The story of what happened to Helen Wilson and its aftermath have impacted Beatrice and the region for more than 30 years. Community Players is collaborating on the creation of an original theatrical production which explores these events. Based on court records, investigative materials, as well as news reports and first hand accounts, this documentary play (written and directed by Cecilia Rubino) is a unique way for the community to understand and reflect on this historic and divisive case from a fresh and collaborative perspective.The various stages of the play will be filmed by a camera crew as a part of a television documentary series directed by Nanfu Wang.
Everyone auditioning must be comfortable with appearing on camera and will be required to sign an appearance release to be in the project.
Casting Requirements:
5 women and 8 men for lead roles. This is an ensemble piece and every role is important.
Breakdown:
2 women: 25 - 35
2 women: 18 - 25
1 woman: 50-60
4 men: 18 - 30
4 men: 35 - 5
5General age range flexible, early 20s-50s.
Those auditioning will be asked to do a cold reading from the script.
Important Dates
In-person auditions: Wednesday & Thursday, April 14th & 15th
Callbacks: Saturday, April 17*Audition spots are limited.
Due to these limitations and COVID safety procedures, we are asking you to complete an audition form first (beatricecommunityplayers.com/projectauditionform), and then you will be given the opportunity to select an audition time slot. Priorities will be given to those who return their questionnaire first.
Rehearsals begin: May 3 - June 9 (5.5 weeks)Show performs in-person: Tentatively: June 11-13(Dates subject to change due to Covid-19)For more information about this project and CP's involvement, please visit: beatricecommunityplayers.com/cp-to-collaborate-on-documentary-tv-series
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