Marjorie Prime by Jordan Harrison (2015)
Casting a staged reading of Marjorie Prime at the Joslyn Center in Palm Desert as part of the Joslyn 2020 Reading Series.
Synopsis: It’s the age of artificial intelligence, and 85-year-old Marjorie--a jumble of disparate, fading memories--has a handsome new companion who’s programmed to feed the story of her life back to her. What would we remember, and what would we forget, if given the chance? In this richly spare, wondrous new play, Jordan Harrison explores the mysteries of human identity and the limits--if any--of what technology can replace.
Rehearsal and Production Dates & Locations
Rehearsal and presentation Mar. 14 (10 a.m.-6 p.m.; 4 p.m. presentation) at the Joslyn Center in the Arthur Newman Theatre at 73-750 Catalina Way, Palm Desert, CA 92260.
Marjorie—woman, any race, 70 to 85: smart, self-involved, dramatic, doesn’t take life too seriously, starting to suffer from Alzheimer’s
Tess—woman, any race, 40 to 60, Marjorie’s daughter: pragmatic, resentful of mother’s egotism, cynical, prickly, wry humor
Jon—man, any race, 40 to 60, Tess’ husband: patient, gentle, supportive, sense of humor
Walter—man, any race, 30 to 45: A prime--simulated version of Marjorie's husband from her youth; sweet, good natured, flirtatious, learning memories and history as he goes
Please email
jkmn@hotmail.com to obtain sides and schedule an audition
Compensation & Union Contract Details
Pays $40 per actor.
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