Auditions - Perfect Pie by Judith Thompson

PERFORMANCE DATES: October 6–16, 2010
AUDITION DATES: Saturday, May 29, 1:00 – 5:00 pm & Sunday, May 30, 7:00 – 10:00 pm Walterdale Playhouse (10322 83 Avenue)
DIRECTOR: Mary Jane (M. J.) Kreisel ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: Mary-Ellen Perley STAGE MANAGER: Pat Eyford PRODUCTION MANAGER: Marlene Kottke

Two former close friends meet after a 30 year absence and share a day reminiscing about lost childhood memories. As they recall the early years of their friendship, an unspeakable incident re-surfaces from the past — shattering preconceptions and awakening an unalterable bond between the women. Perfect Pie is a memory play about pain, loyalty, and the choices people make to protect themselves and each other.

Judith Thompson is one of Canada’s most preeminent living playwrights. A two-time winner of the Governor General’s Award and a recipient of the Order of Canada, her works include Lion in the Streets and more recently, the critically-acclaimed Palace of the End and Such Creatures.

CHARACTERS:
Patsy: A farm wife – rural/countrified, practical, no–nonsense – 44 years of age (F)
Francesca: An actor – urbane, ironic, artistic – 45 years of age (F)
Patsy (young): Take-charge, practical, loyal, fun-loving – 8, 12, & 15 years of age (F)
Marie: Shy, victimized, artistic, sometimes fun-loving – 9, 12, & 16 years of age (F)
Due to the subject matter of the play, those auditioning must be at least 18 years of age.

Auditions will be readings only — no memorization is required; however, please familiarize yourself with the play before auditioning. Some simple personality traits are listed for each character; please keep these in mind when reading the script and auditioning. Copies of the script are available at Theatre Alberta (please call ahead) or by contacting Kent Sutherland, Walterdale Administrator at walterph@telus.net or 780-439-3058.

Rehearsals will begin mid-July, breaking for the Fringe on August 2 and resuming August 26.
Walterdale is a volunteer/member organization. We cannot engage Equity performers.
To book an audition or for further information, please email M. J. Kreisel at perfectpie10@gmail.com. Those auditioning should be prepared to submit a résumé, headshot and availability times.

Drop-ins are welcome.