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Winner of both The
Barbara Deming Prize for Women Playwrights and The Kittredge
Foundation Award A Piece of My Heart is based on the true
stories of six courageous women who served in Vietnam as they
struggle to make sense of a war that irrevocably changed both them
and the nation that sent them. Charged with contemporary resonances
and told with straightforward authenticity, theirs are profound
stories of triumph and reconciliation, separating the soldier from
the politics of war.
By
Shirley Lauro
Produced by special
arrangement with Samuel French, Inc., New York City
Audition Information
Date:
Tuesday, May 25 at 7:30 pm
Thursday, May 27th is reserved for callbacks.*
*Should the audition date of Tuesday, May 25
be problematic please contact director Deb Braak at
apomh2@verizon.net
to schedule an audition on the callback date, 5/27.
Location:
The Barn Playhouse
1600 Christopher Street
Rittenhouse Blvd. & Christopher Street
Jeffersonville, PA 19403
A PIECE OF MY HEART takes
place in two time periods, 20 years apart. It is a presentational,
non-linear ensemble piece which requires the actors to take on a
variety of roles on top of their main character to fill in the
blanks as each character tells her story.
Requirements:
WOMEN: Please prepare a 1-2
minute contemporary monologue. You will also be asked to read from
the script. If you are auditioning for Maryjo, please bring
your guitar along and be prepared to play and sing a short excerpt
from a 60s era pop or folk song.
MEN: Please prepare a 1-2 minute
monologue and be ready to do it a couple of different ways – we are
looking for the ability to shift characters vocally, physically, and
in terms of focus/point of view. Playing the guitar is not
required, but would be a plus. If you play, bring it along and be
prepared to play something of your choice.
|
Character |
Age Range |
Character
Description |
|
MARTHA |
22-42 |
Navy Nurse. Strong, self-composed,
aura of self-discipline, military bearing. |
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MARYJO |
17-37 |
USO Performer. Outgoing, bubbly personality. A Texan. Sexy
in a naïve way. Skillful guitarist and singer. |
|
SISSY |
20-40 |
Nurse. Sweet, feminine, outgoing. Sense of fun. Also sense
of harmony and warmth to personality. |
|
WHITNEY |
21-41 |
Red Cross Worker ("Donut Dolly"). Sophisticated, withdrawn,
contained, aristocratic in bearing and personality. |
|
LEEANN |
20-40 |
Nurse. Asian or AmerAsian. Strong, tough, determined. An
urban, hip quality to her personality. |
|
STEELE |
35-55 |
Career Military. African-American. Extremely strong, very
intelligent, outgoing, great sense of humor. |
|
THE AMERICAN MEN |
18-60 |
All-American male looking. One versatile actor needed for a
variety of roles. |
Please contact director Deb Braak at
apomh2@verizon.net with
questions or for more information.
Staff
Director: Deb Braak
Assistant Director: Chris Braak
Producer: Marianne DiNenno |
