The Garfield Center for the Arts is pleased to announce auditions for The Book of Liz, a play written by David Sedaris & Amy Sedaris, directed by Mark Sullivan. The cast will be comprised of at least four and as many as fifteen actors. Parts are available for women and men between 20 and 60.
Auditions will be held at the Garfield Center for the Arts on Thursday, October 3 at 6pm, and Saturday, October 5 at 1pm. The Garfield Center for The Arts is located at 210 High Street in Chestertown. There is no need to prepare a memorized piece. If you are unable to make these dates but would like to audition please contact Mark Sullivan ([email protected]).
About The Book of Liz – Sister Elizabeth Donderstock is Squeamish, has been her whole life. She makes cheese balls (traditional and smoky) that sustain the existence of her entire religious community, Clusterhaven. However, she feels unappreciated among her Squeamish brethren, and she decides to try her luck in the outside world. Along the way, she meets a Cockney-speaking Ukrainian immigrant couple who find her a job waiting tables at Plymouth Crock, a family restaurant run almost entirely by recovering alcoholics. The alcoholics love her. The customers love her. Her Danderfrock fits right in. Things are going great for Liz, until she’s offered a promotion to manager. Unfortunately, Liz has a sweating problem, and to get the job, she’ll have to fix it. Meanwhile, back at Clusterhaven, Liz’s compatriots just can’t seem to duplicate her cheese ball recipe, and it’s going to cost them their quaint, cloistered lifestyle. They are panic-stricken and desperate, and sure she sabotaged the recipe. Does Liz go through with the operation? Can the Squeamish be saved? Will the cheese balls ever taste good again? The answers to these and so many other questions can be found in the new comedy from the Talent Family, David and Amy Sedaris.
Rehearsals for The Book of Liz begin immediately after auditions. Performances run two weekends – Friday, November 15 at 8pm, Saturday, November 16 at 8pm, Sunday, November 17 at 3pm, Friday, November 22 at 8pm, Saturday, November 23 at 8pm, and Sunday, November 24 at 3pm.
We are also looking for volunteers and stage crew. If you are interested in helping, please stop by during auditions and leave your name and contact information. More information is available on our website (https://www.garfieldcenter.org) or by calling the theatre’s box office (410-810-2060).
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