Crimes of the Heart
WHEN: Sat,. Feb. 5th, from 12-2pm, and Wed., Feb.9th, from 7-9pm with callbacks on Sat., Feb. 12th, from 12-2pm and Wed., Feb 16th, from 7-9pm
WHERE: Center Playhouse, 35 South St, in downtown Freehold, NJ.
Center Players will hold auditions for an upcoming production of Crimes of the Heart. The play was written by Beth Henley and will be directed by Anthony Marinelli.
Performance Dates: May 6-22nd, 2022. Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 2pm.
Synopsis: This Pulitzer-Prize winning tragicomedy centers on the three Magrath sisters (Lenny, Meg, and Babe) who are reunited in Hazelhurst, MS (circa 1974) as they await the news of their ailing grandfather while also dealing with the attempted murder committed by Babe against her brutish husband. Over the next two days, the family’s skeletons will be revealed, deep-seated resentments return to the surface, and tears will mix with laughter as the sisters work their way through the pains of life and love in the best way they can: with each other.
A complete character list is available at https://centerplayers.org/auditions/
AUDITION MATERIAL: Sides from the play will be provided.
PLEASE BRING:
- Resume and headshot if available
- proof of COVID vaccination. Please note all COVID protocols will be followed; masks will be required when not on stage, and all cast, crew and patrons must be vaccinated.
NON-UNION, NO PAY
Celebrating its 20th season at Center Playhouse, Center Players is a respected, award-winning 501(c) 3 organization, presenting high quality, engaging productions featuring local talent in downtown Freehold. In addition to their signature plays, the group also sponsors free play reading events and offers dinner and theater packages with several local restaurants.
