Theater Casting Call for "Unnecessary Farce" Play
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. The production of "Unnecessary Farce" is currently in need of performers. See the details below. About the play: Two cops. Three crooks. Eight doors. Go! In a cheap motel room, an embezzling mayor is supposed to meet with his female accountant, while in the room next door, two undercover cops wait to catch the meeting on videotape. In this riotous, lightning-quick farce, there’s some confusion as to who’s in which room, who’s being videotaped, who has the money, who hired a hitman and why the accountant keeps taking off her clothes. Turning a simple sting into a hilarious disaster. The play relies on rapid-fire door slamming, mistaken identity, and escalating absurdities. Additional information: Looking for a group of energetic and enthusiastic, committed actors for a fast-paced, physically active farce. Actors are encouraged to read the entire script before auditioning, to better understand character intentions. Auditioners will be required to read from the script, sides will be available at auditions. Production Dates: November 19 - 29, 2026. Production Venue: Chilliwack. If you're interested, please apply.
7 role s
A bookish, even-keeled police officer, trying his best to do a good job, but constantly overwhelmed and often down to his undershirt and boxers. Some physical comedy required. This role requires some staged “intimacy”, including kissing and “making out”, all for comedic effect.
Eric’s enthusiastic police partner. She is well-intentioned but lacks the necessary skills for police work. Some physical comedy required.
A professional accountant who usually has a very professional demeanor, but seems unable to keep herself in control today. Often finds herself in her underwear.Some physical comedy required. This role requires some staged “intimacy”, including kissing and “making out”, all for comedic effect.
A sweet, gentle, and innocent, yet befuddled man.
Head of security, who acts tough but is terrified of his own shadow in moments of crisis, and often down to his undershirt and boxers Some physical comedy required. This role requires some staged “intimacy”, including kissing and “making out”, all for comedic effect.
A professional hitman with a heavy Scottish (most likely Glaswegian) accent that becomes thicker and more unintelligible as he gets angrier. Often down to his undershirt and boxers Some physical comedy required.
The Mayor’s sweet-natured, quiet wife. Also requires a Scottish accent for some lines. Some mild physical comedy required.
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