_FIFTY WORDS__ _for Birnton Theatricals- Mosaic Series
Written By Michael Weller
Directed by: Chris Stockton
Birnton Theatricals is excited to announce auditions for
our 2016 Mosaic Series. We will be producing a wonderful play called _Fifty
Words _by Michael Weller. We will be presenting this show at Motel Theatre at
Arts Commons.
Birnton
Theatricals mandate is to produce theatre and offer educational programming
that introduces Calgary audiences to the power and magic of live theatre and
drama. Our goal is to not only foster the development of beginning artists but
also to excite a young generation into becoming life long patrons of the arts.
Birnton Theatricals is divided into two distinct theatrical series – The Crayon
Series and The Mosaic Series.
The Crayon Series presents theatrical work with stories,
subject matter and themes geared towards children.
The Mosaic Series presents theatrical work with stories,
subject matter and themes geared towards a mature audience.
THE STORY:
While their nine-year-old son is away for the night on
his first sleepover, Adam and Jan have an evening alone together, their first
in years. Adam's attempt to seduce his wife before he leaves on business the
next day begins a suspenseful nightlong roller-coaster ride of revelation,
rancor, passion and humor that explores a modern-day marriage on the verge of
either a breakup or deepening love and understanding.
ROLES:
ADAM: a partner in an architectural firm, a position he’s
held for years but which is on increasingly shaky ground.
JAN: a former dancer, is now a database manger trying to
make her way in a competitive environment where she feels there aren’t enough
hours in the day.
ROLES ARE NOT AGE SPECIFIC BUT ACTORS MUST BE OVER 18 AND
BE ABLE TO REASONABLY PLAY AN AGE IN THE RANGE OF 27-40.
AUDITION DATES:
Wednesday, December 2, 2015 (7-10pm) and Thursday,
December 3, 2015
(7-10pm)
AUDITION LOCATION:
TBC
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
One dramatic monologue
Please email your resume and headshot when booking an
audition
Non-Equity Production.
REHEARSALS
Rehearsals will take place at a TBD location and will be
scheduled around artists’ schedules. We will be looking at doing at least 2
four hour rehearsals each week starting around late November. Rehearsals will
primarily occur in the evenings and/or weekends but some day rehearsals may be
sought for the end of December and first week of January. We will move into
Motel Theatre on Tuesday, Feb 2 and will be opening on Friday, February 4.
To book an audition, please visit www.birntontheatricals.com [1] or
email ailsa@birntontheatricals.com
- Ailsa Birnie -
General Manager- Birnton Theatricals
403-875-4112
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