Upcoming Auditions
When signing up for an audition time, PLEASE CHOOSE ONE ONLY TIME SLOT.
Please bring a resume and current photo (professional headshots are not required). Walk-ins are welcome, but reserved times are preferred. There will be cold readings from the script. Please come prepared to list all conflicts. Absolutely NO conflicts accepted during tech week.
Audition for Run For Your Wife
by Ray Cooney
Directed by Janette Oswald
Monday, December 16, 7-9pm
Tuesday, December 17, 6-8pm
Callbacks (if necessary) Wednesday, December 18, 7-9pm
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PERFORMANCES: Please note that this is a four-weekend run.
April 11-May 4, 2025 (No performance Easter Sunday, April 20)
Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 pm, Sundays at 2:00 pm and Thursdays at 7:30 of the second and third week. Fourth weekend performances are Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
REHEARSALS: Rehearsals start March 3 and will typically run Sunday - Thursday. ABSOLUTELY NO CONFLICTS DURING TECH WEEK April 6-10
CHARACTERS:
The ages of the characters are flexible, except that the ages of John Smith and his wives Mary and Barbara should be reasonably close. All roles require British accents – some coaching available.
Genders listed are intended as a guide only – all gender identities are welcome.
BARBARA SMITH – Female, All ethnicities
Likable with genuine naivety. Thinks the best of people but has a tipping point. One of John’s wives. (Role Size: Lead) (Intimacy - This role requires appearing in stage underwear and a stage kiss of someone of the opposite sex.)
MARY SMITH – Female, All ethnicities
Emotional range from loving and calm to completely crazy. Likeable to terrifying and back in seconds. 1 of John’s wives. (Role Size: Lead) (Intimacy - This role requires a stage kiss of someone of the opposite sex.)
JOHN SMITH - Male, All ethnicities
A “regular guy” with quick wit and not afraid to lie to save himself. A sleaze-ball you don’t want to hate. (Role Size: Lead) ) (Intimacy - This role requires a stage kiss of multiple people of multiple sexes.)
STANLEY GARDNER – Male, All ethnicities
Sarcastic lovable jerk who just wants to see the world burn, but helps his buddy nonetheless. (Role Size: Supporting/Medium) (Intimacy - This role requires a stage kiss of multiple people of multiple sexes.)
DETECTIVE SERGEANT PORTERHOUSE – Male or Female, All ethnicities
Really just wants to see everyone happy and safe. (Role Size: Supporting/Medium)
DETECTIVE SERGEANT TROUGHTON – Male or Female, All ethnicities
A bear who you want to hug, but don’t want to piss off. (Role Size: Supporting/Medium)
BOBBY FRANKLYN – Male, All ethnicities
Flamboyant dress designer with a propensity to make himself at home (Role Size: Small)
NEWSPAPER REPORTER – Male or Female, All ethnicities
Rude and high energy. (Role Size: Tiny)
NOTE TO ACTORS: Adult situations, some humor based on outdated standards and mores. Features humorous and sometimes suggestive dialogue, but no strong or offensive language; deals with themes of bigamy, deception, and mistaken identity, all presented in a comedic and farcical manner; primarily situational and physical humor, with elements of slapstick and farce; mature themes related to bigamy and infidelity, handled with a light-hearted and comedic touch; comedic accidents and physical humor; some suggestive situations and innuendos—nothing explicit.
A taxi driver gets away with having two wives in different areas of London because of his irregular working schedule. Complication is piled upon complication as the cabby tries to keep his double life from exploding.
Questions, please contact Richardson
Theatre Centre at 972-699-1130 or email info@richardsontheatrecentre.net. |
