[Capdist-auditions] Auditions for Mrs. Packard . Call from Harbinger Theatre

[maureen aumand]

Harbinger Theatre is casting for an ensemble of 15 actors for a production
of Mrs. Packard by Emily Mann, directed by Chris Foster.
Illinois, 1861: Without proof of insanity, Elizabeth Packard is committed
by her husband to an asylum. Based on historical events, Emily Mann’s play
tells of one woman’s struggle to right a system gone wrong.

*Performances December 6-16 at Albany Barn.Rehearsals begin Oct. 23rd.*
To spare actors from a lengthy audition process these auditions will be
conducted by appointment. Please use this form to request audition time.
https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSeE.../viewform...
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeE_vIAwX2T0brZ1qHHqHQWBuQGfluXkjS7E48gLdA2EWc2AA/viewform?usp=sharing&fbclid=IwAR2EMBYWwBbXs0tn820aopTBt7P0s8dRbhlDoSK4pc88XiFlQ3Fz5f8aIlY>
or email the director, Chris Foster at 2cfoster2 at gmail.com
Roles Available:
Elizabeth Packard (30s-50s): The protagonist of the play. An educated
preacher’s wife who is an independent thinker.
Rev. Theophilus Packard (40s-60s): The antagonist of the play. A
straight-laced, and unpopular, Christian preacher who believes that the man
is king of the castle and that women should be subservient and obedient to
men.
Dr. Andrew McFarland (40s-50s): A psychiatrist and head of the Jacksonville
Home for the Insane. More than a hint of attraction with our protagonist.
Mrs. Bonner (30s-60s): A supervisor for the 7th Ward. A suck-up to Dr.
McFarland and a terror to the women on her floor.
Mrs. Tenney/8th ward patient: A supervisor on the 8th Ward (the ward with
the severest mental illness). A gentle soul who genuinely wants to help the
women in her ward. She becomes an ally to Mrs. Packard.
Mrs. Chapman: A patient in the 7th Ward who befriends Mrs. Packard and who
is able to remain strong despite Bonner’s attacks.
Mrs. Stockton: A patient in the 7th Ward who is friends with Mrs. Chapman
and Mrs. Packard. Mrs. Stockton is severely harmed by Mrs. Bonner.
Most of the rest of the cast doubles/triples or more
Judge/Attendant/Mr. Dole/Dr. Duncanson/Trustee
Clerk, 8th ward patient/Libby
Mrs Smith/7th ward patient/8th ward patient/ Mrs. Blessing
Mr. Blessing/Mr. Haslett/Dr. Knott
Mrs Dole/8th ward patient
Violent lady in the 8th ward
Mr. Moore/attendant/Mr. Labrie/trustee/jury foreman
Dr. Brown/Mr. Blackman
Setting is Illinois, 1861-1864
A courtroom and the Jacksonville Home for the Insane
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