Peridot Theatre Inc.
VDL Awards Entry: 2019
Author: Beth Henley
Director: Michelle Swann
Genre: Drama
Agent: Hal Leonard Australia
Synopsis
This tragicomedy relates the story of the three Magrath sisters, Meg, Babe, and Lenny, who reunite at Old Granddaddy’s home in Hazlehurst, Mississippi, after Babe shoots her abusive husband. The sisters were raised in a dysfunctional family with a penchant for ugly predicaments. Each has endured her share of hardship and misery. Past resentments bubble to the surface as the sisters are forced to deal with assorted relatives and past relationships while coping with Babe’s latest incident. Each sister is forced to face the consequences of the crimes of the heart she has committed.
Characters
Characters Summary:
4F (24-30) 2M (26-30)
Characters Description:
Lenny Magrath, 30, the oldest sister. Lenny is insecure about her fertility, her appearance, her age, and her role in caring for her grandfather. She is resentful of meg, whom she sees as always having been the favourite, despite all the mistakes Meg has made. Lenny hides in her caregiving, which gives her an excuse to stay home.
Meg Magrath, 27, the middle sister. Meg moved to Hollywood to pursue her singing career, abandoning her lover, Doc Porter. She is the most outgoing of the three sisters but recently experienced a mental breakdown.
Babe Botrelle, 24, the youngest sister. Babe is the most fragile of the sisters. A dreamer and innocent. She shoots her husband and attempts suicide after embarking on an affair with a fifteen year old black boy.
Chick Boyle, 29, the sisters' first cousin. Chick is brassy, loud and judgment of her cousins and their behaviours.
Doc Porter, 30, Meg's old boyfriend. Doc is married with two children, however, he is still infatuated with Meg.
Barnette Lloyd, 26, Babe's lawyer. Barnette is a recent legal graduate who is a competent lawyer beyond his years. He has a soft spot for Babe and wants to protect her from her abusive husband.
Audition Venue & Dates
Audition Dates and Times:
1:00pm on:
7:00pm on:
Audition Venue Address:
Unicorn Theatre, Mount Waverley Secondary College, Lechte Road, Mount Waverley 3149
Audition Enquiries Contact: 0402 354 651 or michelleswann65@gmail.com
Performances
Season Dates: 7 Jun 2019 - 22 Jun 2019
Showtimes:
JUNE 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, 22, AT 8PM MATINEE SUNDAY 9 AT 2.15PM TWILIGHT SUNDAY 16 AT 4PM
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Other Information
Other Information:
Please email the director if you would like to attend either of the audition sessions. It will be an open audition process. Auditionees should be familiar with the script and know which parts they would like to audition for. It may be necessary to hold a call back audition.
