HMT Holds Open Auditions Aug. 14-15

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Home Made Theater will hold open auditions for their October/November production of Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, written by Christopher Durang and directed by Barry Streifert.

The auditions will be held on Monday, Aug. 14 and Tuesday, Aug. 15, starting at 6:30 p.m. at Home Made Theater’s headquarters at the Wilton Mall (near the Saratoga Hospital annex, across the hall from Home Goods).

Winner of the 2013 Tony Award for Best Play, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike centers on middle-aged siblings Vanya and Sonia who share a home in Bucks County, PA., where they bicker and complain about the circumstances of their lives. Suddenly, their movie-star sister, Masha, swoops in with her new boy toy, Spike. Old resentments flare up, eventually leading to threats to sell the house. Also on the scene are sassy maid Cassandra, who can predict the future, and a lovely young aspiring actress named Nina, whose prettiness somewhat worries the imperious Masha.

Rehearsals will begin Sept. 12 and will generally be held Sunday through Thursday at Home Made Theater’s headquarters in the Wilton Mall.

For the audition: bring a current photo (cannot be returned) and a resume. Be prepared to list all potential conflicts from the first rehearsal (with the exception of tech week and performances, conflicts can be worked around if known about in advance). 

For a detailed flyer with character descriptions and other audition information visit Home Made Theater’s website, www.homemadetheater.org.