Turnaway Play Characters (based off real study participants, one actor can play up to 3 characters)
Instructions
No preparation needed, you will be reading from sides. sportmoredavies@gmail.com & info@turnawayproject.org
Rehearsal Dates
Sunday Oct 18th 10-12. Sunday Oct 25th 12-2. Dress rehearsal Nov 14th 7-9
Performance Dates
Nov 15th 6-8
Show Info
The Turnaway Play is a staged reading based off the findings of the Turnaway Study. By bridging the science and stories based on the lives of women who received, and were denied abortions, it paints a clear picture of the vitality of reproductive freedom as a human right.
Audition Location/Date/Times
Type
Location
Date
Time
Open
Book RePort 40 Main St Port Washington
Oct 13
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Roles
Role
M/F
Age
Description
Researcher: Dr. Diana Greene Foster
F
largest role, lead researcher of the Turnaway Study. Middle aged. Heartfelt and dedicated, also humorous.
Researcher: Rhonda
F
22-28
outspoken researcher, mid 20's.
Researcher: Serena
F
25-35
Black women from North Carolina (actor must identify as black). Mission driven, from late 20's - mid 30's
Researcher: Luisa
F
22
Mexican American women from Texas (actor must be Latinx and Spanish speaking). 22 years old, newest Turnaway researcher battling with her families expectations.
Turnaway Play Character: Amy
F
28
Was 28 years old and 6 weeks pregnant when she received an abortion. A family-centered and religious Texan.
Turnaway Play Character: Angela
F
17
17 year old from Illinois who is desperate for independence after being denied an abortion at 24 weeks pregnant.
Turnaway Play Character: Brenda
F
24
A 24 year old New-Yorker who was denied an abortion at 24 weeks pregnant. She deals with substance abuse and violent relationships.
Turnaway Play Character: Kiara
F
26
26 years old from Kentucky, escaped an abusive relationship and was able to receive an abortion at 13 weeks pregnant. She is know happily married.
Turnaway Play Character: Martina
F
22
Independent and athletic 22 year old. She received an abortion at 9 weeks pregnant in Arizona.
Turnaway Play Character: Sofia
F
19
19 years old and 26 weeks pregnant in California. She was denied an abortion, and due to money struggles she had to defer her dreams.