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Audition for a Theater Play "Bothered and Bewildered"

St. John's, NL, Canada
ID: 276985Exp: 1/17/2025
Description:

Directors are currently in need of performers for production of "Bothered and Bewildered". More details are below. About the play: 'Bothered & Bewildered' is a comedy/drama about one woman's struggle with Alzheimer's. The play follows Irene and her two daughters Louise and Beth as the girls lose their mum in spirit but not in body. Additional information: Rehearsals will take place throughout January - April, two-three times per week depending on the roles required. All performers MUST be available for tech week and performances April 6th - 13th. Location: St. John's.

8 roles

IRENEFemale60-79 y.o.All ethnicities

Elderly widow and mother of Beth & Louise.

BETHFemale30-49 y.o.All ethnicities

Eldest daughter of Irene. Strong, pragmatic, gets things done.

LOUISEFemale30-49 y.o.All ethnicities

Youngest daughter of Irene. Sentimental, nurturing.

BARBARA CARTLANDBoth genders50-60 y.o.All ethnicities

Negotiable. One of the most successful romance novelists of all time whom Irene sees as an imaginary companion. Bold, brash, excessive. Look her up! This role may be played by someone of any gender, but will be presented as female (i.e. a male identifying actor may play the role in drag).

NHS CONSULTANTBoth genders30-40 y.o.All ethnicities

COMMUNITY POLICEMANMale30-40 y.o.All ethnicities

Ideally comfortable lifting and carrying another person a short distance.

JIM/JAMESMale20-29 y.o.All ethnicities

Two young men from Irene's past. Will likely be played by the same actor.

YOUNG IRENE/SHELLEYFemale19-24 y.o.All ethnicities

The same actor playing Young Irene will also play Shelley, who is Beth's 19 year old daughter and loves to pamper her grandmother Irene.