ROVER DRAMAWERKS ANNOUNCES AUDITIONS
SURVIVING GRACE
by Trish Vradenburg
directed by Sara Jones
Auditions:
Saturday, November 14 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm
Sunday, November 15 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Appointments are required. For an appointment, please include your full name and choose your preferred time via Signup Genius: https://www.signupgenius.com/
Auditions will be at Reclamation Church, located at 901 Cross Bend Rd. in Plano, at the northwest corner of Alma and Cross Bend.
Brief Synopsis:
Surviving Grace is a comedy about Alzheimer's. While comedy and Alzheimer's are two words that most people wouldn't think of pairing in the same sentence, this play shows us how, even in the saddest of circumstances and though it may not heal a physical illness, humor can heal the soul. At first glance, the Griswalds seem like a typical middle-class family coping with their mother's illness. Given the opportunity to try an experimental treatment for Alzheimer’s patients, Grace rallies in what at first promises a second chance, as she and her daughter confront old age with laughter and courage. (dramatic comedy)
Available Roles: 4 women, 2 men, 1 any
Kate Griswald – female-presenting, Late 20s-Late 30s – Grace’s daughter – sharp, feisty, and self-deprecating. She works hard to balance her professional life as a sitcom writer with the somewhat tumultuous relationship she has with her mother.
Grace Griswald – female-presenting, 50s-60s – Kate’s mother – a proper, well-dressed woman who wants everything to be perfect, including herself and her daughter. She is diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s, forcing her family to adjust to her rapidly shifting reality.
Jack Griswald – male-presenting, 50s-60s – Kate’s father and Grace’s husband. He struggles alongside his daughter to manage the impacts of his wife’s condition and finds he can’t quite weather the storm.
Sam Gelman – male-presenting, 30s-40s – A genuinely caring doctor who treats Grace using experimental medication with surprising results. He and Kate eventually become romantically involved.
Lorna – female-presenting, 40s-50s – A sweet, attractive “younger” woman who becomes involved with Jack after he and Grace split up, mid-illness.
Madge Wellington – female-presenting, 50s – A diva and the star of Kate’s sitcom (Order Up!)
Marty, Doctors, Morton, et al – Any age/gender - One versatile actor to play Kate’s assistant as well as other doctors, etc.
All roles are available. Seeking a diverse cast! Actors playing Kate and Sam must be comfortable with on stage kissing/intimacy - intimacy coordinator will be utilized.
Other information:
- Sign up for an appointment time via Signup Genius, and access to a script will be made available to you. Please ensure you are familiar with the play before coming to auditions.
- Be prepared to read scenes from the script.
- Please bring a resume and headshot or recent photo.
- References may be required.
- Rehearsals will be in Plano and will begin the week of January 18 – to be set based on theater schedule and cast conflicts.
- All conflicts must be noted at time of audition.
- Please visit Rover’s website at https://www.roverdramawerks.
Surviving Grace is the second show in Rover’s 27th Season, running March 4-21, 2027 at the Cox Playhouse, 1517 H Avenue in historic downtown Plano.
Please note Rover’s locations for auditions and performances!
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