THE GLASS MENAGERIE
By Tennessee Williams
Directed by Ed Wightman
Auditions 28 Feb & 14 Mar
Performance Dates: 23 JULY – 8 AUGUST
The Glass Menagerie is set in 1937 and tells the story of the Wingfield family who live together in a small St Louis apartment: Amanda, a faded Southern belle who constantly reminisces about her youthful popularity; her son, Tom, trapped between his desire for freedom and obligation to his family; his sister, Laura, a painfully shy young woman who retreats into a world of make-believe; and Jim, the gentleman caller, invited over to be a potential suitor for Laura.
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CHARACTERS:
AMANDA WINGFIELD - 40’s/50’s
LAURA WINGFIELD - 20’s
TOM WINGFIELD - 20’s
JIM O’CONNOR - 20’s
AUDITION PIECES:
Please prepare the relevant speech or scene below. You do not need to memorise the lines, but please be very familiar with them. A reader will be present at the auditions. Southern American accents required.
Scripts are available from Canberra REP Theatre
Wed - Fri 10am - 4pm, Closed on Public Holidays.
There is a $5 cash deposit for scripts - refundable on return at the audition. No card payments taken.
AMANDA:
- Scene Three:
“What in Christ’s name am I – … “ to “You’re going to listen, and no more insolence from you! I’m at the end of my patience!”
- Scene Six:
“I’m going to show you something…” to “Malaria fever and jounquils and then – this boy …”
LAURA:
- Scene Six:
“I hope they get here before it starts to rain…” to “Fuss, fuss – silliness! Over a gentleman caller!”
- Scene Seven:
“Mr O’Connor, have you – kept up with your singing?” to “I – I – never have had much luck at – making friends.”
TOM
- Scene Three:
“What in Christ’s name am I – “ to “As far as the system of transportation reaches!”
- Scene Seven
“I didn’t go to the moon, I went much further …” to “Blow out your candles, Laura – and so good-bye…”
JIM:
- Scene Seven:
“What have you done since high school?” to “Think of yourself as superior in some way!”
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