Glen Arbor Art Association Readers’ Theater holds May 6 auditions for “God Bless the Child”

From staff reports

Glen Arbor Art Association’s Readers’ Theater will hold auditions Wednesday, May 6 at 7:30 p.m. The play “God Bless the Child” is an actor’s dream. A drama, set in rural Wisconsin, it is the story of Naomi and Oliver working on their second/third marriage with their newly blended families. Their conflicts end with unexpected results. The characters are: Naomi 60s – 70s, Oliver – 60s – 70s, Jamie O’Neill, Naomi’s grandson – 27, Carey O’Neill, his wife – 26, Porter Chapman, Oliver’s son, Cal Chapman, Oliver’s grandson.

Needed are two women, and four men. The dialogue and depth of character make this play a gift for actors. Performance dates are 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 12 and Saturday, June 13 and 3:00 p.m. Sunday, June 14. Scripts are available at www.glenarborart.org or stop by the Glen Arbor Art Association, 6031 S. Lake Street.