- CROSSING THE VEIL
an original new play by R. T. Bowersox
On the day of his funeral viewing, a recently-deceased man’s spirit finds itself in the room with his wife, son, and daughter as each comes to say their goodbyes. Though they cannot see or hear him, he has no trouble doing either with them. But what he learns from them is not at all what he remembers of his life. CROSSING THE VEIL is an intriguing blend of dialogue within monologue, as each character is faced with the triumphs and shortcomings in each of their lives.
- This is a new, previously-unproduced work from playwright/screenwriter R. T. Bowersox. Mr. Bowersox has had five of his plays produced professionally in the past ten years, one internationally, and has optioned three scripts to Hollywood – one due out this summer from Lionsgate, starring Morgan Freeman and Cole Hauser.
- PRODUCTION DATES: Rehearsals through October; Performances November 3-20 (with 3 dates Matinee and Evening performances)
- Professionally-Paid (rehearsal and performance), Non-Equity
- Casting is more traditional, though there is some flexibility on gender and ethnicity for certain roles.
- 4 Men, 2 Women (as written, though flexible on certain roles)
MARTIN HOPEWELL, male; late 50’s or so; the spirit of the deceased; he’s initially perplexed at his situation, though upon seeing his family, his confusion turns to hope, but the more he learns, the more regret begins to replace the hope.
MAGGIE HOPEWELL, female; late 40’s or so; Martin’s wife; she still carries the regret and disappointment of her divorce from Martin 8 years ago, though there’s still some feeling left for him in there somewhere
LISA HOPEWELL, female; should be able to play13-16; Martin’s daughter; moody and ill-tempered, but that may just be her way of covering the pain she carries
BEN HOPEWELL, male; late 20’s; Martin’s son; seemingly well-adjusted and calm, but his father’s death is bringing about a realization within his own life
FATHER OWEN LARSEN, male; 60’s; a Catholic priest; long-time clergyman to the Hopewell family; always trying to even out the bumps; a wry sense of humor
CONRAD RUSTIN, male; 40’s to 60’s; Director of the Rustin Funeral Home; stiff, proper, a man of few words
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| Created Date | August 26, 2022 | |
| Expiration Date | September 25, 2022 | |
| Posted by | Administrator | |
| Country | United States | |
| State | Pennsylvania | |
| City | Philadelphia | |
| Location | Philadelphia | |
| Project Title | AUDITIONS for "Crossing the Veil", a new full-length play | |
