Auditions open now!
Water by the Spoonful
by Quiara Alegría Hudes
directed by Richie DeJesus & Andrea Humez
produced by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc.
Content note: Drug addiction and recovery, drug overdose, military service, PTSD, mention of child death, death of a loved one, frequent swearing
In Water by the Spoonful, Elliot, an Iraq veteran, and his cousin, Yaz, plan their beloved activist aunt's funeral together, honor her legacy, and find new life paths for themselves. Meanwhile, Elliot's mother, a recovering addict, finds hope and purpose moderating an addiction support chatroom. There, a found family help each other challenge and support each other to grow and find new sources of happiness. This play explores how people begin to heal their past damage and how they step up to support each other in times of need.
Auditions
Reservations are now open for auditions, Sunday August 18 and Monday August 19 with callbacks on Thursday August 22. In-person auditions are by reservation only. While we strongly prefer in-person auditions, we will accept video submissions for those who absolutely cannot make the in-person audition dates. See our Auditions page for more information and to sign up for a time slot or to submit your footage!
Performances
Friday, November 8, 2024 at 8pm
Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 8pm
Sunday, November 10, 2024 at 3pm (matinee)
Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 8pm
Friday, November 15, 2024 at 8pm
Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 3pm (matinee)
Location
Water by the Spoonful 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.
Production Team
Producers
Directors
Technical Director
Stage Manager
Sound Designer
Publicity Director
Graphic Designer
Katie Carroll & Lauren Kimball
Richie DeJesus & Andrea Humez
Lilian Taylor
Heidi Fisher
Angele Maraj
Emily Osterloh
Gilly Rosenthol
If you are interested in joining the Production Team, or being a House Volunteer, please email us!