[NEohioPAL] Audition Notice for "Tainted Justice" Mon., 6/18 & Tues., 6/19

[clague playhouse]

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Clague Playhouse, Inc.
1371 Clague Road
Westlake, Ohio 44145
440-331-0403
www.clagueplayhouse.org

AUDITION NOTICE
"Tainted Justice"
by Don Nigro
Directed by Ron Newell

THE STORY:
Drawn
 from facts surrounding a real murder mystery on Cape Breton Island in 
1913. By turns funny, haunting and frightening, this intricately plotted
 investigation into what can truly be known about other people and their
 motives weaves memory, testimony and scenes of twisted confrontation 
into a compelling tapestry of darkness and light. 

CHARACTERS
MEN:
Ben Atkinson - 53 years old
Husband of Tena, Father of
 Pearl
Owner Minto Hotel in Sydney, Cape Breton
slight build - big appetite

Bill Madden - 67 years old
Brother of Tena, Father of Jim Madden
retired Mine Inspector Yukon Territory
Obsessed with Tena   hidden anger
drinks - plays cards - likeable - love of the wilderness

Jim Madden - 39 years old
Son of Bill, Nephew of Tena, Husband of Maude
Defense lawyer.  Impressive legal reputation
Dramatic - eccentric - haunted - drinks

Hearn - 60 years old
Prosecuter influenced by King Edward of England
Beard - solem & cultivated mannerisms
Direct penetrating gaze

Frank Haynes - 45-50 years old
Accused - American - English/Portugese
Tall - educated - loves reading jack London
agreeable - big talker - works out math problems
sharp dresser - drifter - married 4 times never divorced

WOMEN:
Tena Atkinson - 40 years old
Wife of Ben, Mother of Pearl (1 child died in
 infancy)
Arrogant, not well liked, domineering
successful in business
tall - full figure - straight back, head up, shoulders back

Pearl Atkinson - 26 years old
daughter of Bill & Tena
finishing school, like her mother
seeking the truth

Maude Madden - 37 years old
Wife of Jim, 2 children
plays piano - sings
good cook, known for fired chicken
smart - sweet - forgiving

GENERAL INFORMATION:
Audition
 Dates: Monday, June 18 and Tuesday, June 19 at 7:30pm.  Auditions will 
be held at Clague Playhouse, 1371 Clague Road, Westlake.

Production Dates: September 14 thru October 7, 2012 on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm and Sundays at 2pm.

Please
 bring an audition photo and résumé.  Auditioners will be asked to do 
cold readings from the script.  A perusal script is available at the 
Clague Playhouse Box Office for a $10 deposit
 through Saturday, June 16, 2012. Box Office hours are Wednesday - 
Saturday from 1-6pm.

If you have questions, please contact the Box Office at 440-331-0403 and/or leave a message for the director. 

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