The Cover of LIFE
by City Theatre Company
Jan. 29 - Jan. 30
Tood, Weetsie, and Sybill are newly married brides in 1943 rural Louisiana. Each married a Cliffert brother and living under their mother-in-law's roof as their men are off fighting in the war. While they keep the home fires burning, a local news article about these young wives attracts the attention of Life Magazine and it is decided the story of the devoted trio belongs on the cover.
War correspondent Kate Miller is assigned to the story, and though she views doing a "women's piece" as a career setback, Miller accepts her first cover story and embarks on a greater journey than she has anticipated.
Based on true events in the life of playwright R.T. Robinson – and told with such charm, heartache, and hope - The Cover of Life is a deeply moving story about three women and their struggle to find love, loyalty, and self-worth.
Casting Call! City Theatre Austin auditions for The Cover of Life, by R.T. Robinson. January 29 - 30, 2025; Wednesday and Thursday, 6:30 – 9:30 pm. Ten-minute spots by appointment.
Genesis Creative Collective.1507 Wilshire Blvd. On the campus of Genesis Presbyterian Church.
Needed: No prepared monologue. Sides will be performed and sent before your audition date. Please be familiar with the show and characters, and plan to stay a few minutes after your time as you may audition with others. Please bring headshot, resume, and possible conflict dates.
This is an open call to all actors. Actors of any race, sexuality orientation, gender expression, ability, and age are encouraged to audition. Casting all roles.
Show dates March 21 – April 6, 2025 with rehearsals beginning February 10. Directed by artistic director Andy Berkovsky in celebration of Women’s History Month.
Telephone 512-470-1100 or email to info@citytheatreaustin.org to set up an appointment.
No prepared monologue. Sides will be performed and sent before your audition date. Please be familiar with the show and characters, and plan to stay a few minutes after your time as you may audition with others. Please bring headshot, resume, and possible conflict dates.
Characters
TOOD: 19 years old. Pretty, genuine, a bit of a dreamer, but determined.
SYBIL: 25 years old. Flashy. “Sophisticated” or “fast” in her crowd but very smart-witted.
WEETSIE: 20 years old. Plain and a little uncomfortable in her appearance. Very religious and very much the country girl.
AUNT OLA: Mid-forties. But appears older. Mother-in-law of the three young women. Strong. Matriarchal.
KATE: Mid-forties to fifties. Correspondent/Photographer for Life magazine. Successful woman in a man’s world. ADDIE MAE: Forties to fifties. Local newspaper reporter. Affected stylishness.
TOMMY: 20 years old. The youngest brother of the family. Eager, friendly and insecure. He is a sailor, serving in the South Pacific.
Directed by Artistic Director Andy Berkovsky and produced in celebration of Women’s History Month.
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