Torquay Theatre Troupe Inc.
VDL Awards Entry: 2022
Author: John Misto
Director: Gay Bell
Genre: Drama
Agent: Origin Theatrical
Synopsis
John Misto’s play, Harp on the Willow, is the incredible true story of Mary O’Hara, the internationally famous Irish singer and harpist who entered an enclosed order of nuns after the death of her husband. When a destitute alcoholic, Kane, descends on the convent, he turns Mary’s calm life into chaos.
Harp on the Willow is the story of their feisty relationship. It is filled with songs, drama and humour as these two unusual people transform each other’s lives.
Characters
Characters Summary:
1. Sister Miriam Perpetua Selig 30s,
2. Mary O’Hara 19
3. Mother Raphael Walker: 50- 60,
4. Richard Selig: 25-30,
5. Sister Walburga: 30-50
Off Stage Voices - one female (English), 4 male (English, may be played by one person)
Characters Description:
1. Sister Miriam Perpetua Selig: 30s, Irish,. Previously the famous singer, Mary O’Hara who enters the convent when her husband dies.
2. Mary O’Hara: 19, Irish, famous folk singer and harpist
3. Mother Raphael Walker: 50s, English, Mother Superior of Stanbrook Convent, some singing required
4. Richard Selig: 25-30, American, a poet, handsome (could also be off stage voice of Angry Neighbour and Sound Engineer)
5. Sister Walburga: 30-50, a nun, small role requires some singing (can also be off stage English voice)
Off Stage Voices - one female (English), 4 male (English, may be played by one person)
Precast Characters:
Tyrone Kane 38: American. Derelict drunk who visits the convent asking for his donation back as prayer weren't answered.
If you cannot attend the advertised audition times please contact the director Gay Bell for the possibility of a different date.
Audition Venue & Dates
Audition Dates and Times:
4:00pm on:
7:30pm on:
Audition Venue Name: Shoestring Playhouse @The MAC
Audition Venue Address:
77 Beach Road,
Torquay
Audition Enquiries Contact: Gay Bell 0408 140961 or gbell33@gmail.com / Zina Carman 0408 001667
Performances
Season Dates: 20 Oct 2022 - 29 Oct 2022
Showtimes:
4:00pm on:
8:00pm on:
- Thu 20th Oct 2022
- Fri 21st Oct 2022
- Sat 22nd Oct 2022
- Wed 26th Oct 2022
- Thu 27th Oct 2022
- Fri 28th Oct 2022
- Sat 29th Oct 2022
More info
Other Information
Other Information:
Table Read August 21
Rehearsals start August 28 - Tues and Thurs 7-10pm Sundays 4-7pm
Performance dates: 20th - 29th Oct on Wed. Thur, Frid, Sat & 1 x Sunday matinee.
There is an audition pack available for more information.
