Auditions at Old Academy Players: Agnes of God by John Pielmeier
Audition Date: Saturday, August 6, 2022, 9:30am – 4pm
Club Room, second floor of Old Academy Players’ Theater, 3540 Indian Queen Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19129
Director is seeking 3 female actors ranging in age from 21-65. This is a non-union, non-paying production for a historic volunteer-based community theater. Casting is open for all 3 roles and performers of all backgrounds are encouraged to audition.
Please email RobRosielloJr@gmail.com to set up an appointment to audition. Please put AGNES AUDITION in email subject line. Attach a current resume and headshot.
It is requested that each person auditioning prepare a 1 - 2-minute dramatic monologue from the 20th or 21st Centuries. We do ask that the monologue NOT be from Agnes of God…
Scene and/or monologue sides from the show will be emailed once an audition time slot has been set up. Printed copies of the sides will also be available at the time of audition.
It is requested that monologues be memorized if possible. Sides from the play do not require memorization but please do read through prior to the audition, if possible.
When requesting an audition time, please indicate which role or roles you would be interested in pursuing based on the character descriptions posted in this notice.
Walk-ins the day of the audition are welcome but please know that scheduled auditions will be given priority and walk-ins will be seen as time permits…
PERFORMNCE DATES:
Wednesday, November 2 at 7pm: a special closed preview for OAP Members
Friday, November 4 at 8pm
Saturday, November 5 at 8pm
Friday, November 11 at 8pm
Saturday, November 12 at 8pm
Sunday, November 13 at 2pm
Friday, November 18 at 8pm
Saturday, November 19 at 8pm
Sunday, November 20 at 2pm
Currently no theater parties booked.
SYNOPSIS:
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.
ROLES:
Dr. Martha Livingstone: A court appointed psychiatrist called to investigate the potential crime committed at a cloistered convent involving a young nun. She struggles to maintain a professional composure while balancing her personal history and questions of faith; 35+
Mother Miriam Ruth: The head of the convent where Sister Agnes resides and where the potential crime was committed. A formidable woman anchored in her faith and protective of her flock; 50+
Sister Agnes: a seemingly innocent young woman who has had no exposure to anything of the outside world and whose faith could be viewed as either saintly or criminal. The center of the investigation by Dr. Livingston; early 20s
Contact: Rob Rosiello, Director; RobRosielloJr@gmail.com
