<div dir="ltr"><div><div class="gmail-gE gmail-iv gmail-gt" style="font-size:0.875rem;padding:20px 0px 0px;font-family:"Google Sans",Roboto,RobotoDraft,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif"><br class="gmail-Apple-interchange-newline"><table cellpadding="0" class="gmail-cf gmail-gJ" style="border-collapse:collapse;margin-top:0px;width:auto;font-size:0.875rem;display:block"><tbody style="display:block"><tr class="gmail-acZ" style="height:auto;display:flex"><td class="gmail-gF gmail-gK" style="padding:0px;vertical-align:top;width:978.075px;line-height:20px;display:block;max-height:20px"><table cellpadding="0" class="gmail-cf gmail-ix" style="border-collapse:collapse;table-layout:fixed;width:978.075px"><tbody><tr><td class="gmail-c2" style="display:flex"><h3 class="gmail-iw gmail-gFxsud" style="overflow:hidden;font-size:0.75rem;font-weight:inherit;margin:inherit;text-overflow:ellipsis;color:rgb(95,99,104);line-height:20px"><span class="gmail-qu gmail-yKyxu" role="gridcell" tabindex="-1" style="font-variant-ligatures:no-contextual;font-feature-settings:"liga" 0"><span name="Workshop Players" class="gmail-gD" style="color:rgb(31,31,31);font-size:0.875rem;font-weight:bold;display:inline;vertical-align:top;line-height:20px"><span style="vertical-align:top">Workshop Players</span></span> <span class="gmail-cfXrwd"></span><span class="gmail-go" style="vertical-align:top;color:rgb(94,94,94)"><span aria-hidden="true"><</span><a href="mailto:wspamherst@gmail.com">wspamherst@gmail.com</a><span aria-hidden="true">></span></span></span></h3><h3 class="gmail-iw gmail-rapwed" style="overflow:hidden;font-size:0.75rem;font-weight:inherit;margin:inherit;text-overflow:ellipsis;color:rgb(95,99,104);line-height:20px"></h3></td></tr></tbody></table></td><td class="gmail-gH gmail-VYc0jb" style="text-align:right;vertical-align:top;max-height:20px;display:flex"><div class="gmail-gK" style="padding:0px;display:flex"><span class="gmail-g3" title="Apr 3, 2026, 7:52 PM" alt="Apr 3, 2026, 7:52 PM" role="gridcell" tabindex="-1" id="gmail-avWBGd-8" style="vertical-align:top;margin:0px;font-size:0.75rem;color:rgb(94,94,94);display:block;line-height:20px"><span id="gmail-avWBGd-9">Fri, Apr 3, 7:52 PM (7 days ago)</span></span><div class="gmail-jvIjkd" id="gmail-avWBGd-10" style="line-height:0;height:20px;margin-left:10px;padding:10px;text-align:center;width:20px"><div tabindex="0" role="checkbox" aria-checked="false" aria-label="Not starred" class="gmail-zd gmail-SKW8Ab" id="gmail-avWBGd-11" style="display:inline-block;height:20px;outline:0px"><span class="gmail-T-KT" id="gmail-avWBGd-12" style="display:inline-flex;height:20px;width:20px;padding:0px;margin:0px;border:none;outline:none"></span></div></div></div></td><td class="gmail-gH" style="text-align:right;vertical-align:top;display:flex"></td><td class="gmail-gH gmail-acX gmail-bAm gmail-VN9Psd" rowspan="2" style="text-align:right;vertical-align:top;display:inline-flex;max-height:20px"><div class="gmail-X92YGb" id="gmail-avWBGd-13"><button class="gmail-pYTkkf-JX-I gmail-pYTkkf-JX-I-ql-ay5-ays gmail-R1Zuwf" id="elptr_1" aria-label="Add reaction" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;border-width:initial;border-style:none;border-color:initial;display:inline-flex;line-height:inherit;outline:none;color:rgb(68,68,68)"></button></div><button class="gmail-pYTkkf-JX-I gmail-pYTkkf-JX-I-ql-ay5-ays gmail-DILLkc" id="elptr_2" aria-label="Reply" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;border-width:initial;border-style:none;border-color:initial;display:inline-flex;line-height:inherit;outline:none;color:rgb(68,68,68)"></button><div id="elptr_3" class="gmail-tB5Jxf-M-X-ql-Jf" aria-labelledby="qhu9y" style="overflow:visible"><div><button class="gmail-pYTkkf-JX-I gmail-pYTkkf-JX-I-ql-ay5-ays gmail-Wsq5Cf" aria-label="More message options" id="gmail-qhu9y" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;border-width:initial;border-style:none;border-color:initial;display:inline-flex;line-height:inherit;outline:none;color:rgb(68,71,70)"></button></div><div></div></div></td></tr><tr class="gmail-acZ gmail-xD" style="height:auto;display:flex"><td colspan="3"><table cellpadding="0" class="gmail-cf gmail-adz" style="border-collapse:collapse;table-layout:fixed;width:1304px"><tbody><tr><td class="gmail-ady" style="overflow:visible;text-overflow:ellipsis;display:flex;line-height:20px"><div class="gmail-iw gmail-ajw" style="overflow:hidden;max-width:92%;display:inline-block"><span class="gmail-hb" style="vertical-align:top;color:rgb(94,94,94);font-size:0.75rem;line-height:20px">to bcc: <span name="WBWC" class="gmail-g2" style="vertical-align:top">WBWC</span>, bcc: <span name="WOB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;line-height:inherit;margin:0px 0px 10px;box-sizing:border-box;color:inherit;font-family:Arial,"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,sans-serif;padding:0px"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-size:16px"><b style="box-sizing:border-box">George Schnieder </b>(suggested age 40’s, but age is flexible)</span></p><p style="font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit;margin:0px 0px 10px;box-sizing:border-box;color:inherit;font-family:Arial,"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,sans-serif;padding:0px"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-size:16px">Attractive and intelligent. A recently widowed writer who struggles with the devastating loss of his wife, Barbara, is introduced to Jennie Malone by his brother Leo and is encouraged to start dating again. George is deeply affected by his grief and the memories of his deceased wife, which complicates his new relationship with Jennie.