Arlington Friends of the Drama Seek Actors for GREY GARDENS

Arlington Friends of the Drama announces non-Equity auditions for "Grey Gardens," with a book by Doug Wright, music by Scott Frankel and lyrics by Michael Korie. This production will be directed by Nancy Curran Willis, with musical direction by Matt Stern and assistant direction and choreography by Laura Espy.

GREY GARDENS is based on the Albert & David Maysles documentary concerning the relationship between Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis' eccentric aunt and cousin.  The touching and heart felt musical explores the unconventional mother-daughter relationship between former socialite Edith Bouvier Beale and her adult daughter Little Edie "body beautiful" Beale.  

GREY GARDENS tells an entertaining and poignant story of two unconquerable women, once known as two of the brightest stars in the social register, who later become East Hampton's most infamous "reclusive inhabitants", sharing a rundown 28 room mansion with 52 stray cats and rabid raccoons.  The story starts in the 1940's when Grey Gardens and the Beales were getting ready for the event of the season: celebrating Little Edie's engagement to Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. and moves forward 30 years later where we are witness to the decline of the once beautiful Grey Gardens and the now eccentric and reclusive mother and daughter.  

Production Dates: March 30-April 1, April 6-8, 13-15

Auditions for the roles of Young Edie, Edith/Little Edie & Edith:

December 12^th, 15^th, callbacks December 17^th at 10am 

Please sign up for one of the following audition slots:

Monday, December 12^th    6:00-8:00; 8:00-10:00

Thursday, December 15^th   6:00-8:00; 8:00-10:00 

We are requesting you prepare a monologue and a song from the show. The monologue, sheet music and a link to the music will be provided upon sign up. 

To schedule an appointment or for further information, please email: greygardensafd@gmail.com. 

Questions please contact the director at imadirektor@rcn.com

Auditions for all male and children's roles:

January 12^th, January 14^th and January 15^th

Sign ups for these auditions will be taken starting December 20th; complete audition information will be available upon sign up. Send an email to greygardensafd@gmail.com. 

Prepare a 2 minute contemporary monologue of your choice that shows your acting range. Prepare a 32 bar audition song in the style of the show that best shows your vocal range. Please bring sheet music, an accompanist will be provided.