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Call To Audition for "The Wisdom Of Eve"

19/5/2013

 

Celia Musikanth directs "The Wisdom Of Eve" by Mary Orr and Reginald Denham for Fish Hoek Dramatic Society.

Audition Date: Sunday 16 June at 2pm
Venue: False Bay Rendezvous, 57 Promenade Road, Muizenberg.
(Allow for a call back on Sunday 23 June at the Masque Theatre, Muizenberg at 2pm)
The production runs from 11 – 19 October 2013 at the Masque Theatre, Muizenberg.
“The Wisdom of Eve” is a page turning play on which the famous multi-Oscar award-winning film “All About Eve” was based.

A famous actress unwittingly lets a younger female fan into her life. This is a page turning play about the machinations behind the scenes in theatre. All the roles are marvelous vehicles for actors of both genders. 

Ages range from 25 – 60 plus.

Enquiries: Debbie Beswick 082 859 3728 or email debrazoeb@gmail.com

THE CHARACTERS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
  • Margo – a famous star 45 plus (Lead)
  • Karen – Margo’s friend (an ex-actress) 45 plus (Lead)
  • Eve – a theatre fan 25 – 35 (must be able to metamorphasise into a beautiful butterfly) – can be played by an older actress who is able to play younger convincingly. (Lead)
  • Lloyd (Karen’s husband)– a playwright (40 – 50) Medium - large role
  • Clement (Margo’s husband) – a producer (40 – 50) Medium role
  • Harvey – Margo’s stage manager (30 – 50) Medium role
  • Jack Marshall – an actor – almost Cameo role
  • “Tally-Ho” Thompson (male or female) A gossip loving newspaper columnist (60 plus) Medium-ish role
  • Vera – a very strong actress 25 – 35 – Small gem of a part
  • Mrs Blake – Margot’s dresser 45 plus – Cameo role

Director’s Note:
  • Strong performers are needed for this play.
  • The director’s method is textual unpacking until cast is familiar with intonation, pauses, meaning, etc. 
  • Thereafter blocking, cementing and characterisation are undertaken.

Celia promises an exciting journey into the world of the theatre.
“The Wisdom of Eve” will be set in present day.

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