Newnan Theatre Company Holds Auditions for FLIES AT THE WELL Today

Announcing auditions for "Flies at the Well: The Trial of the Killer John Wallace", the world premiere of a new play by W. Jeff Bishop, based on the historic events of 1948­50 in West Central Georgia. Produced by Newnan Theatre Company.

Those auditioning are requested to bring a current headshot, resume of experience, and prepare a vocal selection, preferably a traditional hymn, gospel, or bluegrass style, and a one­ to two-­minute dramatic monologue pulled from southern literature or drama.

Auditions will take place by appointment on: Saturday, January 16 and Saturday, January 23 from 12pm to 5pm Sunday, January 17 and Sunday, January 24 from 2pm to 6pm

Audition location: ­27 Clark St, Newnan GA, 30263

Please contact the director at jdorrell.le@gmail.com to schedule an audition time.

Performance dates are April 1, 2, and 3, 2016 at the Wadsworth Auditorium in Newnan. Rehearsals begin February 1, in Newnan.

Stipend offered ­

Character Breakdown:

All named characters are based on real people or an amalgam of several people involved in this event. The Jury/Choir is a diverse group serving as Greek Chorus, sound effects, and auxiliary percussion.

John Wallace ­ Wealthy, white, southern landowner, 40­60. Respected and feared by all who know him. Very large presence in life and on stage. Bald in real life.

Wilson Turner ­ White sharecropper for John Wallace, moonshiner, 25­30. Lanky, musically inclined, a bit reckless, a bit lazy. Dead.

Robert Lee Gates ­ Black sharecropper for John Wallace, lanky, 25­35

Albert Brooks ­ Black sharecropper for John Wallace, 25­35, fatherly, able to deliver a fiery sermon.

Lamar Potts ­ White, Sheriff of Coweta County, 40­55. Laid back, but serious about his job.

Mayhayley Lancaster ­ White female, Psychic ­ 30­50, wild in appearance and speech. Claims to have counseled John Wallace and had visions of where the body is buried.

Romulus Riley ­ Young black rapscallion, 8­12. Smart, clever, assists Mayhayley at times.

Margaret Ann Sibley ­ Young, white female newspaper reporter, 25­30. Eager to break a real story.

Other Characters (may be doubled):

JH ­ Deputy

JC ­ Deputy

Josephine ­Wallace's wife Julia Turner ­

Turner's wife Wyatt ­

Defense Attorney Henson ­

Prosecuting Attorney Judge

Jury/Choir