</span></p><p style="font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit;margin:0px 0px 10px;box-sizing:border-box;color:inherit;font-family:Arial,"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,sans-serif;padding:0px"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-size:16px"><b style="box-sizing:border-box">Jennie Malone </b>(30’s, but age is flexible)</span></p><p style="font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit;margin:0px 0px 10px;box-sizing:border-box;color:inherit;font-family:Arial,"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,sans-serif;padding:0px"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-size:16px">A soap opera actress who is just divorced and is encouraged to meet George by her best friend, Faye, with help from George’s brother Leo. Jennie is someone who has been in therapy to understand what went wrong in her marriage. She is certain she is not ready to start dating again. She has a sense of humor and a kind heart.</span></p><p style="font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit;margin:0px 0px 10px;box-sizing:border-box;color:inherit;font-family:Arial,"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,sans-serif;padding:0px"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-size:16px"> <b style="box-sizing:border-box">Leo Schneider </b>(40’s, but age is flexible)</span></p><p style="font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit;margin:0px 0px 10px;box-sizing:border-box;color:inherit;font-family:Arial,"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,sans-serif;padding:0px"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-size:16px">George’s younger brother who cares deeply about his brother. He is supportive but is also aware of the challenges George faces in moving on from the death of his wife. Leo adds a layer of humor and insight as he navigates the complexities of his brother’s grief and his own struggles with marriage and infidelity.</span></p><p style="font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit;margin:0px 0px 10px;box-sizing:border-box;color:inherit;font-family:Arial,"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,sans-serif;padding:0px"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-size:16px"><b style="box-sizing:border-box">Faye Medwick </b>(30’s, but age is flexible)</span></p><p style="font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit;margin:0px 0px 10px;box-sizing:border-box;color:inherit;font-family:Arial,"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,sans-serif;padding:0px"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-size:16px">Jennie’s best friend who is dealing with Jennie’s divorce and Faye’s own disappointment with her husband and their marriage. Faye is neurotic and anxious which emphasizes the emotional turmoil which can come from longing for a perfect love that always seems to happen to other people.</span></p><p style="font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit;margin:0px 0px 10px;box-sizing:border-box;color:inherit;font-family:Arial,"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,sans-serif;padding:0px"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-size:16px">The characters in <i style="box-sizing:border-box">Chapter Two </i>are individuals but also symbols of the human experience of love and loss. They each show us how our thoughts and fears affect our own happiness and how our self-talk determines what we see our lives to be. Their interactions provide a rich tapestry of emotion and insight into being human. The listed ages of the characters are flexible.</span></p></div><div style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small"><br></div><div style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small"><span style="font-family:"Open Sans","Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Roboto,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px">Auditions will be held at Workshop Players Theatre, 44820 Middle Ridge Road, Amherst, OH </span></div><div style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small"><span style="font-family:"Open Sans","Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Roboto,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px">7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, April 13 and 14</span></div><div style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small"><span style="font-family:"Open Sans","Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Roboto,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px"><br></span></div><div style=""><font face="Open Sans, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16px">Production dates are May 28 - June 7</span></font></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><span class="gmail_signature_prefix">-- </span><br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">Workshop Players Theatre</span><br style="font-family:georgia,serif"><div><font style="font-family:georgia,serif">44820 Middle Ridge Road</font></div><div><font style="font-family:georgia,serif">P.O. Box 1193, Amherst, OH 44001</font></div><font style="font-family:georgia,serif">Box Office: 440-634-0472</font><font style="font-weight:700"> <br>Find us on Facebook, YouTube and Instagram!</font><br></div></div></div>