Director Bryan McVeigh is looking for a large ensemble of actors, designers, technicians, and volunteers who wish to be involved in this year's Barley Sheaf Player’s benefit show, 8. Proceeds will go to area LGBTQA groups and organizations that support marriage equality in Pennsylvania and nationwide.
AUDITIONS:
Sunday, October 27, 7:00 pm
Tuesday, October 29, 7:00 pm
you need not attend both nights to be considered for a role
PERFORMANCES:
January 17, 18, 24, 25, 2014
all at 8:00 pm
CASTING:
The director is seeking actors and other participants ages 15+ who represent a variety of age groups, genders, races, ethnic groups, and levels of experience. Please review the detailed audition notice and FAQ at the following link: http://www.barleysheaf.org/Show.aspx/70/8. If you have any further questions, please email the director at bryan.mcveigh@gmail.com
A BRIEF NOTE ABOUT THE PLAY:
Take a peek inside the trial of Perry v. Schwarzenegger (now Hollingsworth v. Perry), the federal court case for marriage for gay and lesbian Americans. 8 is the real-life story of Kris & Sandy and Paul & Jeff, two loving couples who want to get married but can’t. Together with attorneys David Boies and Ted Olson and a host of expert witnesses, they take aim at Proposition 8, a discriminatory law that took away the right for LGBT couples to marry in California in 2008. Written by Academy Award-winner Dustin Lance Black (Milk, J. Edgar), 8 is based on the actual words of the Perry trial transcripts, first-hand observations of the courtroom drama and interviews with the plaintiffs and their families. As 8 flashes in and out of the Perry court, watch both sides present the best evidence, arguments and witnesses for and against marriage for gay and lesbian Americans. See how the case affects the plaintiffs and their kids, and, following the performance, learn how you too can become involved in the fight for equal rights.
