Theater Audition in "Private Fears in Public Places" Play
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Searching for performers for "Private Fears in Public Places" show. See the detals below. About the play: Finally, an Ayckbourn play for the 21st century! Written a year after Love Actually and echoing some of its best elements, but better: while Love Actually is all heart and belly laughs, Private Fears has heart, belly and brain. Sir Alan has previously tickled Gladstone audiences with his well-known early hits How the Other Half Loves, Bedroom Farce, Absurd Person Singular and The Norman Conquests. In this more mature work, “Britain’s Neil Simon” trades in the artifice of his earlier plays for a contemporary, film-like style. Private Fears depicts the loneliness of life in the big city. Though the style may be new, Ayckbourn’s genius shines bright as ever. With his trademark mix of humour, insight and compassion, Sir Alan deftly interweaves three stories about six Londoners searching for love, sex, and a decent apartment. Rate: Union and non-union. Engagement will be under the Artists’ Collective Policy with remuneration by profit share. Additional information: Production Dates: tech June 15‒17, performances June 18‒28. Performance location: Ottawa, ON. Rehearsal Schedule: Rehearsals prior to tech week will be on a part-time schedule TBD, April-June, made to suit actors’ availabilities. Accessibility: Audition, rehearsal, and performance spaces for this production are all accessible. by end of day, February 21 with the following: When applying, please submit CV and head shot; City of residence (and ties to Ottawa if not currently a resident); Indicate any limitations on your availability for Feb 23 & 24 in-person auditions and/or need for accommodations; Optional: you may—but are not required to—identify which role(s) you wish to auditon for.
6 roles
Female presenting. Engaged to Dan; client of Stewart. Assertive, independent and ambitious—the responsible one in her long relationship with Dan, but she’s finally running out of patience. The most “together” character of the play—but is she, really?
Male presenting. Brother of Imogen; works with Charlotte; Nicola’s real estate agent. Strives to be professional, well-meaning and helpful, but can be quite awkward. The most bumbling character of the play.
Male presenting. Engaged to Nicola; frequents hotel where Ambrose works; dates Imogen. Often coming off as irresponsible and chauvanistic, he also has a charming side. The most loud and unfiltered character of the play.
Male presenting. Bartender at the hotel Dan frequents; employs Charlotte to care for his aging & ill father. Usually keeps his personal life to himself, but cautiously divulges being queer, childhood trauma and adult heartbreak. The most guardedly melancholic character of the play.
Female presenting. Works with Stewart; moonlights as a temporary carer for Ambrose’s father. She appears to be devoutly Christian, but also has a hidden sexual persona. The most cryptic and ambiguous character of the play.
Female presenting. Sister of Stewart; dates Dan. Lives a quiet life as a receptionist, but has had a wilder side in the past. Is now dipping her toe into internet dating at a time (2004) when online dating was in its infancy. The most longing-to-break-out-of-her-shell character of the play.
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