The Play of "Hilda's Yard" In Need of Talent
Looking for female & male performers for "Hilda's Yard" play. Please, see the details below. About the project: SYNOPSIS: Hilda and hubby, Sam, are recently empty-nesters, keen to enjoy life after raising two children. Their hopes are symbolized by a brand-new television set Sam purchases, visions of cozy evenings on the couch dancing in his head, blissfully unaware of the chaos that is about to ensue. Additional information: Show Dates: Jan 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29, Feb 3, 4, 5. Venue: Best Western, Cobourg. Rehearsals: Wednesdays 6:30-9:00pm, Sundays 9:00am-12:00pm (tentative). Auditions will be on a first come, first served basis. There is no need to book a time. All actors will be notified by 9:00pm on Tuesday, October 18, either by email or phone. Pleaae, see the scripts attached and prepare one piece.
6 roles
Female Identifying Lead. Appears to be naïve and vulnerable but has a great maternal strength about her and really is the glue that holds the family together.
Male Identifying Lead. Hilda’s husband. The family breadwinner, works at a paper products manufacturing plant. Feels unappreciated by employer. Excited to finally become an empty-nester.
Male Identifying, Male Lead. Son, WW2 vetern who lived with parents until recently. Affected by war, making poor choices, relies on parents, lost!
Female Identifying, Female Lead. Daughter, married, comes across as spoiled “Daddy’s girl”, but her true self is much deeper.
Female Identifying, Supporting Role. Gary’s love interest, musician, hip and free-spirited…think 1960s hippy.
Male Identifying, Supporting Role. A nefarious gangster-type. Gary owes an outstanding gambling debt and Bev shows up there to collect it! Very intelligent and well spoken for a thug.
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