[NEohioPAL] Kent Trumbull Theatre Announces Auditions for "The Children's Hour" by Lillian Hellman

[Eric S. Kildow via NEohioPAL]

Dear All,

The Kent State Trumbull Theatre is excited to announce auditions for its 
Spring 2016 Production, "The Children's Hour" by Lillian Hellman.

Set in a girl's school around the turn of the century, "The Children's 
Hour" explores the power of a lie. A malicious pupil fabricates a rumour 
about her teachers. Rumour grows into scandal and scandal into tragedy 
when the young woman sticks by her story. "The Children's Hour" is a 
serious play noted for its keen psychological insight, it helped to make 
Lillian Hellman a household name.

We are looking for 12 women and 2 men. Auditions will consist of cold 
readings from the script.  Auditions are open to the public.

Show dates are March 11-13 & 18-20.

For additional information, please contact Professor Kildow 
(ekildow at kent.edu) or call the Box Office.

*WOMEN*
Lily Mortar- Aunt to Martha, a fading actress who is always trying to 
refan the flames of fame. Resentful of her dependence on her neice.

Martha Dobie- One of the founders and teachers at the Wright-Dobie 
school. Has a strained relationship with her family and colleagues due 
to fear of losing everything.

Karen Wright- The other founder of the school. Excited at prospects for 
the future and looking to have it all.

Mary Tilford- Spoiled granddaughter of Amelia Tilford. Supremely unhappy 
when she does not get her way and will do anything to those she feels 
have wronged her.

Amelia Tilford- Major supporter of the school and grandmother of Mary. 
Wealthy, self-assured, and always looking to "do the right thing."

Agatha- Amelia's maid. Busy and has no time to Mary's shenanigans.

Peggy Rogers- Mary's roomate. Doesn't trust Mary, but wants to impress her.

Evelyn Munn- Mary's other roomate. Is easily bullied by Mary into following.

Helen Burton- a stickler for the rules and another student at the school.

Lois Fisher- a student at the school, generally amiable and easily lead.

Rosalie Wells- a student at the school. Trusted by the teachers but with 
a secret.

Catherine]
Janet ] additional students at the school
Leslie ]

*MEN*
Joseph Cardin- Karen's fiance and Mary's cousin. Gentle but firm, but 
not without his failings.

Grocery Boy- a gawking and insensitive youth.

-- 
Eric S. Kildow
Assistant Professor of Theatre & Dance
Kent State University at Trumbull
Lincoln Center Lab '12
Warren, OH

"Facts are facts and will not change on account of your desires."
--Jawaharlal Nehru

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