AUDITION INFORMATION FOR

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Aggie Manville – The stage manager and prompter, tough and patient. They are almost “bomb-proof” regarding theatrical disasters. – any age

Geraldine/Gerry Dunbar – The director who works to pull together this trouble troupe of actors without strangling any of them (or the playwright) – over 25 years old

Louise/Louie Perry – The overworked scenic, light, and sound technician. The only thing they don’t do backstage is dress the actors. Can be described as “a bit of an Eeyore.” – any age

Phyllis/Phil Montague – The somewhat eccentric novice playwright. They are ditzy and self-centered and doesn’t understand why everyone objects to their “small” tinkering with the script to improve the show – over 35 years old

Henry Benish – Leading man: Lord Dudley; Mr. Benish is a people-pleaser, especially for his wife, Polly. He shows his nerves and has a difficult time staying on track. – mid 50’s

Polly Benish – Leading lady (diva): Lady Margaret; Mrs. Benish LOVES the attention of center-stage. She is quick to take offense at any slight, either real or imagined – mid 50’s

Marla “Smitty” Smith – Doris, the maid; She suffers from stage fright and often forgets her lines. She really doesn’t want to be on stage – younger than 25 years old

Saul Watson – The “villain”: Dr. Rex Forbes; He loves to stir the pot and make jokes. His favorite target is Polly because she is so easy to get a rise out of. He does indulge in some “liquid courage.” - 40-50 years old

Billy Carewe – Stephen Sellers; A young, handsome, high-spirited man. He develops a crush on Violet. – 25 to 35 years old

Violet Imbry – Diana Lassiter; A pretty face that might have a brain. She knows all her lines, just not the meaning - 25-35 years old