🧵 A Powerful Historical Drama Exploring Women’s Roles Through Time
The Bluegrass Players are excited to announce auditions for The Sewing Circle, a compelling ensemble-driven play that brings pivotal moments in history to life through the voices of women. Actresses will portray multiple characters across different time periods, all connected by the strand—a symbolic representation of history in need of repair.
🎭 Directed by: Hank Gevedon
🎭 Assistant Director: Joy Lady
👥 Who Can Audition: Open to adult actresses comfortable playing multiple roles
📅 Audition Date: Monday, February 26
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: The Spotlight Playhouse – 214 Richmond Rd, Berea, KY
Performance Dates:
📅 April 4-5 (Possible additional performance on April 6)
About the Director:
Hank Gevedon approaches The Sewing Circle with the meticulous eye of a craftsman and the heart of a storyteller. As an educator, he has a talent for making history come alive—an essential skill for a play that journeys from America’s birth to modern-day struggles.
At his workshop, Reptile Tool Works (founded in 1978), Hank’s devotion to historical authenticity and traditional craftsmanship shines through. His recent project, Blades That Shaped America, masterfully connects historical events through the tools that defined them. In The Sewing Circle, this same commitment to detail will bring women’s untold stories into the spotlight.
A Note from Joy:
“I’m deeply moved by both the heart and craft of this production. Hank’s passion for weaving together pivotal moments in history mirrors the way our characters work to repair the mysterious strand that connects them all. This play beautifully reveals how women’s quiet strength has shaped history—from the Revolution to modern times—while capturing those precious moments of humanity that shine even in our darkest hours. Sharing food during wartime, finding common ground across enemy lines, passing down wisdom through generations… these moments define us. As assistant director, I’m honored to help bring Hank’s vision to life with a cast of actresses who can embody these remarkable women and their stories.”
About the Show:
The Sewing Circle follows women across generations, from the Revolutionary War to modern times, as they confront pivotal moments in history. Through powerful monologues and ensemble storytelling, the play brings to light the courage and sacrifices of women whose voices are often left out of history books.
Each actress will play multiple roles, requiring a strong emotional range, versatility, and a commitment to ensemble work. Some characters require dialects, accents, or physical movement elements.
Casting Information:
Each actress will portray a variety of roles across time periods. Some notable tracks include:
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Actress #2:
- Milkmaid (Revolutionary War): Former indentured servant reflecting on her patriot husband.
- Southern Belle (Civil War): A woman grappling with war at her doorstep.
- Mother (WWI): Reads a letter from her son in the trenches.
- Scientist (WWII): A researcher monitoring radiation exposure.
- Babushka (Cuban Missile Crisis): A wise, humorous Russian grandmother.
- Russian Soldier (Modern): The babushka’s granddaughter, connecting with her past.
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Actress #4:
- Nun (Revolutionary War): Observes and questions the strand’s history.
- Northern Lady (Civil War): Grieves the loss of her husband and son.
- Baker (WWI): Provides sawdust bread, blending comedy with resilience.
- Camp Prisoner (WWII): A Holocaust victim in an emotionally intense role.
- Beatnik (Cuban Missile Crisis): Performs revolutionary poetry.
- Media Influencer (Modern): A comic yet poignant character obsessed with social media.
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Actress #5:
- Native American (Revolutionary War): Navigates cultural shifts with traditional tools.
- Housewife (Civil War): Supports her community through wartime struggles.
- Anastasia Romanoff (WWI): The young Russian aristocrat facing mortality.
- Geisha (WWII): Speaks on the devastation of nuclear warfare.
- Roscosmos Scientist (Cuban Missile Crisis): Debates the space race’s true motives.
- Warchild (Modern): A wheelchair-bound survivor of contemporary conflict.
Audition Details:
Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Some roles may require dialect work or movement-based performance. Please come prepared to experiment with different voices, emotions, and physicality.
This is a strong ensemble piece, and we are looking for dedicated performers who can collaborate closely and bring multiple unique characters to life.
For more details, contact [email protected] or call 859-661-0600.
