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act2studioWORKS presents Moving Scenes: Theatre that comes to you

act2studioWORKS is a not-for-profit theatre production and touring company established in 2011

Casting Call

Moving Scenes at act2studioWORKS is continuing to expand its repertoire of touring performances. You are invited to audition for our newest play.

Talking Matters by Marina Engelking and Merrill Swain

Directed by Barbara Hyland

Play Synopsis

Talking Matters tells the story of David and Inga, two lonely, elderly residents in a long-term care home and their spirited caregivers. Inspired by research into the ways that language can be used to enhance memory and cognition in seniors with dementia, the play reveals David and Inga’s struggles with language and their longing for respect and dignity. Long-time head nurse, Bea Palmer, is charged with implementing yet another “new” policy aimed at improving residents’ well-being, a task she accepts half-heartedly in an understaffed and overworked workplace. A young, quirky volunteer, Lizzy gets involved in turning things around with both expected and unexpected results.

AUDITIONS: September 20, 2022. via ZOOM. Applicants please choose either 4-6 pm or 7-9 pm and contact Barbara Hyland at bhtrilogy@gmail.com with your time preference.

ZOOM CALLBACKS: to be determined

REHEARSALS: Commencing late September, twice a week, via ZOOM and in person.

PERFORMANCE DATES: The premier performance will be in early December

2022. In 2023 it will be scheduled according to bookings. Notice of 3-4 weeks will be given prior to performance dates.

Traveling expenses will be covered by act2studioWORKS.

AVAILABLE ROLE: Lizzy Roth

Lizzy Roth is the new volunteer at Melrose Place, a long-term care home. In her late 20s, Lizzy is a whip smart, energetic, confident woman with a counter-culture mindset. She is fit and self-assured. With intense curiosity and slightly nerdy interests, Lizzy is a charmingly quirky character. She is a straight shooter and a perfect match for David, an older resident with mild dementia. The two enjoy playing the back-and-forth banter of sarcastic wit, but they are kindred spirits who quickly develop a warm friendship. Unlike her supervisor, head nurse Bea, Lizzy intuitively understands the “new” way of speaking with residents that the home’s new policy espouses. She has a natural tendency to listen carefully with respect. This endears her quickly to David and eventually Inga, another resident in the home, as she guides them both towards enhanced memory and well-being . At first, her counter-culture appearance and independent mind set her at odds with Bea, but slowly the two develop a light-hearted, mutually respectful relationship.

Notes:

The audition and initial rehearsals will be on Zoom.

If you would like to audition for Talking Matters please contact Barbara Hyland at bhtrilogy@gmail.com by September 16th, and indicate the part you would like to audition for, and which time slot you would prefer.

Actors will be sent sides prior to the audition.

This is a non-union, non-paying production.

If you have questions, please contact Barbara Hyland at (416) 726-6171.

Our Moving Scenes website: http://movingscenes.act2studio.ca/