[Capdist-auditions] For immediate release. Auditions at the Ghent Playhouse for The Father

[Linda Murawski]

GHENT PLAYHOUSE TO HOLD AUDITIONS FOR

REGIONAL PREMIERE OF FLORIAN ZELLER’S “THE FATHER”





The Ghent Playhouse announces open auditions for THE FATHER – Written by
Florian Zeller, translated by Christopher Hampton and directed by Brian
Wagner.



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Sunday, August 12, 2018  – 7:30 pm  and Monday, August 13, 2018 – 7:30 pm

Possible callbacks on Thursday, August 16, 2018 – 7:30 pm



6 Town Hall Place (off Route 66) in Ghent, NY





SYNOPSIS:  Set in a Paris flat in present day, this is a story of an
elderly man’s descent into dementia and the efforts of his daughter to
balance her love for her father and the need to care for him, with the
demands of her own life and relationship with her husband.  Laced with
humor, The Father works almost like a thriller as we see things through the
confused eyes of Andre, as he struggles to make sense of a progressively
befuddling world and the complete strangers who enter his flat.





CHARACTERS:



Andre – THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST THROUGH EARLIER AUDITIONS.



Anne – 45-55 yo - Andre’s daughter and caretaker.  Married to Pierre.  Fatigued
but concerned, responsible, controlled, heartsick.



Pierre – 45-60 yo – Anne’s husband.  Cool, annoyed, menacing, impatient,
resentful, unsympathetic.



Laura – 25-30 yo – Andre’s nurse, hired by his daughter Anne.  Young,
pretty, cheerful, patient, caring, and compassionate, but a bit patronizing
at times.



Man – 40-50 yo – Cool, calm and collected stranger/husband.  Mysterious,
menacing and suspicious.



Woman – 40-50 yo – Stranger/daughter/caretaker.  Worried, compassionate,
practical.





NOTE:  If you are younger than the ranges listed, but feel that you can
portray older than you are, please don’t hesitate to audition.  Please be
prompt for auditions and ready with your list of conflicts.  Auditioners will
be asked to read sides from the script.



Performance dates are October 5-7, 12-14, 19-21, 2018 with a preview on
October 4.  Friday and Saturday performances are at 8:00 pm; Sunday
performances are at 2:00 pm.



If you have any questions or are not able to make the initial audition
dates, please contact the director, Brian Wagner by email at briandwagner65@
gmail.com
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