Theatre Casting Call for "The Children's Hour" Show
The company is holding auditions for drama, "THE CHILDREN'S HOUR" Show and looking for performers, please see the details below. About the project: THE CHILDREN'S HOUR is a powerful drama set in an all-girls boarding school in 1937. The school is led by two women who have been friends for years. A malicious student named Mary Tilford creates a lie that the two women are having a lesbian relationship. This is untrue and the accusation causes tremendous turmoil that destroys their lives. The power of lies and the look at homophobia and deceit make this tale as contemporary now as it was then. Rate: There is no pay, but each actor will receive 2 comp tickets. Additional info: Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Sides will be provided at auditions. Show dates are Sept 13 through 29, 2024.
6 roles
An influential , dignified and wealthy older woman. She is Mary's doting grandmother who believes her lies. She spearheads the closing of the school and repercussions to the women.
An intense teacher nervous and high strung. She is Karen's co-owner in the school. She is dependent on Karen for confidence and has complex feelings for her.
An attractive, warm, outgoing, admired and respected teacher and co-owner of the school. Emotionally stable and at ease with herself and others. Engaged to Dr Cardin. Friends with Martha for years.
Relaxed and amiable doctor. Karen's fiancé, he is warm, engaging and natural. Does not believe the lies initially but eventually starts doubting and Karen ends the relationship.
Martha's aunt and a teacher at the school. She is self centered, vain and susceptible to flattery. She is meddling, refuses to grow old gracefully and dresses fanciful and refuses to support the women in the libel case until it is too late.
A no nonsense maid employed by Amelia Tilford. Stern, straight laced and full of common sense, she sees thru Mary's lies but is unable to convince Amelia Tilford.
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