WHAT: Auditions for Agnes of God
By John Pielmeier
WHERE: Fountain Hills Theater
11445 N Saguaro Blvd., Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
www.fhtaz.org
WHEN: Sunday, Sept 8 @ 6pm and Tuesday, Sept. 10 @ 7pm
Callbacks (If required) Wednesday, Sept 11 @ 7:00pm.
HOW: Audition sign up 480-837-9661 X 3 or www.fhtaz.com/auditions
Fountain Hills Theater announces auditions for the drama Agnes of God.
Summoned to a convent, Dr. Martha Livingstone, a court-appointed psychiatrist, is charged with assessing the sanity of a novice accused of murdering her newborn. Miriam Ruth, the Mother Superior, determinedly keeps young Agnes from the doctor, further arousing Livingstone’s suspicions. Who killed the infant, and who fathered the tiny victim? Livingstone’s questions force all three women to re-examine the meaning of faith and the power of love, leading to a dramatic, compelling climax. A hit on Broadway and later on film.
Agnes of God is produced by Meghan Ramos and directed by Wanda McHatton.
Agnes of God will play Oct. 18-Nov. 3, 2019. (Possible extension to Nov. 10.)
Auditions will be held Sunday, Sept 8 @ 6pm and Tuesday, Sept. 10 @ 7pm. Callbacks (If required) Wednesday, Sept 11 @ 7:00pm.Auditioners are asked to be prepared to read cold from the script. Please note that the script contains adult material. Agnes of God contains occasionally graphic dialogue.
Casting for:
Mother Miriam Ruth — Actor able to play 40-60 yrs. old. Devout. Became a nun after having a family. Wants to keep peace and (possibly) save face for the religious order. Sincerely has Agnes’ best interests in mind as she tries to protect her from jail or the asylum. Strong, authoritarian presence.
Dr. Martha Livingstone — Psychiatrist, (Actor able to play 40-60 yrs. old) She’s seen it all. While she has a tough exterior, she struggles with personal demons. Still, she is quite compassionate. A chain smoker.
Agnes — (Appears young casting 18+.) Novice who denies giving birth. Innocent. Sings like an angel. She was abused by her mother and is forced to face this reality at the show’s climax.
Agnes of God
is presented through Special Arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.
ABOUT FOUNTAIN HILLS THEATER
Fountain Hills Theater presents 3 regularly scheduled seasons of productions in their two theaters. The Theater’s year-round offering includes Mainstage, Mainstage Too!, and Youth productions. Additionally, special events, community outreach, and educational arts programming for our youth is also offered. The Mainstage (often called the “big”) theater seats 130 and is devoted to medium and large-scale popular musicals and plays including the best of Broadway and Off-Broadway. No seat is more than 35 feet from the stage. The Youth/Mainstage Too! (also called the “little” theater) is a smaller, more intimate 90-seat, thrust style auditorium that offers thought-provoking, inspiring and sometimes challenging productions including Broadway musicals, original plays, musicals, and art works. Most of the youth productions are performed in the more intimate, smaller theater. Both stages often run productions concurrently. Special events are offered throughout the season on both stages as well as in community centers. The Theater has been in operation as a professionally-directed community theater for over 30 years. The Mission of Fountain Hills Theater is “to engage, inspire and entertain diverse audiences, train and support our youth, and celebrate the essential power of the performing arts.” Fountain Hills Theater is a 501(c)(3) organization. All gifts are tax deductible. The Theater is 100% funded by ticket sales and donations. Volunteer opportunities are available. Fountain Hills Theater is located at 11445 N. Saguaro Blvd., Fountain Hills, AZ 85268. Phone: 480.837.9661. Fax: 480.837.5972. The Box Office is open Tues.-Fri., 12pm-5pm and Sat. 10am-5pm (closed Sun. and Mon.). The website is fhtaz.org.
