"The Gravitational Pull of Bernice Trimble" Play Seeks Talent
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Seeking performers for "The Gravitational Pull of Bernice Trimble" play. More details are below. Additiona information: AUDITION LOCATION: Cookstown. SHOW DATES: February 20 to March 8, 2026, on Friday/Saturday evenings at 7:30 pm and Sundays at 2pm in Cookstown, Ontario. Cast members are required to be available for the Q2Q, both dress rehearsals, the Preview, and all production dates without exception. Our first meeting/read-through will be held on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 (7-10 pm). Rehearsals will begin on Sunday, November 16 (1–5 pm) and continue Tuesday/Thursday evenings (7-10 pm) and Sundays (1-5 pm). Certain dates will be Off-site rehearsals and Christmas Break between December 21, 2025, to January 3, 2026. Rehearsals will resume on Sunday, January 4, 2026, from 1-5 pm. During tech week, our Q2Q will be held on Sunday, Feb. 15, our dress rehearsals will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, February 17 and 18 (7-10 pm), and our Preview for an invited audience will be on Thursday, February 19 (7-10 pm). Cast members must declare any potential rehearsal date conflicts on the audition form. This will be taken into consideration when casting. If you're interested, please apply.
3 roles
The mother, who is 59 years old and begins experiencing memory loss. She is described as strong-willed and vivacious but also grappling with the implications of her diagnosis.
Bernice's middle daughter, who acts as the play's narrator and focal point. She is deeply emotional but often keeps her feelings repressed and is tasked with holding the family together as they confront Bernice's illness.
Bernice's eldest daughter, who is more expressive and practical. She has a daughter of her own and is often at odds with Iris.