Auditions: Becky Nurse of Salem

MAC Theater Auditions

Wednesday, July 17, 6:00-8:00pm
Sunday, July 21, 1:00-3:00pm

Becky Nurse of Salem

Written by Sarah Ruhl
Directed by Brienne Riccio

October 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 2024
Evening shows begin at 7:30pm, Sunday matinees begin at 2:00pm

Description

Becky Nurse of Salem is touted as a modern day dark comedy about a historical tragedy. Set in 2016 against the backdrop of the “Lock Her Up” era, Becky Nurse is at a pivotal point in her life after a stretch of adverse events — losing her job at the local witch museum and her daughter’s opioid overdose. She visits a local witch to help her, but like the witches of Macbeth and the fairy tales from childhood, what you wish for can come at a price. Is Becky’s misfortune caused by poor decisions, random luck, or a generational curse bestowed long ago? Fate awaits this October.

Actors aged 20-80 are invited to audition. Roles include:

Becky Nurse (50s-60s),
Bob, Becky’s love interest (50s-60s)
Becky’s granddaughter, Gail (late teens-20s)
Gail’s love interest, Stan (late teens-20s)
Becky’s boss Shelby (30s-40s)
The Judge/Jailer (30s-50s)
A local witch (60s-80s)

Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Send questions to the director at briennericcio@gmail.com.