Corners
The Newport Theatre Guild will be holding auditions for its production of Corners written by Laura Dupler, Pam Gosnell, and Paige Mengel.
Auditions will be held at the Cocke County High School Auditorium at 216 Hedrick Drive on Monday, February 6 and Tuesday, February 7 from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. with potential call backs as needed. Those auditioning will read experts from the script; no prepared monologues are required. Auditionees are welcome to join both nights, but it is not mandatory.
Corners will be directed by Heather Dalton, assisted by Carly Williams. Performance dates are June 16-18.
Show synopsis: Within one hilarious 24-hour period, middle aged friends Liz, Helen, and Maggie come to grips with their own personal issues and insecurities. In a day that includes little black dresses, a purse that holds a nation, a vegan funeral, and diner food that kindles romance, the ladies find themselves in side-splitting situations that give them a newfound lease on life and teach them that breaking free of one corner might just help them turn another.
Character descriptions:
MAGGIE: (The Heart) (50s) – Sweet natured. Her friends are her world. Has had great love in her life and lost it. She has trouble believing love will ever find her again and is not sure she wants it to. An innocent spirit.
HELEN: (The Hands) (50s) – Bit of a rebel in her youth. Respects authority but not being bossed around. Has a slight problem with impulse control. Loves her daughter and friends. Loyal to the end; ride or die chick.
LIZ: (The Head) (50s) – The clear thinker of the group. Pragmatic and prepared for anything. Proud but not arrogant.
MARIE: (30s) - The daughter of Helen and her ex-husband. Bright, capable, successful. In some ways a combination of head, heart, and hands.
DR SAM WILSON: (Late 40s to early 60s) – Local doctor. He realizes he is sought after but is not interested in the attention he receives. A widower who develops an interest in Maggie. A good person, through and through.
NATALIA: (30s – 50s) – Helen’s ex-husband’s widow. She has a very bitter relationship with Helen. Was not born in the United States and has a heavy accent from her home country
MARK: (30s) – Liz’s son. More like his mother than he would care to admit. Strong, intelligent. Working hard to loosen the ties of Liz’s controlling apron strings.
TIMMY THE CATERER: Proud of his beliefs and his cooking
JESSICA: Party girl without much experience at it.
ELAINE: Owns a successful landscaping business. Always hustling to build her business. Maybe not always in the right place or at the right time
WAITRESS: A young mom. Tired, overworked and just trying to make ends meet.
ORDERLY: Just trying to do his job and do it well. Flustered and a little afraid of Liz
SUPERVISOR: Capable but happier with the way things have always been. Flirts with Dr. Wilson when she can
MAN IN HOSPITAL: Upset with his situation and the hospital staff
BOB: Local nighttime customer at the diner.
Auditions will be held at the Cocke County High School Auditorium at 216 Hedrick Drive on Monday, February 6 and Tuesday, February 7 from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. with potential call backs as needed. Those auditioning will read experts from the script; no prepared monologues are required. Auditionees are welcome to join both nights, but it is not mandatory.
Corners will be directed by Heather Dalton, assisted by Carly Williams. Performance dates are June 16-18.
Show synopsis: Within one hilarious 24-hour period, middle aged friends Liz, Helen, and Maggie come to grips with their own personal issues and insecurities. In a day that includes little black dresses, a purse that holds a nation, a vegan funeral, and diner food that kindles romance, the ladies find themselves in side-splitting situations that give them a newfound lease on life and teach them that breaking free of one corner might just help them turn another.
Character descriptions:
MAGGIE: (The Heart) (50s) – Sweet natured. Her friends are her world. Has had great love in her life and lost it. She has trouble believing love will ever find her again and is not sure she wants it to. An innocent spirit.
HELEN: (The Hands) (50s) – Bit of a rebel in her youth. Respects authority but not being bossed around. Has a slight problem with impulse control. Loves her daughter and friends. Loyal to the end; ride or die chick.
LIZ: (The Head) (50s) – The clear thinker of the group. Pragmatic and prepared for anything. Proud but not arrogant.
MARIE: (30s) - The daughter of Helen and her ex-husband. Bright, capable, successful. In some ways a combination of head, heart, and hands.
DR SAM WILSON: (Late 40s to early 60s) – Local doctor. He realizes he is sought after but is not interested in the attention he receives. A widower who develops an interest in Maggie. A good person, through and through.
NATALIA: (30s – 50s) – Helen’s ex-husband’s widow. She has a very bitter relationship with Helen. Was not born in the United States and has a heavy accent from her home country
MARK: (30s) – Liz’s son. More like his mother than he would care to admit. Strong, intelligent. Working hard to loosen the ties of Liz’s controlling apron strings.
TIMMY THE CATERER: Proud of his beliefs and his cooking
JESSICA: Party girl without much experience at it.
ELAINE: Owns a successful landscaping business. Always hustling to build her business. Maybe not always in the right place or at the right time
WAITRESS: A young mom. Tired, overworked and just trying to make ends meet.
ORDERLY: Just trying to do his job and do it well. Flustered and a little afraid of Liz
SUPERVISOR: Capable but happier with the way things have always been. Flirts with Dr. Wilson when she can
MAN IN HOSPITAL: Upset with his situation and the hospital staff
BOB: Local nighttime customer at the diner.