AUDITION NOTICE: Mother of the Maid - Lind Theatre

Title: Mother of the Maid

Presented By: Lind Theatre

Genre: Drama / Historical

Synopsis: This compelling drama explores the life and perspective of Jeanne D'Arc's mother - a sensible, hardworking, God-fearing peasant woman whose faith is upended as she confronts the baffling journey of her odd and extraordinary daughter. This riveting play is an epic tale told through an unexpected, remarkable, and uniquely insightful viewpoint, with the mother-daughter relationship at its core.

Audition Date: January 29th, 2026

Audition Time: 6:30PM

• Callback (if required) - February 2nd, 2PM

Audition Requirements: Prepare a piece to read or be prepared for a cold read.

Audition Registration: Contact the Director at thelind.president@gmail.com

Audition Pack: E-copy of the script available on request

Performance Dates: July 3rd – 11th, 2026

Rehearsal Dates: Commencing mid-March (dates to be confirmed)

Creative Team:

• Playwright - Jane Anderson

• Director - Glenda Campi

Production Website: Lind Theatre - Mother of the Maid

Other Information: Roles require gentle French or English-range accents.

• Isabelle D’Arc – French accent. Jeanne’s mother. Performs in every scene. Extremely demanding role.

• Jeanne D’Arc (The Maid) – Young female. Performs in Act 1 Scenes 1, 2, 4 and Act 2 Scenes 1, 4, 6.

• Jacques D’Arc – French accent. Jeanne’s father. Act 1 Scenes 2, 3, 5; Act 2 Scenes 1, 2, 3, 7.

• Pierre D’Arc – French accent. Jeanne’s older brother. Act 1 Scenes 2, 4, 5, 6; Act 2 Scenes 1, 2, 7.

• Father Gilbert – French accent. Family priest. Act 1 Scene 3; Act 2 Scene 3. Full reciprocal interaction scenes.

• Lady of the Court – English accent. Well-meaning woman of privilege. Act 1 Scene 6; Act 2 Scene 5.

• Court Scribe – English accent. Act 1 Scene 5. Small role (approx. 15 lines).

• Jeanne’s Personal Chamberlain – English accent. Act 1 Scene 6 (approx. 6 lines).

• Prison Guard – English accent. Act 2 Scene 6 (approx. 3 lines).

• Monique – French accent. Lady of the Court’s chambermaid. Act 1 Scene 6.