Director Kate Fishman is seeking additional actors for The Cherry Orchard, for which rehearsals have begun. Fishman is looking for two male actors in their twenties and one male actor in his thirties or older.
The Cherry Orchardby Anton Chekhov, is a drama (dramedy) that examines and illustrates the prevailing class structure of Chekhov’s Russia. Ranevskaya struggles to deal with the realities of losing her family estate, her daughters Anya and Varya choose their own ways to deal with the big changes ahead of them. Meanwhile their neighbor, Lopakhin, tries to solve everyone’s problems with new money and new ideas.
Auditions will consist of a cold reading from the script, which can be accessed on www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7986 .
No prior acting experience is necessary; both accomplished and aspiring actors are encouraged to audition. Participants can expect 2-3 rehearsals a week during February and early March. Rehearsal scheduling is flexible, and the director takes actors’ needs into consideration.
Director Kate Fishman states, “I’m also looking for volunteers for stage manager, set builders, and other tech help, so please contact the Marion Art Center if you’d like to be part of this production. We’d love to hear from you!”
For more information, email mactheater1957@gmail.com. You will also find information by visiting our website www.marionartcenter.org.
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