My Mother's Lesbian Jewish Wiccan Wedding

By David Hein & Irene Sankoff; Songs by David Hein
Director: Michal Simpson

Music Director: Kate Schrader

 

DATES/TIMES:
Sunday, February 16 -- 7:00pm
Monday, February 17 -- 7:00pm

 

CALLBACKS (by invitation only):
Sunday, February 23 -- 7:00pm

 

LOCATION:

Auditions and Callbacks will be held at:

St. Paul’s Methodist Church

5410 Corby St

Omaha, NE 68104

NOTE: From the north parking lot of the church, enter by the door under the blue awning.

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Performance Dates:
April 10 – 27, 2025

Thursdays and Fridays at 7:00pm
Saturdays at 2:00pm

Sundays at 6:00pm

 

Rehearsals:

Begin February 25, 2025.

Typically Monday through Thursday evenings and possibly some Saturdays.

Full Day Tech on Sunday, April 6.

Rehearsal schedule subject to change depending on actor conflicts.

 

Stipend:
$400

Note: The actor playing David will also serve as a musician and will receive an extra $200 for that work.

 

Audition Preparation:
Auditioners should bring a prepared musical audition that shows range, and may be asked to do some movement.

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Audition Protocol:

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to audition start time complete an audition form. Bring a list of conflicts you have between February 24 and April 27, 2025. A resume with information on prior acting experience is welcome but not required. The Shelterbelt encourages performers of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, and abilities to audition.

 

ABOUT THE SHOW

David is the only child of a psychologist(Garth) and a psychology professor (Claire) who live in Lincoln, Nebraska. As his parents’ marriage hits the rocks, his mother also loses her teaching job. When she does land another position, it’s in the Canadian province of Ottawa. From there, it’s just a short leap to love and laughter, exploration of self and relationships, and the politics of marriage. Truly a musical memoir of life in the 1990’s and a dual coming-of- age story, told with love and lots of laughs. This is the Omaha premiere of MY MOTHER’S LESBIAN JEWISH WICCAN WEDDING written by David Hein and Irene Sankoff, the writing team behind the hit musical Come from Away.  

 

Character Descriptions:

David - The narrator; Tenor; 20s - 30s; must play guitar

Claire - David’s mother; Mezzo; mid 30s - 50

Jane - Claire’s free spirited Wiccan girlfriend; Mezzo; mid 30s -50

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Young David - a well-adjusted teenager who loves Nintendo & his parents; Tenor; 13-19

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Ensemble

 -20s & up

-Any identity

-Variety of characters including:

Irene (David’s girlfriend)

Garth (David’s dad)

Choir Members

Hooter’s Staff

Airline Staff

Family Members

Reporters

Rabbis

A host of others!
 

Questions:

Please email artistic@shelterbelt.org.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​