Auditions Set for May 4, 5, for ‘Crimes of the Heart’
Bandon Playhouse Summer Production Coming in June
BANDON - Come play with Bandon Playhouse! Cast and crew are invited to audition for the summer play production, "Crimes of the Heart," written by Beth Henley and directed by Sandra Heinzmann. Auditions will be held at the Sprague Community Theater, 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, and 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 5, with callbacks at 3 p.m. on May 5. Roles are available for performers age 18 and older, and first-time theater participants are welcome.
Those auditioning for performance roles are invited to prepare a brief reading or monologue from any source, approximately one minute, and read from the play. Sections from the play will be provided. For audition materials, click HERE. Rehearsals for "Crimes of the Heart" are scheduled for May and June 2024 with performances at the Sprague Community Theater on June 21, 22, 23, 28, 29 and 30. For a rehearsal schedule, click HERE.
Warm-hearted and imaginative, the dramatic comedy "Crimes of the Heart" won a 1981 Pulitzer Prize and New York Drama Critics Circle Award, along with a Tony Award nomination, and established playwright Beth Henley as a major voice in American theater.
The play opens as three sisters gather in rural Mississippi following news that their grandfather may soon pass away. Lenny, the eldest, is grappling with waning hopes for romantic prospects. Meg is back home following a fizzled attempt to launch a singing career on the West Coast. The youngest sister, Babe, is on bail and facing criminal charges. Rounding out the cast are cousin Chick, Babe's attorney Barnette, and family friend Doc.
As the impromptu family reunion progresses, the sisters squabble over past resentments and find solace in each other's company as they confront their own imperfections and crimes of the heart.
"I love this play because it's beautifully written. It focuses on women with deep, intimate relationships, and it's very human. The characters are quirky, but they're believable," said director Sandra Heinzmann.
Heinzmann earned a Master of Fine Arts degree in acting from the University of California, Davis. For more than 30 years, she worked as a professor of theater, also acting in and directing plays throughout the United States and internationally. She is especially drawn to contemporary and experimental work, female voices in literature, multimedia performance, and (of course), Shakespeare.
Heinzmann moved to Bandon in 2021 with her husband Peter. Since then, she has joined the Art by the Sea Gallery and Studio where she showcases clay pieces and pottery. She joined the Bandon Playhouse board of directors in 2023.
"One of the elements I appreciate most about directing is watching actors bring stories to life," said Heinzmann, adding, "I enjoy setting up situations that bring out the best in the actor and the character– and the camaraderie you experience working on a project together."
Bandon Playhouse has provided the best in community theater, from classic musicals to premiere works by new playwrights, since 1976. Bandon Playhouse volunteers are proud to keep the performing arts alive and accessible on the Southern Oregon Coast.
There is no cost to audition. Those who join the cast and crew are asked to join Bandon Playhouse. Annual membership is $5 for individuals. For more information, call 541-290-8046.
Those auditioning for performance roles are invited to prepare a brief reading or monologue from any source, approximately one minute, and read from the play. Sections from the play will be provided. For audition materials, click HERE. Rehearsals for "Crimes of the Heart" are scheduled for May and June 2024 with performances at the Sprague Community Theater on June 21, 22, 23, 28, 29 and 30. For a rehearsal schedule, click HERE.
Warm-hearted and imaginative, the dramatic comedy "Crimes of the Heart" won a 1981 Pulitzer Prize and New York Drama Critics Circle Award, along with a Tony Award nomination, and established playwright Beth Henley as a major voice in American theater.
The play opens as three sisters gather in rural Mississippi following news that their grandfather may soon pass away. Lenny, the eldest, is grappling with waning hopes for romantic prospects. Meg is back home following a fizzled attempt to launch a singing career on the West Coast. The youngest sister, Babe, is on bail and facing criminal charges. Rounding out the cast are cousin Chick, Babe's attorney Barnette, and family friend Doc.
As the impromptu family reunion progresses, the sisters squabble over past resentments and find solace in each other's company as they confront their own imperfections and crimes of the heart.
"I love this play because it's beautifully written. It focuses on women with deep, intimate relationships, and it's very human. The characters are quirky, but they're believable," said director Sandra Heinzmann.
Heinzmann earned a Master of Fine Arts degree in acting from the University of California, Davis. For more than 30 years, she worked as a professor of theater, also acting in and directing plays throughout the United States and internationally. She is especially drawn to contemporary and experimental work, female voices in literature, multimedia performance, and (of course), Shakespeare.
Heinzmann moved to Bandon in 2021 with her husband Peter. Since then, she has joined the Art by the Sea Gallery and Studio where she showcases clay pieces and pottery. She joined the Bandon Playhouse board of directors in 2023.
"One of the elements I appreciate most about directing is watching actors bring stories to life," said Heinzmann, adding, "I enjoy setting up situations that bring out the best in the actor and the character– and the camaraderie you experience working on a project together."
Bandon Playhouse has provided the best in community theater, from classic musicals to premiere works by new playwrights, since 1976. Bandon Playhouse volunteers are proud to keep the performing arts alive and accessible on the Southern Oregon Coast.
There is no cost to audition. Those who join the cast and crew are asked to join Bandon Playhouse. Annual membership is $5 for individuals. For more information, call 541-290-8046.
Below: Bandon Playhouse opened its 2024 season with the play "Radium Girls," written by D.W. Gregory, and directed by Stephanie Jones. Cast and crew photo by Eric Wyatt.
Thank you to everyone who supported Bandon Playhouse by attending
"Radium Girls" and to our season sponsors:
Robert S. Miller III
Joseph Bain/Bain Insurance
Umpqua Bank
Inn at Face Rock
Rogue Credit Union
Our show was a rousing success, thanks to YOU!
"Radium Girls" and to our season sponsors:
Robert S. Miller III
Joseph Bain/Bain Insurance
Umpqua Bank
Inn at Face Rock
Rogue Credit Union
Our show was a rousing success, thanks to YOU!
Bandon Burns!
Made in collaboration with the Bandon Historical Society Museum, Bandon Burns! details the
horrific day and night in 1936 when fire destroyed our town. Playhouse members read from the
actual narratives of survivors of that horrific event, punctuated with photos from the disaster.
You'll find the video on our Bandon Playhouse YouTube channel.
More videos will be coming - join us and be a part of these exciting projects!
Made in collaboration with the Bandon Historical Society Museum, Bandon Burns! details the
horrific day and night in 1936 when fire destroyed our town. Playhouse members read from the
actual narratives of survivors of that horrific event, punctuated with photos from the disaster.
You'll find the video on our Bandon Playhouse YouTube channel.
More videos will be coming - join us and be a part of these exciting projects!
Be a part of our future!
The Bandon Playhouse is pursuing several exciting projects, from videos to staged performances.
Join our mailing list to receive updates!
Contact us at thebandonplayhouse@gmail.com to be added to our list.
Board Members
Amy Moss Strong (President), Corrie Gant (Secretary), Thaddeus Konar (Treasurer), Jen Marcotte, Merri Seegrist, Stephanie Jones, Rob Jones, and Sandra Heinzmann
We appreciate your continued support!
The Bandon Playhouse is pursuing several exciting projects, from videos to staged performances.
Join our mailing list to receive updates!
Contact us at thebandonplayhouse@gmail.com to be added to our list.
Board Members
Amy Moss Strong (President), Corrie Gant (Secretary), Thaddeus Konar (Treasurer), Jen Marcotte, Merri Seegrist, Stephanie Jones, Rob Jones, and Sandra Heinzmann
We appreciate your continued support!