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"The Play That Goes Wrong" Play Needs Actors

El Dorado, AR, United States
ID: 278678Exp: 2/22/2025
Description:

Auditions for next community theatre production of "The Play That Goes Wrong". Seeking cast. Please see the breakdown below. Additional info: Preparing for Auditions: • Expect cold readings from the script & theatre games. • Be prepared to participate in movement exercises and learn some blocking choreography. Dress prepared for physical activity • Complete the Conflict Calendar, otherwise no advance preparation Download the Audition Form attached. Shows: April 4-6, 10-12. If you are interested, please apply.

9 roles

ChrisMale18-30 y.o.All ethnicities

(Young & ambitious). The Cornley Drama Society Company theatre director who plays Inspector Carter; must be able to play physical comedy & farce, authoritative & determined; English accent; well-spoken.

JonathanMale18-30 y.o.All ethnicities

(Youngish). Company actor who plays Charles Haversham; must be able to play physical comedy & farce and a dead body; English accent; awkward, bad actor.

RobertMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Company actor who plays Thomas Colleymoore; must be able to play physical comedy, farce & slapstick; English accent; very determined bad actor.

DennisMale50-56 y.o.All ethnicities

(Could be older). Company actor who plays Perkins; must be able to play physical comedy & farce; English accent; nervous & forgetful bad actor.

MaxMale50-56 y.o.All ethnicities

(Could be older). Company actor who plays Cecil Haversham and Arthur the Gardner; must be able to play physical comedy & farce; has an awkward kiss with Sandra; English accent; awkward, bad acting.

SandraFemale45-60 y.o.All ethnicities

(Middle-aged) Company actress who plays Florance Colleymoore; must be able to play physical comedy & farce; spends large part of play half-dressed and has an awkward kiss with Max; English accent; flirtatious & over-the-top bad acting; must fight.

AnnieFemale18-30 y.o.All ethnicities

(Youngish). Company stage manager; must be able to play farce & very broad physical comedy; NO English accent; must fight.

TrevorMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Company lighting and sound technician; must be able to play physical comedy & farce; English accent; bumbling & awkward.

Stage Crew (5-10)Both genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Company stage crew; on-stage mem- bers of the The Cornley Drama Society company stage crew working on & repairing the Haversham Manor set and backstage as the stage crew.