the World Premiere of 
WINIFRED
a new play by Alva Hascall
directed by the playwright
starring
Tek Wilson

 

Who is Winifred Wagner? British orphan, given in marriage to Richard Wagner’s son, mother of Wagner’s grandchildren, key to the dynasty…featuring opera, guns, cursing, Wagner’s Festspielhaus Theater

and an amusing pile of steaming maternal manipulation!

A comedy/drama of operatic and theatrical proportions, just in time as Wagner’s Siegfried concludes downtown. 

 

Like the lady, this play has a titanium spine and prizefighter’s reach. Frankly theatrical and brutally frank, with dazzling language
that provokes and propounds, it forces its audience to examine themselves as they examine Winifred—the specimen set
before them on the stage. No good deed goes unpunished.

Nevertheless, Winifred Wagner refuses to lie.

You are summoned to judge her.

This production contains mature subject matter. 


Developed with support from ScriptWorks Seed Support Fund.
For more information about ScriptWorks visit
www.scriptworks.org

Austin Casting Call for Theater LaB Houston's World Premiere
In collaboration with UnCommonWill Collective
Partly underwritten by The Warhol Foundation’s Idea Fund

Winifred by Alva Hascall

We need one amazing actor, male or female, to fill out two-person cast (title role is already filled). Age 25-35-ish. Capable of breaking hearts and landing a devastating emotional punch. Androgyny required; we are truly open w/r/t gender. Versatility and emotional range are essential, will play multiple roles in a variety of styles, including short movement sequences. Text is fierce and complex, director smart and collaborative, and the process will work you out. Rehearsals will entail deep-muscle acting work, physical work, and improvisation. Confidence, emotional strength, generosity of spirit, and sense of humor a must. Credible Dietrich impression a plus. If you are interested, please hit the link and sign up. Info below:

All rehearsals and performances in Houston, Texas
Paid position
Auditions: Tuesday, February 23, 2016, 6-9 pm, Austin High School, 1715 Cesar Chavez Street, classroom #165
Callbacks: Wednesday, February 24, at 6:00 pm, same place

If you are unable to be there on Tuesday, contact Lisa Westkaemper at lkwest@mac.com, for alternative scheduling
Rehearsals begin April 1, or thereabouts
Performances May 5-22
Auditions will consist of readings from script
Please bring resume and headshot
Questions? Email Lisa Westkaemper (lkwest@mac.com)
Click the link below for sign-up sheet and sides: