The Cover of LIFE
by Wimberley Players
Mar. 24 - Mar. 31 (2022)
Tood, Weetsie, and Sybill are all brides in rural Louisiana in 1943. Each married a Cliffert brother. The men are off to war and a local news story about these young wives keeping the home fires burning intrigues Henry Luce. He decides that they belong on the cover of Life Magazine and assigns Kate Miller to the story. She has been covering the war in Europe and, though she views doing a "women's piece" as a career set-back, she accepts because it will be her first cover story. Kate spends a week with the Cliffert women, and her haughty urban attitude gives way to sympathy as she begins to understand them while coming face-to-face with her own powerlessness in a man's world.
Filled with charm and fun, The Cover of Life is a deeply affecting story about the struggle for self-worth.
The Wimberley Players are committed to casting productions based on the highest level of talent regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexuality, body-type or age. Everyone who is dedicated to creating amazing theatre is encouraged to audition with The Wimberley Players. Due to the rise in COVID 19 cases in the Wimberley area, all actors and crew members must show proof of vaccination before rehearsals begin.
Company/Venue: The Wimberley Players, Wimberley Playhouse, 450 Old Kyle Rd. Wimberley Texas, 78676
Directed by: Tracy Arnold
Audition Dates: Ongoing until filled
Production Dates: April 29 – May 22 (12 performances), Fridays and Saturdays 7:30 pm (6:00 actor call), and Sundays 2:30 pm (1:00 actor call)
Rehearsals: In progress now. Rehearsals for the character of Tommy will be determined based on the actor’s availability
Tech Rehearsals: Saturday April 23 and Sunday April 24, 2022
Dress Rehearsals: April 25 – 28, 6 – 10 PM
Contact: Trish Rigdon
Managing Artistic Director
managingartisticdirector@wimberleyplayer.org
512-847-0575
How to prep: Sides will be provided to download before the audition. Actors are not expected to memorize the material.
Time and Place: Over several weeks in 1943, various locations in Sterlington, Louisiana, a very small rural town.
Character: TOMMY: 20 years old. The youngest brother of the family. Eager, friendly insecure. He is a sailor, serving in the South Pacific.
All other characters have been cast.
