AUDITION NOTICE – Weekend One-Acts at Darien Library

Auditions will be held at Darien Library for Weekend One-Acts on Tuesday, August 17, from 6 – 9 p.m. (Callbacks (if necessary) will be on Wednesday, August 18, from 6 – 9 p.m.)

Weekend One-Acts will include performances of “The Golden Fleece” by A.R. Gurney, Jr., and “Waiting for Philip Glass” by Wendy Wasserstein (inspired by Shakespeare’s Sonnet 94).

The performances of Weekend One-Acts take place in the Community Room at Darien Library on Friday, October 15 at 7:30 p.m., and on Sunday, October 17 at 2 p.m. Performances are Actors’ Equity approved .

Please contact and confirm audition appearance at darientheater@darienlibrary.org to give approximate time of arrival.

THE GOLDEN FLEECE

By A.R. Gurney, Jr.

Betty and Bill tell the audience they are going to show them the golden fleece. To prove it is authentic, Jason and Medea are to deliver it. A hitch develops. Jason is taking off with another doll and Medea is doing a slow burn. Everyone remembers the impending tragedy, but no one envisioned it taking place here and now with hilarity.

30-minute, two-character, one-act comedy.

Directed by Marie Reynolds

Character descriptions:

JIM: MALE 30-45

Knows Jason-- sailed with him during the war.

BETTY: FEMALE 25-45

Bills’ wife putters in pottery with Medea.

Upwardly striving, they are anxious to impress us with their celebrity friendships and ready to capitalize on it. The actors can be any race, but must have good sense of comic timing.

Please bring headshot and resume for files. Audition sides will be provided.

Also seeking production assistance. To inquire, please contact ReynoldsML@aol.com.

Flexible evening and weekend rehearsal schedule starting August 23.

WAITING FOR PHILIP GLASS

By Wendy Wasserstein, inspired by SHAKESPEARE’ S SONNET 94

In “Waiting for Philip Glass,” a socialite throws a benefit at her posh East Hampton estate for composer Philip Glass. When the guest of honor is late arriving, the other guests are forced to mingle among themselves, and examine their own lives while poking fun at arrivistes of every stripe.

Lots of dry humor mixed, gossip, and a dash of pretentious drama, in a 12-15 minute one act play.

Directed by Donna Wyant.

Casting:  7 speaking parts, 2 non-speaking parts.

Character descriptions:

HOLDEN: FEMALE 35

Very attractive socialite and hostess of Philip Glass benefit.

SPENCER: FEMALE 30-40

Holden’s attractive, social-climbing friend.

HARRY: MALE 50-60’s

An excessively warm guest.

LAURA: FEMALE 40-50

Columnist and Harry’s date.

GERRY: MALE, 40-50’s

Life-of-the-party, commands attention.

RINA: FEMALE 20-30

Gerry’s attractive young new wife.

JOE: MALE 40-50

Holden's date for the night. Burly, outdoorsy type, over achiever in designer loafers with matching belt.

FEMALE: 50's Non-speaking, attractive guest.

MALE: 50-60 Non-speaking, attractive guest.

Flexible evening and weekend rehearsal schedule starting August 23.

Please bring headshot and resume for files.

Also seeking stage and production assistants: contact dmwyant@aol.com.