Auditions for "It's Just Walking” by Kristin Stewart Director: Michael McGarty Friday, January 16 and Tuesday, January 20 9:30 to Noon Performing Arts Studio, Hillside
DAOR will hold auditions for its next Naked Stage production, “It’s Just Walking” a comic drama by Kristin Stewart, on Friday, Jan. 16 and Tuesday, Jan.20, 9:30 A.M. to Noon in the Performing Arts Studio at Hillside. Those wishing to audition need only come on one of the above dates. In Naked Stage productions, actors rehearse and perform with their scripts in hand and do not memorize their parts.
Scheduled performances of the play, to be directed by Michael McGarty, will be at 2:00 P.M., Friday, Saturday and Sunday, March 20, 21, 22. Last season, Michael McGarty directed the comedy “Flamingo Court” and the staged reading of his new play “The Island of Beyond” for the DAOR and most recently “Boeing Boeing” at the Campbell Theater in Martinez. "It's Just Walking" centers on Janet, a recent 65-year-old widow, grappling with the future. She is supported and challenged by her free-spirited best friend, Nancy, and her adult children: sarcastic and insecure daughter, Cici, and stay-at-home-dad son, Matt. The core emotional drama is heightened by the unique presence of Jim, Janet's deceased husband, who acts as her subconscious. The play explores Janet's journey through grief and self-discovery, with her family's dynamics and her inner turmoil—manifested by Jim's presence—driving the search for what comes next.
The audition will consist of cold readings from the script. No resumes or head shots are required. Rehearsals will be held Tuesday and Friday mornings beginning Jan. 27. For character profiles and/or to register for the audition, contact director Michael McGarty at [email protected]. An electronic copy of the script is available.
Auditions are open to DAOR members and non-members alike although membership is obligatory for all those cast.