The Marion Art Center announces open auditions on Sunday, July 21 from 1:00-3:00 pm for the October production of Becky Nurse of Salem, written by Sarah Ruhl and directed by Brienne Riccio. Nine performance dates are scheduled October 11-27, 2024.
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 fairytales 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 age 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).
To learn more or contact the director with questions, visit marionartcenter.org/auditions.