Casting Call For Stage Play "Present Laughter"
Theatre is proud to announce auditions for its Spring 2024 production, "Present Laughter". Actors wanted. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See the breakdown below. About the project: At the center of his own universe sits matinee idol Garry Essendine: suave, hedonistic and too old, says his wife, to be having numerous affairs. His line in harmless, infatuated debutantes is largely tolerated but playing closer to home is not. Just before he escapes on tour to Africa the full extent of his misdemeanors is discovered. And all hell breaks loose. Noel Coward's Present Laughter premiered in the early years of the Second World War just as such privileged lives were threatened with fundamental social change. Additional info: Please prepare a 1-2 minute British monologue. Callbacks on Thursday, December 14 from 6–10 p.m. At callbacks, actors will read from the script. Rehearsals will begin on Wednesday, January 17th and will be held every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 6:00-9:30 PM. Performances will be March 8,9,10,15,16,17,22,23,24. If you are interested, please apply.
11 roles
Self-obsessed famous London actor; age 40*; he dreads getting old and losing his appeal, but in reality fears being alone; British accent (RP) required; has several monologues.
Garry's wife (they've been separated for years, but she is still in his small circle of friends); stylish/poised, kind, witty, pragmatic; in her 30s; theatrical producer/writer; British accent (RP) required.
Garry's theatrical manager and friend; in his late 30s; smart, romantic; in love with Joanna; British accent (RP) required.
Successful businessman; Garry's longtime producer and friend; husband of Joanna; proper, proud, slightly pompous but oblivious; about 40; British accent (RP) required.
Wife of Henry; in her early 30s; attractive, glamorous, cunning, self-confident, seductive; British accent (RP) required.
Garry's tolerant secretary and confidante; organized, sharp-witted, patient, pleasant but also austere; in her early 40s; British accent (RP) required.
Pretty debutante; quirky, astute, slightly naïve, but ambitious; ardent admirer of Garry; age 24; British accent (RP) required.
Earnest, aspiring playwright; obsessed fan of Garry; slightly unstable, odd, nervous; wears glasses; in his 20s; British accent (RP) required.
Garry's valet; unrefined, laidback, easygoing; Cockney accent required.
Garry's chain-smoking housekeeper; slow-moving, strange; attends séances; Swedish accent required (can be doubled with Lady Saltburn).
Wealthy aristocrat; dignified but sometimes effusive; aunt of Daphne; patron of the arts; British accent (RP) required (can be doubled with Miss Erikson).
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