MAC Theater Auditions

Marion, MA - The Marion Art Center announces open auditions for its October production of These Shining Lives, written by Melanie Marnich and directed by Pippa Asker. Auditions will take place on Saturday, August 5 from 10:00am-12:00pm and Sunday, August 6, 5:00-7:00pm at the MAC, located at 80 Pleasant Street in Marion, MA.

These Shining Lives chronicles the strength and determination of four women considered expendable in their day. The beauty of Catherine and her friends’ relationship with one another and with those they love, is a story of survival in its most transcendent sense, as they refuse to allow the company that stole their health to kill their spirits—or endanger the lives of those who come after them.

The director will be casting the following main roles: 4 females (various age ranges, 20-40), 2 males (age range 25-35 and 25-65); secondary roles: several small (male) roles for may be filled by main cast, or the director may cast 1-2 additional actors to play multiple small parts. To learn more about character roles and schedule, visit marionartcenter.org/auditions. Please contact director Pippa Asker at [email protected] with any questions.

MAC Member Day Rescheduled

Marion, MA - Members of the MAC are invited to a member appreciation day celebration at the Marion Art Center on Saturday, August 5 from 2:00-4:00pm. This event has been rescheduled from the original date in June, which was cancelled due to foul weather. During the event, the MAC will offer free ice cream, face painting, lawn games, and live music by Butch McCarthy. This family-friendly event is for all MAC members. Artists participating in the upcoming Summer Members’ Show may drop off artwork before 2pm and stay for the event! Those who wish to join the MAC can do so at the event or sign up ahead of time at marionartcenter.org/join. This event is free to attend, but the members are encouraged to register ahead of time. To RSVP, register online at marionartcenter.org/events, email [email protected], or call 508-748-1266 with name, contact info, and number of attendees including children.