Dreamwell Theatre will hold auditions for “Fix Me, Jesus” by Helen Snead and directed by Rachael Lindhart at the Iowa City Public Library. Dates and times are Friday, January 18, from 6 to 8:30 pm and Saturday, January 19th from 1 to 4:30 pm with possible callbacks on Sunday, January 20th at 1 pm. “Fix Me Jesus” rehearsals will begin January 27 and will be held at Trinity Episcopal Church on College. Performance dates are March 8, 9, 15, and 16.

“Fix Me, Jesus” by Helen Snead is a comedy built around issues arising when three generations of women from a wealthy Texas family collide in a fitting room in a Dallas Nieman Marcus store.

Characters:

Mrs. Craig- long-time Nieman Marcus Saleslady in her late 40s to mid 50s

Annabelle Armstrong- 33 years old and our leading lady; she has a varietY of problems, ranging from possible anorexia, a very poor self image, panic attacks and reliance on her father. At the same time she is highly intelligent and educated and heroic

Young Annabell- 10 years old and trying to please all the women in her family and her demanding father

Annabel’s Mother, early 40s, struggling to keep her marriage together and dependent on her mother for advice in doing so

Grandmother- 60 to 70 years old, and a proud Texas bigot; a character and fearless

Dr. Feld- about 45 and possibly good looking — certainly Jewish looking, from New York and a psychoanalyst

If you have questions, please call Rachael Lindhart at 319-337-2206.