Wyoming Arts Council

Riot Act, Inc., holds "Mauritius" auditions March 5 & 10


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From Riot Act, Inc., in Jackson:

Auditions for Mauritius by Theresa Rebeck will be held Thurs. March 5 from 7:30-9 p.m. & Tues. March 10 from 7:30-9 p.m. at Dancers’ Workshop in the Center for the Arts in Jackson.

Join us for Auditions! Everyone welcome!

Rehearsals will begin shortly after casting is complete in March and performances will run April 30-May 2 and May 7-9, 2015. Macey Mott will direct with Heather Best assistant directing.

Play description:
As two half-sisters deal with the aftermath of their mother’s death, they rediscover their grandfather’s book of rare stamps. One wants to sell for a windfall and the other wants to save the book for sentimental reasons. Enter 3 sleazy collectors who try to snake the book from the sisters. Filled with twists and turns of deceit, this comedic/drama will be sure to please.

Characters:
Jackie – 20s-30s – Mary’s younger half-sister, she could use some money and looks to possibly sell her grandfather’s stamps.

Mary – 30s-40s – Jackie’s older half-sister, she would like to hold onto the stamps for sentimental reasons.

Philip – 40s-70s – Shop owner who Jackie approaches about getting the stamps appraised.

Dennis – late 20s-60s – Hangs around Philip’s shop and is looking to score something big.

Sterling – 40s-80s – Sterling is the “money” He is a wealthy collector looking for his next rare find.

Please bring to auditions your schedule of conflicts including work schedule. **We are willing to work around Spring Break travel plans.** If you would like to schedule an audition time, please contact Riot Act, Inc. to do so. Otherwise please just come anytime during the audition times. If you are not able to make auditions but still would like to audition, please contact us to set up another time. If you have a head shot and resume and/or a prepared monologue, please bring them. If not, we will have audition forms and cold readings for you. If you would like to read the script before auditions, please let us know.

For more information, contact riotactinc@earthlink.net


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