Actors Required for "Love, Sex and the I.R.S." Play
A theatre play titled "Love, Sex and the I.R.S." is looking for performers. Please review the details provided below for more information. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: The classic farce that everyone should be doing – especially around tax time! Jon Trachtman and Leslie Arthur are out-of-work musicians who room together in New York City. To save money, Jon has been filing tax returns listing the pair as married. The day of reckoning comes when the Internal Revenue Service informs the “couple” they’re going to be investigated. Leslie masquerades as a housewife, aided by Jon’s fiancée, Kate. Complicating matters further, Leslie and Kate are having an affair behind Jon’s back, Jon’s mother drops in unexpectedly to meet her son’s fiancée, and Leslie’s ex-girlfriend shows up demanding to know why Leslie has changed and won’t see her anymore. Like a cross between I Love Lucy and Some Like it Hot. Additional info: Auditions will consist of cold reading from the script. Please bring a copy of your acting resume and a current photograph that directors may keep. Director’s Note: Please be aware that this production is a farce. The humor lies in presenting crazy, unexpected, and seemingly absurd situations to the audience. I am looking for actors with great comedic timing who can keep up the fast pace of a farce. So please be familiar with the synopsis of the play, and the characters, and be ready to bring the funny! Show Dates: March 1-17, 2024; Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 pm; Sundays at 2 pm. Rehearsal Schedule: Read Thru: Sunday, December 17th at 6 pm; Rehearsals will begin after the holidays, Thursday, January 4th at 7 pm. Rehearsals will typically take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 p.m. and on Sundays. Sunday afternoons or evenings depending on actor availability. Tech Week: Sunday, February 24 through Wednesday, February 28 (Actors are required to attend all tech dates). If you are interested please apply.
8 roles
An out-of-work musician. Roommate of Jon. Gawky. Note: Leslie is male, but will appear in female drag at certain points during the production as he is posing as Jon’s wife to fool the I.R.S.
An out-of-work musician. Roommate of Leslie. Good-looking and likable. Engaged to Kate Dennis.
Jon’s fiance, but is secretly having an affair with Leslie. Helps Jon & Leslie pull off their scheme to fool the I.R.S. Clever, quick on her feet.
Leslie and Jon’s landlord. Drunk. Suspicious. Doesn’t want women living in the apartment with Leslie and Jon.
An I.R.S. agent who is sent to interview Jon and Leslie to see if they are a married couple. Overstays his welcome.
Jon’s mother – despite sending a telegram, her arrival is a surprise to Jon. She’s here to meet Kate and plan a wedding.
Leslie’s girlfriend – very chatty. Comes over to the apartment to confront Leslie about why he’s been avoiding her.
A shady character, so an odd and interesting choice for a wedding officiant.
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