MainStage Irving-Las Colinas announces auditions for their upcoming production of The Children’s Hour
By Lillian Hellman
Directed by Lindsey Humphries
IMPORTANT DATES
Audition Dates: Sunday, August 4, 4:30-7:30PM and Monday, August 5, 7:00-10:00PM
Callbacks: Tuesday, August 6, 7:00-10:00PM
Rehearsals will begin on August 10.
Performance Dates: September 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29 and October 3, 4, 5 - NO CONFLICTS ALLOWED
IMPORTANT AUDITION INFORMATION
Auditions are held by appointment at Mainstage222, Mainstage Irving Las Colinas’ rehearsal space (222 E Irving Blvd, Irving, TX). Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script.
Please bring a current resume and headshot.
We are committed to diverse casting and all roles are open to characters of all backgrounds. If there is a role you feel is right for you, please audition!
Audition sides will be provided to all those who sign up for an appointment in advance of the audition dates.
CHARACTERS
(Age ranges listed are playable ages. Actors who can believably play these age ranges are encouraged to audition.)
Karen Wright (20s-30s): A warm and outgoing teacher, she is admired and respected by her students, emotionally stable and at ease with herself and others.
Martha Dobie (20s-30s): An intense teacher, she is nervous and high strung and is far less composed and self assured than Karen.
Dr. Joseph Cardin (20s-30s): A relaxed and amiable doctor of about 35 and Karen Wright's fiancé, warm, easygoing nature.
Mary Tilford (must be able to play a 12-14-year-old girl) A spoiled, malicious and bullying schoolgirl, she is clever, manipulative and used to getting her way, both with her grandmother and with the other girls at the school.
Amelia Tilford (50s-70s): An influential, dignified and wealthy older woman, Mary's doting grandmother.
Lily Mortar (40s-60s): Martha's aunt and a teacher at the school, she is self-centered, vain and very susceptible to flattery.
Rosalie: (must be able to play a 12-14-year-old girl): Another child at the school. Unlike others at the school Rosalie is not intimidated by Mary Tilford, whom she does not like.
Agatha (30s-60s): A no-nonsense maid employed by Amelia Tilford. Stern and straight laced.
The Children
The other school children may be double cast.
Peggy (must be able to play a 12-14-year-old): A student at the Wright-Dobie School, Evelyn is a victim of Mary's intimidation
Evelyn (must be able to play a 12-14-year-old): A student at the Wright-Dobie School, Peggy is also a victim of Mary’s intimidation.
Helen/Catherine: (must be able to play a 12-14-year-old): A student at the Wright-Dobie School.
Lois (must be able to play a 12-14-year-old) A student at the Wright-Dobie School.
Grocery Boy (teen) Delivers groceries to the Wright-Dobie School.
ABOUT THE SHOW
An unruly student at a rural Massachusetts boarding school falsely accuses her two female teachers of engaging in a romantic relationship. Suddenly, the two women must navigate the truth among the lies as they fight to save their reputations, their families, and the school itself. But as the schoolgirl’s rumor escalates to scandal and the outraged community quickly withdraws all of their students, a witch hunt ensues that ultimately leads to terrible and tragic consequences. A compelling drama that sheds light on loyalty, intolerance, and the power of gossip!
COMPENSATION
Actors receive a gas stipend and comp tickets.
ABOUT MAINSTAGE IRVING-LAS COLINAS
MainStage is an award-winning, nonprofessional theater located in the heart of the Metroplex in Irving Texas. MainStage Irving-Las Colinas supports the City of Irving’s efforts to improve the quality of life for its citizens by providing:
Quality theater to the Irving community through the organization of qualified individuals;
Affordable theater to the Irving community as a result of MainStage’s volunteers;
Entertaining theater to the Irving community through careful selection of material presented;
Opportunities for involvement by the community in all areas of theatrical production through auditions, mentoring, special project support and classes.
The Irving Community with the benefit of top local volunteer and professional expertise in all areas of theatrical production and arts management through the ability to involve participants from many disciplines.
MainStage Irving-Las Colinas Board of Directors supports a culture of diversity, inclusion and equity. We strive to represent the Irving community, one of the most diverse cities in the nation. We celebrate an environment which welcomes diverse expressions of creativity. We are committed to growing and sustaining a diverse, inclusive and equitable space where everyone who participate in our theater - patrons, artists, employees, volunteers, and vendors - feels valued and respected regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, education, or ability.
For questions or more information, contact admin@mainstageirving.com.