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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.

COMPANY is the first show of Mason Community Players’ 2027 Season. 

It will be presented February 19-27, 2027.

The show will be directed by Jim Cronin, produced by Tess Catlin, stage managed by Stephanie Dalsfoist with music direction by Lara Gonzalez.

Auditions will be held at the Mason Community Playhouse – 5529 Mason Road in Mason:

• Saturday, November 14th, from Noon to 2:00pm 
• Sunday, November 15th, from 1:00 to 3:00pm 
• Monday, November 16th, from 7:00 to 9:00pm 

Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script.

Those trying out are asked to bring a prepared vocal selection of 16-32 bars from musical theatre. An accompanist will be provided, as well as a Bluetooth speaker for tracks. No A capella selections, please.

Dance per se will not be a part of the audition process. There will be a simple observation of movement by the choreographer, but please wear comfortable shoes … ones that won’t trip you up.

Those auditioning are asked to fill out a form, which can be accessed here – https://www.masonplayers.org/j30/index.php?view=article&id=513:page-233&catid=2.

A complete list of character descriptions, which includes vocal ranges is also included on the page, as is contact information for the director, if you have questions or concerns.