CHESTERTOWN — The second production of the 2025 season at the Garfield Center for the Arts is Sean Grennan’s “A Rock Sails By,” to be directed by the GCA’s theater manager Nic Carter.
“A Rock Sails By” will be performed over three weekends from April 25 through May 11.
In Grennan’s play, Dr. Lynn Cummings, a facts-only astrophysicist, has discovered herself at life’s crossroads as she deals with personal, life-altering challenges. She has always believed in science over faith in the unknown, but this certainty, once a source of comfort, is now a cause for emptiness.
When an unidentified object is sighted heading toward Earth, Cummings grants an interview to a journalist who misquotes her.
With her credibility on the line, Cummings invites the journalist to witness the object with her as it comes closest to Earth. Cummings hopes it will pass without incident, but there is no telling what she will discover beyond the stars.
“A Rock Sails By” has been described as “a thought-provoking story filled with wit, humor, emotion and meaning.”
Auditions are scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25 and Thursday, Feb. 27 and 1 p.m. Saturday, March 1.
All auditionees will be asked to do cold readings from the script.
A prepared monologue is not required, but if an actor has one prepared, the director will gladly allow the actor to perform it.
Character descriptions can be found at https://www.garfieldcenter.org/arocksailsbycharacters. Auditionees are strongly encouraged to visit this page to understand the roles available.
For more information, contact director Nic Carter at ncarter@garfieldcenter.org.
The Garfield Center for the Arts is located at 210 High St. in downtown Chestertown.