Attention all actors: The Darien Library will host auditions Tuesday for its "Weekend One-Acts." Eleven parts are up for grabs in two plays: "The Golden Fleece" and "Waiting for Philip Glass."
A.R. Gurney's "The Golden Fleece" is a modern twist on a Greek myth. The one-act's main characters, Bill and Betty, promise to show the audience the titular item, with Jason and Medea explaining the story. But complications in Jason and Medea's relationship interfere with Bill and Betty's plans. Director Marie Reynolds is looking for actors to play Bill, a male age 30 to 45, and Betty, a woman 25 to 40 years old.
Wendy Wasserstein's "Waiting for Philip Glass" also focuses on characters stalling for time before a famous guest arrives. A socialite named Holden throws a party for composer Philip Glass. But when Glass is delayed, her guests must mingle but get on each other's nerves.
Director Donna Wyant will fill seven speaking parts: Holden, a 35-year-old female, the party's host; Spencer, a 30 to 40 year-old male, Holden's social-climbing friend; Harry, a male guest in his 50s; Laura, a columnist in her 40s and Harry's date; Gerry, a 40- to 50-year-old man who "commands the center of attention;" Rina, Gerry's new wife, age 20 to 30; and Joe, Holden's date, a "burly, outdoorsy" man in his 40s. Wyant is also looking for two attractive actors in their 40s for nonspeaking parts.
Auditions take place in the Library's Community Room from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. The directors ask actors to bring resumes with headshots. Actors should be prepared for flexible night and weekend rehearsals from Aug. 23 until performances Oct. 15 and 17.
Both directors are seeking production and stage assistants. Anyone interested can send resumes to Reynolds at [email protected] and Wyant at [email protected].
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