Auditions
Incorruptible
By Michael Hollinger
Directed by Kit Colbourn
AUDITIONS: JUN 16 & 17, 2024 | 7pm
Welcome to Priseaux, France, c. 1250 A.D.
The river flooded again. The chandler’s shop just burned to the ground. Nobody’s heard of the wheelbarrow yet. And St. Foy, the patron of the local monastery, hasn’t worked a miracle in thirteen years. In other words, the Dark Ages still look dark. All eyes turn to the Pope, whose promised visit will surely encourage other pilgrims to make the trek and restore the abbey to its former glory. That is, until a rival church claims to possess the relics of St. Foy—and their bones are working miracles. All seems lost until the destitute monks take a lesson from a larcenous one-eyed minstrel, who teaches them an outrageous new way to pay old debts.
3 Women, 5 Men
Ages are not specified by the playwright, and are fairly flexible so these are not set in stone. Lots will depend on the ages of available actors. Rehearsals will generally be Mondays 7-10pm, Wednesdays 7-10pm, Sundays 6-9pm. You will most likely not be called for every rehearsal, except tech week, for which you will be called every night that week until opening. Accents not required.
CHARLES – abbott of Priseaux (40s-60s)
BROTHER MARTIN – his second in command (30s-50s)
BROTHER OLF – a novice (20s-40s)
PEASANT WOMAN – from the Village (20s-40s)
JACK – a one-eyed minstrel (20s-50s) ability to juggle, play an instrument a plus
MARIE – his wife, of sorts (20s-50s)
AGATHA – abbess of Bernay (40s-60s)
SIDES:
Agatha-Martin-Peasant Woman-Charles
Incorruptible is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection. dramatists.com
Perfect Arrangement
By Topher Payne
Directed by Sydnie Grosberg Ronga
AUDITIONS: AUG 4 & 5, 2024 | 7pm
It’s 1950, and new colors are being added to the Red Scare. Two U.S. State Department employees, Bob and Norma, have been tasked with identifying sexual deviants within their ranks. There’s just one problem: both Bob and Norma are involved in a carefully constructed cover-up.
Inspired by the true story of the earliest stirrings of the gay rights movement, Perfect Arrangement merges madcap sitcom-style laughs with provocative drama as two U.S. State Department employees struggle to maintain their cover – and their sanity – in mid-century America.
Perfect Arrangement is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals, on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. concordtheatricals.com
Into the Breeches
By George Brant
Directed by Christine Crawfis
AUDITIONS: NOV 10 & 11, 2024 | 7pm
That time-honored adage, “The Show Must Go On,” takes on new meaning in this endearing and moving comedy set at a small theater in Wappingers Falls, NY in 1942. With the actors and director off at war, a group of passionate women face the daunting challenge of preserving the theatre’s reputation for mounting outstanding Shakespearean productions. Crammed with laughs and an abundance of visual humor, their fierce determination and unbridled enthusiasm will have audiences cheering as they prove that art and community triumph, even in times of peril.
Into The Breeches is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. concordtheatricals.com
Big Fish
THE MUSICAL
Book by John August
Music and Lyrics by Andrew LIPPA
Based on the novel by Daniel Wallace
Columbia Motion Picture written by John August
Directed by Michael J. Frohnhoefer
AUDITIONS: JAN 12 & 13, 2025 | 7pm
A fantastical musical adventure inspired by a father’s incredible stories. Based on the celebrated novel by Daniel Wallace and the acclaimed film directed by Tim Burton, Big Fish tells the story of Edward Bloom, a charming traveling salesman who lives life to its fullest, and then some. Overflowing with heart and humor, Big Fish is the extraordinary story that reminds us why we love going to the theatre.
Big Fish is presented through special arrangement with TRW Plays. trwplays.com
A buoyant feel-good show for the whole family.
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