Auditions are at Limelight Theatre for ‘Crimes of the Heart’ (by Beth Henley | directed by David Buchman) on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 11:00am.
About the Play
Beth Henley won the Pulitzer Prize in 1981 for her story about three sisters who reunite in Hazelhurst, Mississippi, to deal with a quite pressing criminal issue.
The three MaGrath sisters are back together in their hometown of Hazelhurst for the first time in a decade. Under the scorching heat of the Mississippi sun, past resentments bubble to the surface and each sister must come to terms with the consequences of her own “crimes of the heart”.
Audition Details
* Bring a headshot and résumé
* Prepare a short serio-comic monologue (1-minute to 1.5 minutes.) * There will also be readings from the script.
Available Roles
* Lenny MaGrath (Lead) – The oldest MaGrath sister, this character is frustrated after years of carrying heavy burdens of responsibility; she loves her sisters but is also jealous of them.
* Meg MaGrath (Lead) – This character is the middle sister who returns to Mississippi from Los Angeles, where her singing career has stalled and where she had a nervous breakdown.
* Babe Magrath (Lead) – The youngest sister, this character has shot her husband, Zackery, a powerful and wealthy lawyer.
* Doc Porter – Meg’s handsome, old flame. Walks with a limp. A family man. A romantic.
* Chick Boyle – The sisters’ first cousin, this character is a very demanding relative, extremely concerned about the community’s opinion of her.
* Barnette Lloyd – This character is Babe’s lawyer, an ambitious, talented attorney, who also seems to have a strong attraction to Babe.
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Performances January 17-February 2, 2025.
