Description:

Wheaton Drama invites you to audition for Still Alice, adapted by Christine Mary Dunford from the book by Lisa Genova. Thisis a heartbreaking and hopeful story of a university professor at the height of her career who is diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease. Fiercely independent, with a husband and two children, Alice strives to make sense of her changing world as her memory begins to falter. For more information about the play, go to: Still Alice | Wheaton Drama.

Seeking men and women, ranging in age from 20s - 50s. Open Call.

All roles are open, and no appointment is necessary. Actors will be seen in order of arrival.

All ethnicities and genders welcome. Auditions will consist of cold readings. Headshot and resume are optional.

Directed by Sean Hargadon. There is no pay. The production will be presented by Wheaton Drama, Inc. at 111 N. Hale Street, Wheaton, IL 60187.

LOCATION: Wheaton Drama at Playhouse 111, 111 N. Hale Street, Wheaton, IL 60187.

CHARACTERS:
Alice: Fifty years old. Cognitive psychology professor at Harvard University. Driven. Ambitious. Practical. Serious but with a sense of humor. Committed to her work, respected in her field. About to be diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease. Can hear and talk with Herself.

Herself: Herself and Alice are the same person in two bodies. She is Alice's inner thoughts.

John: Alice's husband. A biology/research professor at Harvard University. Brilliant. Outgoing and friendly. Ambitious. Comforted in research, facts, and action. Committed to his research.

Thomas: Son of Alice and John. Twenties. Attorney. Little self-focused. Married and trying to have a child.

Lydia: Daughter of Alice and John. Twenties. Artist/actor. Brilliant but not interested in traditional education.

Dr. Tamara: Alice's doctor for many years. (Also plays Beth).

Dr. Davis: Neurologist. Specializes in Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. (Also plays Dan).