“Remember, Maggy?” Auditions

Directed by Dan White

Remember, Maggy? Follows two antithetical sisters in the 40’s and the journey of their complex and often hilarious relationship over the span of five years.

Kate, a widowed housewife and Maggy, a pill-popping/alcoholic actress, battle to stay connected while dealing with the progression of their sharp-tongued Irish mother’s Alzheimer’s; together with a family secret which, if revealed, threatens to destroy their already fragile relationship.

Audition Dates:
October 19th, 2022 – 7pm
October 23rd, 2022 – 1pm

Audition Location:
Fellowship Hall
St. Andrew’s United Church
85 William Street South, Chatham

Show Dates:
February 10 & 11, 2023
This will be a WODL festival entry (adjudications only this year).

Roles (4 females):
Maggy, 40-55 years of age
Kate, 38-53 years of age
Irene, 35-50 years of age
Niam (Neve), 55-70 years of age

For copies of the sides (script excerpts) required for preparation for the audition, or general inquiries, contact the director Dan White at danlwhite62@gmail.com.

Audition Preparation

Monologues:
Kate – I, i page 4
Maggy – I, ix page 67
Must be able to sing – “Tonight You Belong To Me” (Link to song on YouTube)

Scenes:
Maggy and Kate – I, ii pg 5-7, I, ii pg 16-19, I, xi pg 73-77
Kate and Irene – I, v pg 42-45, I, vi pg 54-48, I, x pg 68-70
Irene and Maggy – I, iii pg 24-28
Girls and Neve – I, iv pg 31-40, I, vii pg 58-60

Notes:

  • Maggy and Kate sing the song above. Therefore, everyone auditioning for those parts will be asked to sing it.
  • Memorization is not necessary for any roles at audtions. However, a familiarity with the script will benefit creative efforts in the audition process.
  • While the above scenes are the template that will be used for auditions, the director may select additional scenes, or choose not to run all of the listed scenes – depending on casting options and needs.
  • I understand that auditions can be stressful and not all performers excel at auditions – it will be my goal to spend some time at the beginning of auditions helping everyone to relax and connect so they can “play.”