WI looking for actors and participants in play

The Nobleton Women's Institute (WI), as part of its 100th anniversary celebrations, is presenting performances of For Home and Country in July

It is a "story of the sustaining power of women's friendships and of the history of the Women's Institutes, which began as the rural women's university and became a powerful force for social and personal change. It's a celebration of an amazing piece of women's history, told with all the songs and pageantry of popular theatre: it's also an intimate tale of Judy, a jaded urban feminist, and Lorna, a strong-minded country woman, as they struggle to understand each other. Above all, it's tremendous fun."

That's according to The Playwrights' Database, www.doollee.com

Performances will be July 8 to 12 at the Performing Arts Centre at Country Day School, 13415 Dufferin St., in King City.

Maureen Richardson will be the director. Auditions will be held April 1, from 7 to 9 p.m., in the upper hall of the arena in Nobleton; April 6, from 2 to 4 p.m., at King City Seniors' Centre, 30 Fisher St, King City; and April 17, at Nobleton Community Hall, lower level, 19 Old King Rd.

Talented and enthusiastic volunteers are invited to audition for parts in the play and the chorus. Rehearsals will be held in evenings during May and June. There are two female leading roles - Judy and Lorna; eight or more adult female roles; two or more adult male roles; and three children's roles. Script excerpts for auditions will be available after March 26 for download on the ASK Web site at www.artssocietyking.ca or as a pdf by e-mailing to joanjackaman2@gmail.com

As well, people will be needed for the off-stage aspects of theatre, including stage crew, sets, costumes, makeup, etc.

Those who are interested can e-mail their name and a few details to joanjackaman2@gmail.com