THE SHADOW BOX - The Players at Barker Non Equity Auditions

Auditions will be held for"The Shadow Box" written by Michael Cristofer and directed by Jeff Sullivan, Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 17 & 18, 7 p.m. in the Green Room (side entrance) at the Barker Playhouse, 400 Benefit Street, Providence, RI 02903.

Audition Note from the Director: Preparing a one-minute monologue is recommended, but not necessary

Performance Dates (with possible Benefit Nights): January 24, 25, 26, 27, 31, February 1, 2, 3, 2019 Rehearsal Days: To Be Determined

Roles:
The Interviewer (not seen – this is about the voice)
Joe – patient in Cottage 1 – 30’s-50’s
Maggie – Joe’s wife, Steve’s mother – 30’s-50’s
Steve – Joe’s son - teenager
Brian – patient in Cottage 2 – 40’s – 60’s
Mark--Brian's partner--30's-40's
Beverly--Brian's ex-wife--30's-60's
Felicity--patient in Cottage 3--older to elderly
Agnes--Felicity's eldest daughter--40's-50's.


PLAY SUMMARY:
The play takes place over 24 hours, in three cottages on the wooded grounds of a hospital. Each cabin houses a patient – Joe, Brian and Felicity – who interact with their respective families as they reach the end of their treatment. Each has agreed to be a part of a psychological scheme where they have interviews with a psychiatrist about their experience. Despite its serious theme, this is a story of life, humor and love, and what is truly important.