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A Piece of My Heart

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.
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  Sophisticated, withdrawn, contained, aristocratic in bearing and personality.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