When Andrew suddenly reappears in his ex-wife Amara’s life after a new diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease, they begin to re-hash the memories of their 20-year marriage to reconnect to their past and stall Andrew’s decline. They find themselves growing closer again – until Andrew begins to forget her. Amara is left to reckon with her unresolved feelings surrounding their split and make an incredibly difficult decision. The Last Piece highlights the withstanding bond of love and how much of ourselves are made up of the fragile memories we hold.
Now seeking actors for the following roles:
-Amara: Mezzo-soprano, mid 60s but can be played by a person of any age. Single, practical, grounded, Caring when unguarded, works as a receptionist near the town she went to college in. Range: A3-Db5
-Andrew: Baritone, mid 60s but can be played by a person of any age. Amara’s ex-husband who she has not heard from in years, mysterious, and at times stubborn yet somehow charming. Range: A2-A4
-Young Amara: Soprano, ranges from 20-50 throughout the show. A sweet and sunny person who sees a lot of beauty in the simple things. She isn’t afraid to hold her own. Range: A3-Eb5
-Young Andrew: Tenor, ranges from 20-50 throughout the show. A romantic, spontaneous man who is full of ideas about the world. Range: C2-G4
GREEK CHORUS, three performers who double as miscellaneous characters, can be played by a person of any age:
Sopranos: Approximately C4-F#5
Alto: Approximately G3-D#5
-Morgan, soprano, Amara’s best friend since college.
-Shelby, soprano, Amara’s very dramatic friend and jazzercise enthusiast who doubles as Coffee shop employee. Range:
-Francine, alto, Amara’s moderately close friend who doubles as Doctor, alto, a geriatric psychiatrist who takes care of Andrew