Auditions (Edmonton): Melody of Memories – Edmonton Musical Theatre, Theater News

Call to Audition for Edmonton Musical Theatre’s Fringe Festival BYOV Production, Melody of Memories on Sunday April 19th, from 4:30 – 9 pm at Woodcroft Community Hall – 13915 115 Avenue.

This Fringe production is a volunteer-based performance.

Melody of Memories is a heartfelt journey through a music history exhibit with a group of senior citizens. Relationships are explored while facing issues our seniors navigate, such as: dealing with dementia, grief, moving into a facility and financial abuse. This production is directed by Marie Nychka with Musical Direction by Brad Heintzman and is written by Shannon Diachinsky.

Synopsis:
Everyone has a story….
Mabel has recently moved to an assisted living home due to her husband’s passing and her progressing dementia. Mabel and her granddaughter, Molly, have always bonded over their love of music. When the assisted living home plans a trip to a music history exhibit, Molly and Mabel join a spirited small group of seniors to explore the museum with their nurse, Sean, leading the way. Mabel and the other seniors find themselves taking in the exhibits and reflecting on their past while also confronting current challenges facing seniors today.

CONTACT: General Manager at edmmusth@telus.net to book your 10-minute audition slot.

PLEASE COME PREPARED: with a short (1-2 minute) monologue and one musical theatre song choice. Please bring sheet music as we will have accompaniment at the audition. Connection to blue tooth is also available at the audition.

COMMITMENT: Rehearsals will be every Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 6-9 p.m., beginning June 23. Plus added Wednesdays Aug 5 and 12. All rehearsals and BYOV performances will be held at Woodcroft Community Hall.

Fringe Performance dates
o Saturday Aug. 15 at 7:00 p.m.
o Sunday Aug. 16 at 3 & 6 p.m.
o Mon. Aug. 17 at 7:00 p.m.
o Tues. Aug. 18 OFF
o Wed. Aug. 19 at 7:00 p.m.
o Thurs. Aug. 20 at 7:00 p.m.
o Friday Aug. 21 OFF
o Saturday Aug. 22 at 4 & 7 p.m.
o Sunday Aug. 23 at 3 & 6 p.m.

Cast of Characters

– Mabel (she/her): A senior who has recently moved to an assisted living home due to her husband’s passing and her progressing dementia.

– Molly (she/her): Age 20s-40s. Mabel’s granddaughter, her main caretaker. Mabel and Molly have always bonded over their love for music.

– Austin (he/him): Age 20-40s. Molly’s boyfriend. Charming, manipulative, self-serving

– Marvin (he/him): A senior. Mabel’s husband who recently passed away. He cared for her as her dementia became more apparent.

– Sean (he/him): Age 20s-40s. A nurse who works at a senior’s assisted living home. Kind, sincere. Loves his job.

– Karen: A senior. Wealthy. Always trying to help others.

– George: A senior. A self-described “ladies man”.

– Don: A senior. Married to Edith. Romantic.

– Edith: A senior. Married to Don. Speaks another language.

– John/Joanna: A senior. Married to Paul. Army veteran.

– Paul/Paula: A senior. Married to John. Uses a cane or walker. Army veteran who was injured in action.

– Employee: Works at museum