Our fabulous director, Margery Pierson, shared some of her thoughts about the audition process.
GCP Girl: Why did you want to direct “All My Sons”?
MP: I mostly directed musicals for many years. After my husband died, I decided I wanted to try directing straight drama, starting with “Trip to Bountiful” because I liked the story so much. I found I enjoyed the drama and the characters. I like “All My Sons” better than “Death of a Salesman” because the characters are so complex and interesting, and the themes are timeless. I am praying for actors who really want to work on character development.
GCP Girl: What is your vision for this show?
MP: This is a show about the complexity of people and events, and about personal responsibility – about how people cannot face up to it, or cannot cope with it. The tragedy in the story evolves from this. It’s the human plight: who are we and what responsibility do we have as humans, friends and citizens?
GCP Girl: What are you looking for in those who audition?
MP: I will be looking for actors who really have a desire to do the work, to delve into their characters and think. I hope they are eager and excited to explore and develop the characters and themes and learn from them. We will do cold readings, so it might be helpful to be familiar with the story or the script.
GCP Girl: Why should people audition for “All My Sons”?
MP: If you are interested in a script that is beautifully written in the way that characters that relate to each other, please audition! I am looking for five men and 4 women across several age groups, so please come out for the show!
You can find a plot summary and character descriptions here. See you this weekend!
xo xo GCP Girl
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