Williamstown Little Theatre Inc.
Author: John Pielmeier
Director: Deborah Fabbro
Genre: Drama
Synopsis
Summoned to a convent, Dr. Martha Livingstone, a court-appointed psychiatrist, is charged with assessing the sanity of a novitiate accused of murdering her new-born. Mother Miriam Ruth, the Mother Superior of the convent, is determined to keeps young Sister Agnes from the doctor, further arousing Dr Livingstone’s suspicions. Who killed the infant, and who fathered the tiny victim? Livingstone’s questions force all three women to re-examine the meaning of faith and the power of love, leading to a dramatic, emotionally charged and compelling climax.
Characters
Characters Summary:
3 female characters.
1 x 40-50s
1 x 60s
1 x early 20s
All characters have a generic American accent.
Ages are indicative and approximate only. An actor's true age may be different from the age of the character, if they look and sound right for the part. Please do not hesitate to audition because you are uncertain about the suitability of your age.
Characters Description:
Dr Martha Livingstone - 40-50s Psychiatrist appointed by the court to assess Agnes's sanity. Intelligent and determined, she presents a tough exterior but struggles with her own personal demons. At times she is a fierce, hard-pressed investigator, and other moments show her as nurturing and protective. She is a chain smoker. Please note smoking will be mimed.
Mother Miriam Ruth - 60s The Reverend Mother of the convent and Agnes' aunt. She is very protective of Agnes and has her best interests at heart. Before becoming a nun, Miriam was married with two daughters. She is devout and quick to defend her beliefs and comes into conflict with Dr Livingstone during the investigation.
A strong and firm character.
Agnes - early 20s A novice nun who denies knowledge of the baby, and then later claims it was a virgin birth and the baby comes from God. Agnes looks and sounds angelic. She has an outward innocence and simplicity, but below the surface she is plagued by childhood abuse.
Singing ability is a must as she often sings hymns. Actor must be okay with fake blood.
Precast Characters:
Nil
Audition Venue & Dates
Audition Dates and Times:
12:30pm on:
7:30pm on:
Audition Venue Name: Williamstown Little Theatre
Audition Venue Address:
2-4 Albert Street
Williamstown
Audition Enquiries Contact: Deborah Fabbro: orbbaf@ozemail.com.au or 0416 141 838
Performances
Season Dates: 6 Sep 2023 - 23 Sep 2023
Showtimes:
5:00pm on:
- Sun 10th Sep 2023
- Sun 17th Sep 2023
8:15pm on:
- Wed 6th Sep 2023
- Thu 7th Sep 2023
- Fri 8th Sep 2023
- Sat 9th Sep 2023
- Tue 12th Sep 2023
- Wed 13th Sep 2023
- Thu 14th Sep 2023
- Fri 15th Sep 2023
- Sat 16th Sep 2023
- Tue 19th Sep 2023
- Wed 20th Sep 2023
- Thu 21st Sep 2023
- Fri 22nd Sep 2023
- Sat 23rd Sep 2023
More info
Other Information
Other Information:
Trigger warnings: physical and psychological abuse by a parent, sexual violence
Auditions will be by individual appointment, at 15 minute intervals.
Please ensure you have completed the Audition Form, which can be downloaded from the WLT website. Please also bring a non-returnable headshot.
Auditions will involve reading from specified sections of the script. There is no need to memorise anything for the audition.
It is necessary that you are familiar with the play and should know it well enough to be able to describe the "story". A copy of the script is available from the·director.
Please check you are available for all performance dates before booking your audition time. Please also inform the Director if there are any rehearsal dates on which you are not available. You must also advise if there is a possibility of you taking on professional acting work that may conflict with rehearsal and performance dates.
Routine rehearsals will be 7.30-9.30pm on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, and 1.00pm-4.00pm Sunday
The first Read Thru will be on Sunday 23 July
Actors need to be able to commit unconditionally not only for an entire performance season but also for all scheduled rehearsals at which their attendance is required.
