THE WOMEN - Spotlighters Theatre Non Equity Auditions

Posted November 9, 2016
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THE WOMEN - Spotlighters Theatre

AUDITIONS for . . .

TheWomen-ArtWork.jpg The Women by Clare Boothe Luce - a 1939 classic!

Sat, Dec 3, 2016 - 11am - 3pm

Sun, Dec 4, 2016 - 5pm - 9pm

No appointments needed.

I don't ask any man to understand me. How could he? I'm a woman. The Women is a satire of life behind the closed doors of women's culture. It exposes the indulgence of the wealthy who have been shielded from the worst effects of the Depression, but places them squarely in the midst of the class tension of the time. While working women in the play participate in skewering the Park Avenue ladies, all the ladies are keenly aware that regardless of class or race, one of the most lucrative and secure jobs available is that of wife, and they do it with sparkling, witty, and clever dialogue.

An all female cast! . . . and it's all about the men!

FOR THE AUDITION -

Please prepare a short (1-2min) dramatic or comedic monologue. You will present your monologue, and then be given direction for second (or third) presentation. Some actors may be asked to remain and read sides with others. Call backs will be scheduled if needed. No appointments.

ALL ROLES ARE OPEN

Ethnicity: All Ethnicities

Supporting actors will be double cast in a variety of roles, some as many as 4-6 characters. This will also be an excellent opportunity for someone returning to the stage after a hiatius or for someone looking to begin their Baltimore stage experience!

Major Roles:

Mary (Mrs. Stephen Haines): Female, 30-39 - she is what most of us want our happily-married daughters to be like; she doesn't buy into the cattiness of her friends; her husband is having an affair; she has a 12-year-old daughter.

Peggy (Mrs. John Day): Female, 20-29 - pretty, sweet; having big-time marital problems.

Nancy: Female, 40-45 - a writer; sharp, but not acid; sleek, but not smart; single and a virgin; gay?; great lines.

Sylvia (Mrs. Howard Fowler): Female, 30-39 - a feline; catty as all get go; a gossip queen; chic and elegant.

Edith: Female, 30-39 - always pregnant; sloppy, but dressed well.

Miriam: Female, 36-45 - an actress; flashy; another gossiper.

Lucy: Female, 40-59 - proprietor of guest house for women in Reno, pending divorce proceedings

Crystal Allen: Female, 30-39 - beautiful salesgirl, who is having an affair with Mary's husband

Supporting Roles:

Little Mary: Female, 10-13

Mrs. Morehead: Female, 55-60

Countess deLage: Female, 55-60

Maggie: Female, 55-65

Jane: Female, 20-29

Olga/Fitter/Miss Trimmerback/First Society Woman: Female, 18-30

Miss Fordyce/Head Saleslady/Nurse/Sadie: Female, 18-30

Exercise Instructress/Girl in Distress: 18-25

Miss Watts/First Girl in Powder Room: Female, 18-30

Various Models and Sales Girls and Supporting Roles: Female, 18-30



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Spotlighters Theatre
817 Saint Paul Street
Baltimore, MD 21202-2472 USA

www.spotlighters.org

(410) 752-1225

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