RISE is thrilled to announce auditions for an original historical play, A SLATER’S TALE, to be performed at the Woonsocket Museum of Work and Culture.

AUDITIONS:
Thursday, 9/4
Friday, 9/5
7:00-9:00 PM, both days

WHERE:
Beacon Charter High School for the Arts

PERFORMANCES:
November 7-9, 2025

Performances will be held at the Museum of Work and Culture
42 South Main St., Woonsocket RI, 02895

A SLATER’S TALE
Help bring local history to life in this first-of-a-kind collaboration between two local institutions, Rhode Island Stage Ensemble and the Woonsocket Museum of Work and Culture. RISE and the museum are thrilled to present this original, site-specific theater piece from screenwriter Guy Benoit, inspired by the acclaimed docuseries Slatersville from Rhode Island-based filmmaker Christian de Rezendes. A Slater’s Tale uses local historical figures and icons to examine what happens when a wealthy family finally runs out of money, exploring the effects of wealth on those who have it, those who want it, those who don’t have it and don’t want it - and their friends. This dark comic work of historical fiction features colorful, detailed characters and incorporates traditional New England folk music (singing is optional for performers!)

Written by Guy Benoit
Directed by Merynn Flynn
Producer: Pat Ferron
Based on the docuseries SLATERSVILLE by Christian de Rezendes

For all the information, please visit www.ristage.org