Main Stage Auditions

33 Variations

By Moisés Kaufman

June 24 & 25, 7 p.m. at the theatre annex

Performance dates are Sept. 14 & 15, 2012

While centered by Beethoven’s composition, 33 Variations, this play has many variations of its own. A mother coming to terms with her daughter. A composer coming to terms with his genius. And, even though they’re separated by 200 years, these two people share an obsession that might, even just for a moment, make time stand still. Drama, memory and music combine to transport you from present-day New York to nineteenth-century Austria in this extraordinary American play about passion, parenthood and the moments of beauty that can transform a life.

Roles:

• Pianist, must play all 33 variations flawlessly
• Dr. Katherine Brant, a musicologist. (50s)
• Clara Brandt, her daughter (30s) 
• Ludwig Van Beethoven, a composer (early 50s)
• Anton Schindler, his secretary (mid 20’s)
• Anton Diabelli, a music publisher (late 30’s)
• Mike Clark, a nurse (30’s)
• Dr. Gertrude Ladenburger, librarian (60’s)
• Nurse (voice only)
• Flight attendant (voice only)

Scripts will be available for sign-out at the theatre. Call the director, Kathy Clopper (765-847-2431), if you have any questions.