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Wit by Richland Players
in Richland, Washington, United States

What To Know About This Production

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Wit examines end-of-life during ongoing medical treatment through the eyes of Vivian Bearing—an accomplished 17th-century poetry professor undergoing experimental cancer treatments.

Auditions will happen in two parts. For the lead role of Vivian only, the audition will require a 2-3 minute monologue and will be scheduled for February 1st. Auditions for all other roles will be open cold reads scheduled for 6pm on February 15th and 16th.

Performances

  • Apr 10 Friday 7:30 PM
  • Apr 11 Saturday 7:30 PM
  • Apr 12 Sunday 2:00 PM
  • Apr 17 Friday 7:30 PM
  • Apr 18 Saturday 7:30 PM
  • Apr 19 Sunday 2:00 PM
  • Apr 24 Friday 7:30 PM
  • Apr 25 Saturday 7:30 PM
  • Apr 26 Sunday 2:00 PM

Auditions For Wit

Auditions are Past

Audition Times

  • Feb 1 Sunday 6:00 PM
  • Feb 1 Sunday 6:15 PM
  • Feb 1 Sunday 6:30 PM
  • Feb 1 Sunday 6:45 PM
  • Feb 1 Sunday 7:00 PM
  • Feb 15 Sunday 6:00 PM
  • Feb 16 Monday 6:00 PM

Audition details are not yet posted. Check back later or reach out to Richland Players directly with any questions.

Cast List For Wit

Available Roles

  • Vivian Bearing, Ph D - middle-aged, professor of seventeenth century poetry at the local university
  • Harvey Kelekian, MD - middle-aged, chief of medical oncology
  • Jason Posner - late 20s, clinical fellow, medical oncology branch
  • Susie Monahan, RN, BSN - experienced primary nurse, cancer inpatient unit
  • EM Ashford, D Phil - portrayed at 50 and at 80 years old, professor emerita of English literature
  • Mr Bearing - father of Vivian at the age of 5 years old
  • Ensemble - lab technicians, clinical fellows, university students, hospital code team

For Wit

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