| Show | Benny & the Jetts |
| Company | Alternative Theatre Company |
| Notes | Mandatory attendance is required for all performances and all rehearsals during tech week, Tuesday October 21, Wednesday, October 22, 2025. If you are interested in working backstage, please let us know what you would be interested in working on. |
| Instructions | Prepare a comic monologues under 2 minutes from contemporary plays. May be asked to read cold from the script. |
| Rehearsal Dates | Aug 18 - Sep 21 Monday - Friday 7-10 PM Some weekends based on actors availability |
| Performance Dates | Thursday October 23 @ 8pm Friday October 24 @ 8pm Saturday October 25 @ 8pm Sunday October 26 @ 3pm Saturday November 1 @ 3pm & 8pm Sunday November 2 @ 3pm |
| Questions | Send Mail |
| Show Info | This hilarious and heartwarming play follows three couples – two gay and one lesbian – whose long-term relationships are facing unexpected challenges. Dan and Brent, together for ten years, have fallen into a comfortable rut. They escape to rekindle the spark. Benny and Chris are navigating a new open relationship. To spice things up, Benny secretly hires a male escort, but things quickly get out of hand when one escort becomes two! Will their relationship survive Benny's misguided attempts to keep things exciting? Meanwhile, Kate and Linda struggle to balance their careers with their desire to start a family. Will they be able to find a way to have it all or will they be forced to make a difficult choice? When a snowstorm forces all three couples to share a cabin in Flagstaff, their individual struggles come to a head, leading to unexpected consequences and forcing them to confront the true nature of their relationships. With fast, sharp, and humorous dialogue, wonderful comic moments, and many surprises, "Benny & The Jetts" is a must-see!" |
| Type | Location | Date | Time |
| Open | BACCA Arts Center 149 N Wellwood Ave Lindenhurst | Jun 16 | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
| Open | BACCA Arts Center 149 N Wellwood Ave Lindenhurst | Jun 17 | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
| Call Back | BACCA Arts Center 149 N Wellwood Ave Lindenhurst | Jun 17 | 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
Roles
| Role | M/F | Age | Description | BENNY | M | 29-45 | (Male presenting) Chris's partner, He is a genuinely kind and supportive individual. He's the type of person who remembers important dates, offers a listening ear. However, he also possesses a sharp, sometimes biting, sarcastic streak. Especially when Kate is around. | CHRIS | M | 29-45 | (Male presenting) Ben's partner. He's a complex character marked by a tendency towards melodrama and self-absorption. Chris's self-absorption can make him appear inconsiderate and uncaring, further straining their relationship. | DAN | M | 25-45 | (Male presenting) Rick's Husband. A good-natured, well-meaning man who loves being married. Can be forgetful. But he's the first one you'd call | RICK | M | 25-45 | (Male presenting) Dan's husband, celebrating a birthday. A loving, if somewhat dramatic and sarcastic, personality. | KATE | F | 25-45 | (Female presenting) Linda's wife, opinionated and strong-willed. Holds a history of contempt for Ben and Chris | LINDA | F | 25-45 | (Female presenting) Kate's wife, more easygoing and tries to keep the peace. Definitely a tree huger. Vegetarian. | JET | M | 18-30 | (Male presenting) Handsome, one of the two attractive male escorts hired by Ben. great comic timing. A strong supporting role | JETT | M | 18-30 | (Male presenting) The second attractive male escort, more of an intellect. Great comic timing. A strong supporting role. Role requires a "standard" British accent |