Marion, MA - The Marion Art Center announces auditions for their production of Ripcord, written by David Lindsay-Abaire and directed by John Heavey. Auditions will be held on January 4, 2025 from 9:00am-12:00pm and again Sunday January 5, 2025 from 12:00-3:00pm. Show dates are March 7-23, 2025, with Friday and Saturday performances at 7:30pm, and Sunday matinees at 2:00pm.

Synopsis

A sunny room on an upper floor is prime real estate in the Bristol Place Senior Living Facility, so when the cantankerous Abby is forced to share her quarters with new-arrival Marilyn, she has no choice but to get rid of the infuriatingly chipper woman by any means necessary. A seemingly harmless bet between the old women quickly escalates into a dangerous game of one-upmanship that reveals not just the tenacity of these worthy opponents, but also deeper truths that each would rather remain hidden.

Director John Heavey will be casting three women and three men, as follows: Abby Binder (lead, 60’s-70’s), Marilyn Dunne (lead, 60’s-70’s), Scotty (supporting, 20-30’s), Colleen (supporting, 30’s- 40’s), Derek (supporting, 30’s-40’s), and Benjamin (supporting, 30’s-40’s). The audition will consist of readings from various scenes from the script with others auditioning. A full cast description and more details can be found online at marionartcenter.org/auditions.

Call for works for the Winter Members’ Show

The Marion Art Center announces a call for works for the Winter Members’ Show opening January 11, 2025 with a reception from 3:00-5:00pm. The show runs through February 14, 2025. All members may enter up to two pieces each. Works must be original, must have been executed by the artist within the last five years, and must not have been previously shown at the Marion Art Center. The MAC will not exhibit works that are in poor condition (including frame) or are not properly prepared for easy installation.

To exhibit, members should drop off artwork at the MAC at 80 Pleasant Street, Marion, MA on Saturday, January 4 between 10:00am-2:00 pm or Tuesday, January 7, 10:00am-2:00 pm. Artists may download and print the consignment agreement ahead of time, found online at marionartcenter.org/on-exhibit. Anyone wishing to participate who is not yet a member can join online any time at marionartcenter.org/join. Please send questions to [email protected].