Auditions for DCP Theatre's production of Sean Grennan's "The Tin Woman", a regional premiere, will be held at the theatre (795 Ridge Rd Telford, PA) December 6 and 7 at 7:30 PM. Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to start time to sign in and fill out paperwork. No appointment needed. Auditions will include cold readings from the script. All roles are non-union and non-paid. Headshot and resume appreciated, but not required.
Potential Callbacks: TBA
"The Tin Woman" performances are February 5, 6, 7*, 12, 13, 14*, 16, 17, 18
Thursday, Friday and Saturday performances at 8 PM. *Sunday matinees at 2 PM.
For more information, please contact Director Ray Thompson:
SUMMARY
A heart transplant recipient and the donor's family travel entwined paths through loss, guilt, memory, and acceptance in the regional premiere of this new play by the author of DCP's 2014 production "Making God Laugh".
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN (2M, 4F)
JOY (Mid 20's to late 30's): a freelance graphic artist. At the outset, JOY has received a life-saving heart transplant but is conflicted about what to do now. Smart, sometimes acerbic, attractive but rudderless with her new lease on life.
HANK (Early 60's): is nearing retirement as head of a small building supplies company. Husband to ALICE and father to SAMMY and the now deceased heart donor, JACK, HANK is pushing forward, trying very hard not to wallow in or even barely
acknowledge his grief and guilt. He can be snappish, abrupt and lately has been drinking more than he ought. He believes he's handling things just fine.
JACK (Late 20's to late 30's): an accountant with aspirations of being a professional photographer. He dresses fashionably, hipster-ish. JACK is dead at the outset but nonetheless appears throughout the show. He's not a ghost exactly, more of a memory that lingers.
ALICE (Early 60's): mother to the deceased JACK and to SAMMY. She's a solid, loving, enduring presence. She knows her husband and is aware of what he's going through. She accepts his scorn until she doesn't anymore. A big heart that is dealing
with its own pain while trying to hold the family together and do the right thing.
SAMMY (20's-30's): a pre-school teacher and JACK'S younger sister. She's somewhat "new age-y" but with an enormous heart. She really wants to help in any way she can. She writes a blog where she might over-share her life with the world to HANK'S
consternation. She can give in too easily to her emotions but of every one, she is the most in touch with them.
NURSE/DARLA (30's-60's): NURSE is very competent if a bit annoying in her approach. She's by the book in all things but, probably because she is so busy, can sometimes condescend. A functionary but a positive person with a small religious streak. DARLA is somewhat flamboyant, artsy, very caring for JOY. A singular soul in habit and dress. She worries about and wants the best for her friend.