Step into the spotlight in an upcoming theater production

MARION — The Marion Art Center will be conducting auditions for its August production of “Miss Witherspoon,” a thought-provoking comedy about a woman’s reluctant journey through reincarnation and the afterlife.

The title character, Miss Witherspoon, has given up on life but finds herself in the “Bardo,” a cosmic waiting room. Prodded by Maryamma, an unwavering yet kind South Asian woman, Miss Witherspoon confronts her resistance to reincarnation and learns unexpected lessons through her short-lived lives on earth.

This play explores themes of morality, growth and redemption with a humorous touch.

Written by Tony award-winning playwright Christopher Durang, Kate Fishman will be directing the play.

Auditions will be held on Saturday, May 3 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Sunday, May 4 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at 80 Pleasant Street.

More information, including a list of characters and descriptions, is available at https://www.marionartwcenter.org/audtions.

The nine performance dates are Aug. 8-10, 15-17 and 22-24 with evening shows at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m.