The Cover of Life is the second show of Mason Players’ 2027 Season. The production is being directed by Gail Rudolph, produced by Mary Stan Fizer, and stage managed by Melodie LaNicca and will be presented April 23 through May 1, 2027.
The show, written by R.T. Robinson, is set in rural Louisiana in 1943 and follows three young brides – Tood, Weetsie, and Sybill – each married to a Cliffert brother. With their husbands away at war, the women live under the care of their mother-in-law, Ola, navigating the challenges of domestic life and societal expectations. A local news story about their resilience catches the attention of Life Magazine publisher Henry Luce, who sends war correspondent Kate Miller to cover their story for the magazine’s cover.
Auditions will be held at the Mason Community Playhouse, 5529 Mason Road in Mason:
- Sunday, November 22nd, from 2:00 to 5:00pm
- Monday, November 23rd, from 7:00 to 9:00pm
Those who wish to audition are asked to fill out a form and share their choice of audition times. The form is accessible here – https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf0qBApnDBGhbtTdhYcS2O1e44nX-YiYW8Re31_OVzF8Yy5Uw/viewform.
Walk-ins are also welcome.
For auditions:
- Please bring a resume. An audition form will be provided to be filled out, if you have not done so online.
- Be prepared for cold readings from the script.
- Expect to audition with a Southern accent.
The show includes three women in their early to late 20s, three women 40 to 60, and one male in his early 20s.
A complete list of characters and a description for each is available on MCP’s web site here – https://www.masonplayers.org/j30/index.php?view=article&id=510:page-232&catid=2.
Questions or concerns are welcomed by Director Gail Rudolph, gfrudolph@gmail.com.
