Belize’s theater community is preparing for a poignant production with the announcement of virtual auditions for Tom Ziegler’s acclaimed two-woman drama ‘Grace and Glorie.’ The play, scheduled to premiere in October during Cancer Awareness Month, will feature a compelling narrative about an elderly cancer patient and her hospice volunteer who develop an unexpected bond despite initial conflicts.
Executive Producer Curtis Gillett has announced that digital tryouts will occur on March 17th via Zoom or Google Classroom platforms. The production team specifically seeks two female performers: one actress aged 35-45 to portray Glorie, the hospice volunteer, and another performer over 70 years old to embody Grace, the terminally ill patient.
The remote audition format accommodates director Fannie Green’s professional commitments as a university professor in the United States. Prospective actors should allocate approximately one hour for the comprehensive audition process. Participants will receive specific dialogue excerpts to study beforehand and should prepare to perform both dramatic readings and a brief musical segment.
Gillett emphasized the universal relatability of the production, noting ‘everyone can connect with this beautiful play in some capacity.’ Audition requirements include presenting a 90-second personal introduction, performing vocal exercises, and wearing appropriate attire for physical warm-ups despite the digital format. Interested performers can contact the production team at 637-6872 for additional materials and audition details.