Studio Auditions

Title: Vigils

Author: Noah Haidle

Director: Olivia Trevino

Run: June 15 – July 13, 2013

Fridays & Saturdays 8pm, Sundays at 2pm. Thursday and Sunday night shows available for private parties.

Audition Dates

Open Call

Dates: April 22^nd and 23^rd

Times: 7-9pm

Location: Long Beach Playhouse

This is an Equity Waiver production. Union members, as well as non-Union members are welcome.

Callbacks

Date: April 24^th

Time: 7-10pm

Rehearsals

First read through: Saturday, April 27th
Rehearsals Begin: Monday, April 29th
M-Th (6-10pm) or (7-11pm).
And a Saturday or Sunday afternoon or evening. Specific time will depend on cast availability.

Date and Time:

Location: Long Beach Playhouse

Audition Requirements

Bring headshot and resume.

Prepare a one-minute monologue of the genre.

*It is highly suggested that you read the script before auditioning. For a pdf copy, send an email to oliviadirector@gmail.com.

Synopsis:

Two years ago the Widow’s husband, a fireman, died in a burning building trying to save a baby. Instead of grieving, she keeps his Soul in a box in her bedroom and takes it out for conversation and the occasional hug. She and the Wooer, a friend of her husband, go on a date—one that he has been looking forward to for years. While they are out, the Soul and the Body play out moments from their life with the Widow, and their death. Finally, the Widow decides to let her husband go; she puts the body in the ground where it belongs and watches the Soul ascend to heaven. Instead of accepting new love from the Wooer, she walks into a field of marigolds, the flowers that have come to symbolize both her husband’s love and his imperfection.

Casting the following roles:

WIDOW- (F 25 – 40) A widow. Became pregnant senior year, which led to her marriage. Miscarried and was unable to conceive despite a deep desire to be a mother. Unable to let her husbands spirit go, although she knows it is time. Isn’t quite comfortable with the idea of dating yet and gets very nervous about it. No good at small talk, so she practices with the soul prior to her date. Genuinely likes the Wooer, and is surprised by how comfortable she feels around him right away.

SOUL- (M 25 – 40) Loves his wife. His two deepest desire are for his wife to move on and find happiness without him and to have her release his soul so he can pass into the afterlife. Fears eternal judgment for his deeds on earth.

WOOER- (M 20 – 30) A youngish suitor. Strapping. A firefighter who was a friendly acquaintance of the widow’s husband when he was alive. A down to earth working man who describes himself as “not the fanciest guy” but makes an effort to make the widow feel special by buying her roses and making reservations at a fancy restaurant. Loves the widow. He is patient, understanding and genuine. He wants to help her move on.

CHILD- (M or F 8 – 13) An imaginary child, either a boy or a girl.