AUDITION NOTICE for
The Savannah Disputation
By Evan Smith
Directed by Barrett Hileman
Audition Dates: Tuesday, August. 28th (6:00 – 10:00 p.m.)
Callbacks: Friday, August 31st (5:00 – 8:00 p.m.)
With FIRE EXIT
THEARE
Audition Location: Rocky Mountain College (Studio 3)
4039 Brentwood Rd. NW (near Brentwood C-Train stop)
PLEASE PREPARE: One (1) 60-second contemporary, comedic
monologue. You may be asked to cold read.
Play Summary: Two aging sisters’ lives are interrupted by
a young door-to-door evangelist. Things take a turn for the unexpected (and
hilarious) when they invite the evangelist and the local parish priest to
dinner at the same time. A sort of theological Golden Girls, at the
intersection of theology and real life.
Character Breakdown:
These are comical, paradoxical characters from the
American South. They are real people, not caricatures. They are lower middle
class, with specific, deeply-held ideological beliefs.
MARY: The oldest sister. Elderly. Agile spark plug who
can be physical when necessary. A no-nonsense, like-able, cranky firecracker
who says what she thinks and refuses to be taken advantage of. Strong
personality required. Able to truthfully reveal underlying pain when the moment
comes.
MARGARET: The younger sister. Elderly. A bit wide-eyed
and genuinely friendly to everyone. Can’t say no – can get taken advantage of.
Literally frightened by conflict to the point she leaves the room. She is
unsettled by big words, heady doctrine, and strong opinions. Courageous in her
pursuit of truth.
MELISSA: 30’s (needs to look older than 25). Direct,
earnest, confident. Blond (“Natural, with highlights for lift”). Loves Jesus.
Wants to love a man. Well-groomed, always does her hair and make-up. Think of
her as a southern cheerleader with the best of intentions, and a history of bad
luck with men. Her loneliness and desire to do good are both real.
FATHER MURPHY: Middle-aged. Priest. Author. Intellectual.
A man who lives a life of the mind. He is settled in life and his little
routines. Not easily ruffled or engaged. Honest.
Show Dates: November 28 – Dec. 2
Tech Rehearsals: November 24-27
Rehearsals: September – November (2-3 days a week)
evenings and weekends
Val Lieske
Artistic Director-Fire Exit Theatre
