"They Promised Her the Moon" Stage Play Needs Actors
Upcoming auditions for "They Promised Her the Moon" play. Actors wanted. See more info below. About the project: The first American woman to test for spaceflight, Jerrie Cobb, steps into an isolation tank for a record-breaking nine hours as her memories unfold before her, from learning to fly as a child in Oklahoma to testifying in congressional hearings about the under-the-radar all female Mercury 13 space program. They Promised Her the Moon is a compelling drama about the challengers of sisterhood and fighting for the greater good. Based on a true story. Additional info: See the flyer attached. If you are interested, please apply.
9 roles
One actress plays Jerrie from ages 7 to 50. Note: This is a physically demanding role.
A scientist and a doctor. Same actor plays Congressman Waggoner (Southern congressman).
A pilot with plenty of swagger. Same actor plays Mayor (small town politician), Pilot, and John Glenn (one of the Mercury 7 astronauts).
Jerrie’s mother. Same actress plays Mrs. White (Jerrie’s first grade teacher), Young Woman, and Female Reporter.
Jerrie’s father. Same actor plays Circus Bob (owner of a rural Oklahoma circus), and Congressman Anfuso (New York congressman).
Voice over.
Air traffic controller in the Amazon jungle. Voice over.