'Night Mother: Non-Union, Volunteer
'Night Mother: Non-Union, Volunteer
Thelma Cates is a mother and widow who lives with her daughter, Jessie. Jessie is the divorced mother of a troubled son who struggles with life as an unemployed epileptic. She confesses to her mother that she is going to take her life. Tonight. As Mama pleads with her to reconsider her decision, old secrets are revealed, and long-ignored feelings rise to the surface. The mother-daughter bond between Jessie and Mama becomes stronger and lovelier than ever, making it possible for Jessie to end her noisy, cluttered existence, and take a quieter, calmer path with closure and love.
Auditions (by appointment):
Monday, January 19, 7 PM
Saturday, January 24, 1 PM
Call Backs (by invitation only):
Monday, February 2, 7-10 PM
Rehearsals begin April 25 at 11 AM.
Please contact Katina at artisticdirector@altarena.org should you have any questions.
Auditions will be held at the Altarena Playhouse, 1409 High Street, Alameda.
Performers of all races, ethnicities and genders are encouraged to audition. Non-AEA only.
These are volunteer positions, but there is a $500 expense reimbursement available for the run.
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Additional Info
Director: : ShawnJ West
Playwright: : Marsha Norman
Rehearsal Start Date: : 4/25/2026
Performance Start Date: : 5/29/2026
Rehearsal Location: : 1409 High Street Alameda
Performance Location: : 1409 High Street Alameda
Pay Rate: : Non AEA, $500 expense reimbursement
Audition Date(s) and Time(s): : Monday, January 19th at 7:00pm and Saturday, January 24th at 1:00pm, by appointment
Audition Location: : n/a
Number of roles available: : 2
Will there be callbacks? : Yes
Callback date, time, and location: : Monday, February 2nd, 7-10pm, by invitation, 1409 High Street Alameda