A Play

By: Ken Ludwig

Directed By: Sharon Dennis

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​TIME & PLACE

Tuesday, January 21st @ 6:00 - 9:00 PM

Wednesday, January 22nd @ 6:00 - 9:00 PM

1st Avenue Presbyterian Church

418 N First Ave, Evansville, IN 47710

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PERFORMANCE INFORMATION

WHEN: March 21st-23rd & March 28th-30th

WHERE: Bosse High School Auditorium

RUNTIME: 2hrs

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SYNOPSIS

This play centers on George and Charlotte Hays who are fading stars of the 50’s. They are presently playing Cyrano and Private Lives in rep in Buffalo NY. They possibly have a shot at a Frank Capra film if all goes well but it does not. Their daughter Roz brings her fiancé, Howard, home to meet them to find her former boyfriend, Paul, working with her parents’ theatre troupe. Their lawyer, Richard, likes Charlotte a little too much and the ingenue, Eileen, likes George a little too much. Charlotte’s mother, Ethel, adds to the confusion because she is so hard of hearing, and adds to the hilarity due to her huge comedic stage presence.  

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ROLES
 

George Hay: (Masc presenting, 50s)

Over the top actor. Very dramatic. Part includes slapstick, strong physical humor and stage combat.  He is in despair as his long stage career is fading and is desperate for a chance to do a film. Husband of Charlotte.  Loves her but loves the ladies too. Father of Roz.

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Charlotte: (Femme presenting, 50s)

Seasoned stage actress. She plays all the female leads for this troupe including the ones for which she is too old.  She shares George’s ambition. She loves George but he is a lot to handle and she has a life to live. Part includes stage combat. Wife of George. Mother of Roz.

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Ethel: (Femme presenting, 70's)

Charlotte’s mother. Also a seasoned actress but well past her prime. She is still a part of the theatre troupe but does mostly costumes. Very hard of hearing. Very big presence.

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Rosalind: (Femme presenting, 20-20s)

Daughter of George and Charlotte. Was raised in the theatre but has left home to have a real career. She no longer wants to be involved with theatre or to return to the life of her parents. She has come to Buffalo to introduce her fiancé to her parents.

 

Eileen: (Femme presenting, 20s-30s)

Aspiring young actress. Thinks George is amazing. Having an affair with him.

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Howard: (Masc presenting, 20s-30s)

Roz’s fiancé. Roughly the same age. Weatherman. Both wimpy and excitable. Eager to impress but not very good at it. Part requires physical comedy.

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Paul: (Masc presenting, late 20s-30s)

Roz’s ex.  He still loves her.  Member of her parents’ theatre troupe.  Part requires physical comedy.

 

Richard: (Masc presenting, 50s)

Contemporary to George and Charlotte, also their lawyer. He is wealthy and likes the finer things in life which include Charlotte.   

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Stage Hands:

Four individuals will serve as soldiers in the opening scene, stage hand for George and Charlotte’s troupe and actual stage hands back stage during the show.

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WHAT TO PREPARE

 

Auditions will consist of cold (unseen before auditions)
 

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE

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Auditioners are asked to fill out the conflict list in the Audition Form, including work commitments through March 30th. Tech Rehearsals will begin Sunday, March 16th. All actors MUST be available for rehearsals from that date through the show’s opening date. There are no conflicts allowed during production/tech week. Strike will happen post-show on January 26th.

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DIVERSITY & INCLUSION IN CASTING

The Evansville Civic Theatre is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse creative environment. We actively welcome actors from all races, backgrounds, and lifestyles. We believe in considering all auditioners, regardless of their race, ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, stage of pregnancy, disability, age, or veteran status. We encourage anyone who is interested to audition! Every auditioner will be considered for a role, unless the race, age, or gender of a character is integral to the story or explicitly specified by the playwright and required by the production contract.

 

Any questions can be directed to Auditions@evvcivic.org