The Heiress
by Fredericksburg Theater Company (FTC)
Aug. 14 - Aug. 15 (2023)
Catherine Sloper, a young woman who stands to inherit her father's large fortune, falls in love when she meets Morris Townsend, who gives her the love and affection her father doesn't, and which she desperately needs. Catherine Sloper is a plain girl. She is not the kind of girl that attracts well spoken, dashing young men. Catherine's father, Dr. Austin Sloper, believes that Morris is nothing more than a fortune hunter and conflict ensues that ultimately shows Catherine who she must truly trust. Does Morris love her or her money?
Directed by Zac Tiedemann
A Ruth and Augustus Goetz play adapted from the Henry James novel Washington Square.
Rated PG for adult situations.
Auditions will be held Monday, August 14, at 6:30 pm and Tuesday, August 15, at 6:30 pm, at the Steve W. Shepherd Theater at 1668 Highway 87 South in Fredericksburg.Actors will be asked to cold read from the script to find the best fit for each character and also to see how they perform with direction in a scene. This ensemble show has 9 characters in total (3 men, 6 women). 18 yrs old and up.
Cast Breakdown:
Catherine Sloper- twenty-one year old daughter of the doctor during the main events of the novelMorris Townsend- suitor to CatherineDr. Austin Sloper- a respected physician in New York City, father of CatherineLavinia Penniman- widowed sister of Dr. Sloper and aunt who lives in the householdMaria- the Sloper’s parlor maidMrs. Montgomery- sister of Morris TownsendMarian Almond- daughter of Elizabeth Almond, soon to be married to Arthur TownsendElizabeth Almond- sister of Dr. Sloper, aunt of CatherineArthur Townsend- Marian's fiance and Morris' distant cousin
Schedule: Rehearsals are typically Monday- Friday 6:30-9 with an occasional Saturday or Sunday as needed. Rehearsals will begin the following week starting Monday, August 21, unless auditions are extended.
October 16-19 are Technical/ Dress rehearsals for the production's success, attendance at these rehearsals and all performances are mandatory for the entire cast and crew.
Performances are October 20, 21, 27 & 28 @ 7:30pm, and October 22 & 29 @ 2:00pm.Any questions regarding auditions or the show please email Zac Tiedemann at zac@fredericksburgtheater.org
