Jessica Tandy, this couple offers a staunchly affirmative tribute to country folk.”
“Foxfire,” set to run at The Soo Theatre from June 11-14, will be directed by veteran stage director Gary Balfantz. The esteemed LSSU professor has brought timeless classics to the Sault Ste. Marie community over the years, including “The Glass Menagerie,” “MacBeth,” and “The Fantasticks,” to name just a few.
Balfantz is looking to cast the following characters.
A Male and Female, married for years, husband has passed away, age late 60’s 70’s. Mountain folks, farmers, salt of the earth.
Male, son, late 20’s 30’s somewhat successful musician, still looking for that break, soon to be divorced.
Young woman late 20’s – 30’s, friend of the family, folklorist who loves the mountain and community she comes from.
Man, local real estate agent.
Man, 50’s the local family doctor, age appropriate.
In Gary’s own words, “Foxfire” is “…based on collected folklore about the vanishing way of life in the southern Blue Ridge Mountains. “ He continues, “It is the inevitable struggle between generations. How do we hold onto the past while living and planning for the future? And, what is success in life, how do you measure it?”
“Foxfire” earned Jessica Tandy Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Special
Outstanding Art Direction for a Miniseries or a Special in this 1988 – Emmy Award Winning Movie, including seven Golden Globe nominations.
Please contact The Soo Theatre to set up an audition at 906-632-1930.
