AUDITIONS for "Kiss the Moon, Kiss the Sun"

Auditions for the first show of 2018:

Kiss the Moon, Kiss the Sun
by Norm Foster

COMEDY / DRAMA
Kiss the Moon, Kiss the Sun is an emotionally-charged play that explores the relationship between a disabled man, Robert and a young pregnant woman, Holly. The play, like real life, is a constant tug-of-war between humor and pathos, selfishness and selflessness, surviving and thriving. Claire Castle is utterly devoted to her 35-year-old son Robert who suffered a severe brain injury as a child that stunted his emotional and mental growth to that of a 7-year-old. As his sole caregiver, Claire worries who will look after Robert when she is gone.

Nearby, a young woman named Holly Fitch struggles with her own obligations after learning that she is going to be a single mother. When Robert and Holly have a chance meeting at the local bus stop, a friendship is forged that changes all their lives.

“Kiss the Moon, Kiss the Sun” is a heartwarming play about hope and perseverance amidst adversity. Foster has layered the play with tiers of meaning, deriving the title of the play from a framed needlepoint that hung on Robert’s bedroom wall when he was a kid: “Before this glorious life is done, I shall kiss the moon and kiss the sun.”

ROLES
Robert Castle - Has the mind of a seven year old due to an accident when he was a child; lives with his mother. Age: 30 - 35
Claire Castle - Robert’s mother; battling cancer and heart disease. Age: 55 - 65
Holly Fitch - Has a teaching degree, but is working at a sports store; pregnant. Age: 25 - 30
Simon Garvey - English professor; married, but separated; is dating Holly. Age: 40-something
Doctor Andrews - Claire’s doctor. Age: 50 - 59

AUDITION DATES:
Saturday, January 6, 2018 - 10am
Monday, January 8, 2018 - 6pm
In the lobby of Kress Theatre: 1090 3rd St, Alexandria, LA 71301

Select script pages will be printed and available for auditions.

IMPORTANT DATES:
Rehearsals will begin January 10
Show dates: February 22, 23, 24, 25, March 1, 2, 3, 4, 2018. (Dress rehearsals February 20-21)

For questions and more, please email: cityparkplayers@gmail.com or call 318-484-4478.