Two Sisters and a Piano
by Playhouse San Antonio

Apr. 30 (2016)

Written by Cuban-American playwright, Nilo Cruz (of Anna in the Tropics fame), Two Sisters and a Piano transports us to a sultry Havana were two sisters remain under house arrest in their crumbling home. 

Directed by Omar Leos.

Auditions Saturday, April 30, 2016
Appointments beginning at 2:00 pm
Cellar Theater
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Please arrive 10 minutes prior to appointment to check in
 
Prepared Materials Required
1-minute contemporary dramatic monologue
Bring headshot and resume
 
Click here to request an audition appointment.
 
Callbacks
Saturday, May 7, 2016
Beginning at 2:00 pm
BY INVITATION ONLY
 
Performances
Cellar Theater
July 29 – August 21, 2016
August 26-28, 2016 Held for Possible Extension
Fridays & Saturdays at 8:00 pm
Sundays at 3:00 pm
 
 
Characters
 
The role of Maria Celia has been cast.
  • Sofia (Female, mid 20s) The younger unmarried sister of Maria Celia. She is under house arrest with her sister for signing Maria Celia’s manifesto in favor of liberalization. A free-spirited piano player, she and her sister are struggling to maintain their hope and identities.
  • Lieutenant Portuondo (Male, early 30s – early 40s) The officer in charge of overseeing the house arrest sentence of Maria Celia and Sofia, he strikes a dangerous bargain with Maria Celia. He offers to read her portions of seized letters from her husband in exchange for telling him about the story she is currently writing.
  • Militia Guard/Victor Manuel (Male, late 20s – mid 30s) A quirky piano tuner, Victor Manuel, is the sister’s only link to the outside world.