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SUMMARY:Bill W. and Dr. Bob Auditions
DESCRIPTION:COMPLETE YOUR AUDITION FORM \n  \n\nAbout the Show\nCast of Characters\nQuestions\n\nPM&L Theatre and director Lorrie Ferguson are pleased to welcome actors of all ages to audition for our production of Bill W and Dr. Bob by Samuel Shem and Janet Surrey. \nAuditioners must have completed their online audition form and reserved an audition slot before arrival. Audition forms and slots can be scheduled on a walk-in basis but are preferred in advance. \nAuditions will be held on Monday\, March 25\, and Tuesday\, March 26\, 2024\, at PM&L Theatre\, located at 877 Main Street in Antioch\, IL. Callbacks will be held on Wednesday\, March 27. Each auditioner will audition in small groups. Auditioners will read both monologues and cold readings from the script however\, prepared monologues are not necessary. \nAudition sides can be found here: Bill W\, Dr. Bob\, Lois\, Anne \nThere are no rules for children or young adults in this production. The show is set primarily in the 1930s\, and both humor and dramatic acting will be required. \nBill W. and Dr. Bob will open on Friday\, May 17\, and will run for three weekends until Sunday\, June 2. \nAbout the Show\nPM&L Theatre invites you to audition for our upcoming production of ‘Bill W. and Dr. Bob\,’ the remarkable and inspiring story of the two men who pioneered Alcoholics Anonymous\, and the supportive\, enduring friendship they formed. This powerful play delves into their struggles with addiction\, the groundbreaking partnership that emerged\, and the legacy of hope and recovery they left behind. Set against the backdrop of America in the 1920s and 30s\, ‘Bill W. and Dr. Bob’ not only explores the personal battles of its titular characters but also illuminates the journey of many who find solace and strength in shared experiences. \nWe’re seeking actors to bring to life this poignant narrative that celebrates the resilience of the human spirit\, the importance of community\, and the transformative power of empathy and understanding. Roles are available for a diverse cast of characters who played pivotal roles in Bill and Bob’s lives and in the founding of an organization that would change millions of lives around the world. \nWhether you’re drawn to the historical significance of the story\, the deep emotional resonance of the characters\, or the opportunity to be part of a production that speaks to the heart of human connection and redemption\, ‘Bill W. and Dr. Bob’ offers a rewarding and challenging experience for actors. \nJoin us in telling this powerful tale of friendship\, recovery\, and the light that can emerge from the darkest of times. \nCast of Characters\n\nBill Wilson\nCo-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous\, a struggling stockbroker who battles his own alcoholism.\nDr. Bob Smith\nA surgeon from Akron\, Ohio\, and the other co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous\, fighting his own battle with alcohol.\nLois Wilson\nBill’s supportive but weary wife who faces the challenges of her husband’s addiction while finding her own path to recovery.\nAnne Smith\nDr. Bob’s devoted wife\, strong and patient\, she plays a crucial role in the foundation of AA and the support system for the families of alcoholics.\nHenrietta Seiberling\nA friend of the Smiths who introduces Bill to Dr. Bob\, instrumental in the founding moments of Alcoholics Anonymous.\nBill Dotson\nA known “hopeless” alcoholic who becomes AA’s third member after being visited by Bill and Bob while hospitalized.\nEbby Thatcher\nBill W.’s old drinking buddy who has found sobriety through a Christian fellowship\, inspiring Bill to seek a spiritual solution to his problem.\nDr. Silkworth\nThe doctor at Towns Hospital who treats Bill W. and provides crucial medical insight into the disease concept of alcoholism.\nVarious Roles\nIncludes members of the Oxford Group\, hospital staff\, townspeople\, and others impacted by the lives and efforts of Bill W. and Dr. Bob.\n\nQuestions?\nContact the director\, Lorrie Ferguson via email. \n 
URL:https://pmltheatre.com/event/bill-w-and-dr-bob-auditions/
LOCATION:PM&L Theatre\, 877 Main St\, Antioch\, IL\, 60002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Auditions,Auditions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lorrie Ferguson":MAILTO:fergi.lf@gmail.com
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