[NEohioPAL] this week AUDITIONS for "These Shining Lives" on Tues., Dec. 7 and Wed., Dec. 8 at 7:00 pm at Clague Playhouse

[Clague Playhouse]

*AUDITIONS*
*These Shining Lives*
by Melanie Marnich
Directed by Anne McEvoy
*Tues., December 7 and Wed., December 8 at 7:00 pm at Clague Playhouse*

*Show Dates: * March 11 - April 3, 2022  Performances on Thursday, Friday
and Saturday at 8pm, Sunday at 2pm
*Story:*  *These Shining Lives* chronicles the strength and determination
of women considered expendable in their day, exploring their true story and
its continued resonance. Catherine and her friends are dying, it’s true;
but theirs is a story of survival in its most transcendent sense, as they
refuse to allow the company that stole their health to kill their
spirits—or endanger the lives of those who come after them.

*Cast: * 4 Women, 2 Men   Age ranging from mid 20’s to early 30’s.  Mr.
Reed can be a bit older.
All characters with the exception of Catherine play multiple roles in this
poignant retelling of the historic events surrounding the young woman who
worked in the clock factories in the early 20th century. Even as their
health was being tragically compromised by unsafe work conditions, these
women found the courage to stand up and fight back.
*Catherine Donohue* – The newest employee at Radium Dial, Catherine is
conscientious, friendly, hard-working, and hopeful. Devoted to her husband
and her young twins, she is determined to improve the financial security of
her family.
*Charlotte* – (also plays Reporter 1) Charlotte comes with a big
personality and holds nothing back when it comes to her opinions and biting
wit.  She’s competitive and outspoken, and makes it her business to know
everyone’s story.
*Frances* – (also plays Reporter 2, Official) Straightforward, honest, and
friendly, with a gift for sarcasm, Frances is one of the more experienced
workers at the factory, and does her best to keep Charlotte in line.  She
proves herself to be a loyal, supportive friend.
*Pearl* – (also plays Daughter, Judge 2) A giggler and teller of
jokes…which often fall flat…Pearl is well-intended. While perhaps a bit
more naïve and timid than her co-workers, she comes through in her own way.
*Tom Donohue* – (also plays Dr Rowntree, Dr. Dalitsch) Tom clearly adores
his wife, Catherine, and is a good father to the twins. Hard-working and
charming, he has his misgivings about his wife taking on a fulltime job,
especially at a time when a man was expected to be the sole breadwinner for
his family.
*Mr. Reed* – (also plays Radio Announcer, Company Doctor, Son, Judge 1,
Leonard Grossman) The manager of the women at the clock factory, Mr. Reed
is exacting and demanding. While not without a sense of humor, he makes it
clear that he’s more interested in profit and production than people.

Additional information can be found on our Audition Page
<https://clagueplayhouse.org/index.php/auditions/>.  Please bring a resume
and headshot, if available. If you don't have a headshot, Clague will take
one at auditions. Please complete our online Audition Form
<http://clagueplayhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/ClagueAuditionForm18-1.pdf>.
  When completed, please print and bring with you to the audition.

Open auditions will be cold readings from the script.  For the safety of
all involved, those wishing to audition must be fully vaccinated against
COVID-19.  No appointment is necessary.  Auditions will be held at Clague
Playhouse.

Clague Playhouse is located at 1371 Clague Road, Westlake, Ohio 44145.

*Our productions are subject to change due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Please rest assured that every possible action and precaution will be taken
to ensure that our staff, performers, and audience members will be as safe
as possible.  Seating may be limited and masks are strongly recommended.*


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Clague Playhouse, Inc.

1371 Clague Road

Westlake, OH 44145

info at clagueplayhouse.org

440-331-0403

www.clagueplayhouse.org

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