*Playwrights Local* *(http://playwrightslocal.org/ <http://playwrightslocal.org/>)* *Seeks multiple cast members* *For a staged reading on Tuesday, October 9* *Why the World Would End Without Pomegranates* A new play by Morgan E. Elswick Directed by Tim Tavcar Synopsis *Why the World Would End Without Pomegranates* is a modern adaptation of the Greek Persephone myth, except in this version, Persephone is given much more autonomy. Instead of focusing on her “kidnapping” and relationship with Hades, this version closely follows the connection between Persephone and her mother, Demeter. The setting should be modern-day, with scenes taking place in the Underworld, on a mountain, and in a town. Cast *Persephone*: Goddess of Spring (female; early 20s) *Demeter*: Goddess of the Harvest (female; 40s-50s) *Hades*: King of the Underworld; God of the Dead (male; 40s-50s) *Zeus*: King of the Gods; God of Thunder and Lightning (male; 50s+) *Hecate*: Goddess of Crossroads and Necromancy (female; 40s+) *Helios*: The Sun (male; 20s-30s) There will be 1-2 rehearsals in Cleveland. The reading will be on *Tuesday, October 9* at 7:00pm at the Creative Space at Waterloo Arts, 397 East 156th Street, Cleveland. This is an unpaid reading, but a great chance to be a part of a new play! Reply with a cover email and headshot/resume t*o director **Tim Tavcar at: timtavcar@ymail.com <timtavcar@ymail.com> * ABOUT THE COMPANY Playwrights Local is a theater company based in Cleveland. Billed as a playwrights’ center, the organization’s goal is to provide a home for dramatic writing in Northeast Ohio. They offer classes and workshops, produce original plays, provide networking opportunities, and engage the community through outreach projects. Tax-deductible contributions to this 501(c)(3) group can be made at http://playwrightslocal.org/donate/.