Casting Call Original Musical Play in three acts. Set from 1966 to 1980. “OPENINGS” by Ann Schlesinger Cohen Contact with your availability for auditioning to: anncohen5@gmail.com Regina Wasserman, a young artist making a name for herself in Manhattan in 1966, finds herself attracted to two men. In this world before "Ms." how does she choose? The repercussions of her decision affect her whole circle of friends as they go out into an ever more complex and violent world. The beauty of a painting and the haunting melody of a song are in stark contrast to the tragic events of the decade that changed the world. "Some things start, while others finish." Openings. *For a Reading at Ensemble Theater, August 2, 2016 7 p.m. * *Principal Roles Age at beginning of play* Regina Wasserman, 26 Abstract Artist, Strong Singing role David Thorn(berg), 28 Love Interest. Professional Folk-Rock Singer, strong singing role. Anthony de Medici, 30 Love interest. Successful entrepreneur, slight Italian accent. Minor singing, baritone Pamela Meyers, 26 Regina’s best friend. Psychologist, wants to heal souls as well as minds. Strong singing role Strong Sidonia Wasserman, early 50’s *(already cast*) Regina’s mother, Strong singing role. Brooklyn accent *Secondary Roles* Aunt Sophie, middle 50’s Regina’s Aunt, Sidonia’s sister. Minor singing. Broooklyn accent. Mrs. Hirsch, late 50’s Gallery Owner, high-brow cultured New York accent. Some singing. Barbara Chote, 24 Willowy model, some singing. *Roles that could be doubled or tripled:* Eric Rundle, 40 A dandy, film critic for a major newspaper. Some singing. Man, 28 Mysterious Stranger, non-singing Boy / Jeremy, 13 Jeremy is Regina’s son, singing role Mrs. Hughes, late 40’s Anthony’s maid, singing role. Carson, late 40’s Anthony’s butler, singing role. Eddie, late 20’s Bartender Woman A Singing role Woman B Singing role Gossip Commentator, late 50’s “Rona Barrett” type, Non-singing role, Brooklyn accent Mime (not in “reading” version of the play) Non-singing role Justice of the Peace Non-singing role Jerry K Disc Jockey, non – singing role Nurse Non-singing role