Theater Audition for "These Shining Lives" Play

ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Seeking performers for production of "These Shining Lives". More details are below. About the play: It is based on the true story of women who worked for the Radium Dial Company in the 1920s/30s – a watch factory based in Illinois. The play showcases the danger women faced in this workplace and highlights the wider lack of concern companies had for protecting the health of their employees. You might want to check out information about the Radium girls. Rate: Non-union, non-paying. Theater is unable to cast Equity or ACTRA members. Additional information: CALLBACKS will be at the theater on Monday, December 8 in the evening. First read through is scheduled for Sunday January 4 at 1 pm. Rehearsals will start on Tuesday, January 6, and will be typically held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings (7 pm to 10 pm) and Sunday (1 pm to 4 pm) but can be flexible depending on actor availability. Actors must be available for all of Tech Sunday, February 23 and for Tech week rehearsals Monday through Thursday, February 24 to 26, and for all performances: Friday, February 27 – Saturday (matinée), February 28. Wednesday, March 4 – Sunday (matinée), March 8. Thursday, March 12 – Sunday (matinée), March 15. PREPARATION: Auditionees must prepare and present a dramatic 2 minute piece. You will be asked to demonstrate the Charleston if you are a woman. There will be cold reads from the play. The sides will be from the fun scenes. You are welcome to arrive early to review the sides. When applying, please submit a copy of your head shot and resume with your preferred date, time, interested role(s), and contact information. Once directors receive and confirm your details, they will give you a day and time for your audition.