Thursday, January 10, 2013

AUDITIONS! The Amish Project

The Amish Project is a fictional exploration of the Nickel Mines schoolhouse shooting in an Amish community, and the path of forgiveness and compassion forged in its wake. Originally a solo show, The Amish Project has now been adapted for an ensemble. "extraordinary... remarkable...compelling" (The New York Times)

For more information visit: http://www.amishproject.com/



All teenagers welcome! (13-19)

Held Jan. 11 at Theatre 810,  from 3pm to 7pm.
Cold readings will be made available.

CAST OF CHARACTERS: (3 MALES/ 4 FEMALES)
ANNA - Amish girl, age 14. Victim of the shooting.
CAROL STUCKEY - Widow of the gunman, age 31. English/non-Amish.
VELDA - Amish girl, age 6. Sister of Anna. Victim of the shooting.
BILL NORTH - English/non-Amish man, 50s. Scholar and professor on Amish culture, as well as friend and spokesman to several Amish families affected by the shooting.
AMERICA - Hispanic girl, age 16. Pregnant. Works in the local grocery store.
EDDIE STUCKEY - The gunman of schoolhouse shooting, age 33. English/non-Amish. Killed himself at the end of the schoolhouse attack.
SHERRY LOCAL - English, age 53. Resident of Nickel Mines, PA.

Additional/Optional Speaking Roles:
Fireman in the firehouse scene with Bill North
Aaron the Amish father
Amish Mother (Aaron’s wife)
Amish Son (Aaron’s son)
Reporters (anywhere from one to three works well)
Sherry Local’s husband Ray
America’s Mother

**positions in lighting/set/costume/crew also being offered**

Performance dates:
April 5-7; 12-14

For more information contact
Monique LeBlanc
1-337-552-7708
mmleblanc323@gmail.com

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