Seeking Performers for "Dr. Cook’s Garden" Show
The company is holding auditions for "Dr. Cook’s Garden" by Ira Levin. and looking for performers, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: In the Vermont village of Greenfield Center, lives the genial, benevolent, and greatly loved old physician, Dr. Cook, who is very proud of his award winning garden and his community. When former resident and new doctor, Jim Tennyson arrives to visit his mentor, the two become pitted against each other over a matter of medical ethics. Their ultimate reactions to this dilemma, provide the audience with some unforgettable, breath-stopping suspense filled moments. By the author of Deathtrap, Stepford Wives and Rosemary’s Baby, Ira Levin’s story will keep you on the edge of your seat. Rate: This is a non-equity, non-pay production. Additional info: Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. No monologues are necessary. All those auditioning are encouraged to provide a resume of their onstage experience and must provide a list of all potential conflicts including travel. Any conflicts with the posted schedule must be discussed with the Producer and agreed to by the Director before casting can be confirmed. PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE: 12 Total Performances Fridays and Saturdays – October, 18, 19, 25, 26, November 1, 2, 8, 9 at 7:30 pm Matinees – October 20, 27, November 2, 3 at 2:00pm Please apply if interested.
5 roles
Young, idealistic new physician, former resident of Greenfield Center. Grew up admiring his mentor/ father figure Dr. Cook.
Dr. Cook’s long time nurse and resident of Greenfield Center. Has known Jim since he was a boy. Knows everyone in the town and their business. Dr. Cook’s right hand nurse taking care of him as well as the town folks.
Dr. Cook’s housekeeper and cook. Also a resident of Greenfield Center. Also has known Jim his whole life. Loves to chat with Bea and Dr. Cook about the residents of the village. She also is very aware of her responsibility to take care of Dr. Cook, the bachelor.
He is the only doctor in the village of Greenfield Center. The town folks describe him as loving, and benevolent. He is ready to make a house call anytime night or day. He is proud of his community as much as he is proud of his prize winning garden. He feels it is his responsibility to tend to the town like he does his garden.
Doc’s long time gardener and newly elected constable for the Village. Friendly, likeable and hard working. Like family with Bea, Dora and Doc.
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