A SLEEPING COUNTRY
by Melanie Marnich
May 31 - June 2nd, Lab Theatre
directed by Mr. Honeyman
stage managed by Rose Taylor
Auditions the week of February 27th
Scripts are in the Newton South library on overnight reserve.
1M/3W (with doubling*)
Dramatists Play Service: "A comedy about sleep lost and hope found. Julia, a woman from New York City with a serious case of insomnia, travels to Venice seeking help from a sleepless heiress who might be a distant relative. What she discovers is the difference between being an insomniac and being truly awake."
Peter Hardy, former director, discusses the play on YouTube.
Dramaurge.com: “The dialogue is razor sharp, the characters well drawn and unique, and the story vastly entertaining
and informative.”
CityBeat.com: “A thoughtful comedy... it’s a funny riff on the way that many of us avoid being fully aware of life.”
Also:
http://www.dramaurge.com/id45.html
http://www.jsonline.com/entertainment/arts/118511284.html
Characters:
Julia Fracassi: Mid to late 30s. Believes she has The Worst Insomnia in the World.
Greg: Mid to late 30s. Julia’s fiance.
Dr. Midge: Same age as Julia. Julia’s childhood friend and current psychiatrist.
Isabella Orsini: Mid 40s but could be older. Ageless. Has the Worst Insomnia in the World. (Fatal Familial Insomnia, an actual disease)
Fabulously Italian. Very wealthy. Very fatigued. Very over it.
Franco: Isabella’s maggiordomo. Devoted. Played by the actor playing Greg.
Gondolier: Mustachioed. Played by the actress playing Dr. Midge.
Carlo: Isabella’s son. Played by the actor playing Greg. Dashing.
Carlotta: Isabella’s daughter. Played by the actress playing Midge. Groggy.
*ABOUT DOUBLING: The director plans to cast the play as written with doubling as described, because it makes for a balanced distribution of stage time, equal responsibilities, a strong process, and less negotiation with other directors. If unexpectedly large numbers of people audition for the spring season, this may be reconsidered.
Place:
- Julia and Greg’s apartment in New York
- Dr. Midge’s Office
- Isabella’s elegant, timeless, slightly decaying home in Venice
- The Sky
Time: Now
Dramatists Play Service: "A comedy about sleep lost and hope found. Julia, a woman from New York City with a serious case of insomnia, travels to Venice seeking help from a sleepless heiress who might be a distant relative. What she discovers is the difference between being an insomniac and being truly awake."
Peter Hardy, former director, discusses the play on YouTube.
Dramaurge.com: “The dialogue is razor sharp, the characters well drawn and unique, and the story vastly entertaining
and informative.”
CityBeat.com: “A thoughtful comedy... it’s a funny riff on the way that many of us avoid being fully aware of life.”
Also:
http://www.dramaurge.com/id45.html
http://www.jsonline.com/entertainment/arts/118511284.html
Characters:
Julia Fracassi: Mid to late 30s. Believes she has The Worst Insomnia in the World.
Greg: Mid to late 30s. Julia’s fiance.
Dr. Midge: Same age as Julia. Julia’s childhood friend and current psychiatrist.
Isabella Orsini: Mid 40s but could be older. Ageless. Has the Worst Insomnia in the World. (Fatal Familial Insomnia, an actual disease)
Fabulously Italian. Very wealthy. Very fatigued. Very over it.
Franco: Isabella’s maggiordomo. Devoted. Played by the actor playing Greg.
Gondolier: Mustachioed. Played by the actress playing Dr. Midge.
Carlo: Isabella’s son. Played by the actor playing Greg. Dashing.
Carlotta: Isabella’s daughter. Played by the actress playing Midge. Groggy.
*ABOUT DOUBLING: The director plans to cast the play as written with doubling as described, because it makes for a balanced distribution of stage time, equal responsibilities, a strong process, and less negotiation with other directors. If unexpectedly large numbers of people audition for the spring season, this may be reconsidered.
Place:
- Julia and Greg’s apartment in New York
- Dr. Midge’s Office
- Isabella’s elegant, timeless, slightly decaying home in Venice
- The Sky
Time: Now
