The role is open to women ages 20 through 30, according to the theater’s website.
Audrey Heller and Bakol Ruben Gellar founded the Jewish Theatre of Bloomington in 2005 with a commitment to both Judaism and theater.
“I keep hearing over and over from audience members ... ‘You’ve done it again!’” Heller said in an email. “Comments like this mean the world to me and tell me that we are doing something right.”
“Collected Stories” is a two-person play about an author and a graduate student.
“The student becomes a protege, a disciple, colleague, friend and, ultimately, a threatening rival,” Heller said.
The mentor in the play is Jewish, but Heller said “Collected Stories” isn’t a representation of Jewish culture.
“Every play we choose must have a Jewish connection, but it must also have a universal theme or themes that speak to everyone, regardless of religion,” Heller said.
The theater is looking for someone able to play the role of Lisa, the mentoree, Heller said.
Auditions are from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. both Monday and Thursday in room 214 at the Monroe County Public Library. Those interested in scheduling a spot should contact Heller at 812-336-3198 or at hellera@indiana.edu. Both Jewish and non-Jewish women are welcome.
The play will be performed Oct. 24, 25, 29 and 31 at the Ivy Tech John Waldron Rose Firebay theater.
“When I co-founded the theater 10 years ago, my co-founder and I wanted to bring good theater to Bloomington from the unique perspective of Jews and Jewish life,” Heller said. “That we have accomplished that brings me great joy and satisfaction.”
