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It's Only a Play

Audition Date

Sunday, June 18th, 7:00 PM

and

Monday, June 19th, 7:00 PM

At SVP Theatre

Synopsis: The plot concerns a party where a producer, playwright, director, actors and their friends eagerly wait for the opening night reviews of their Broadway play.

Performance Dates:

September 8th through 24th, Friday, Saturday, & Sunday

Produced by: Holly Lessing

Directed by: Karen Abbatiello

Assistant Directed by: Lynda Chornomaz

The Directors are seeking the following:

5 Males (Playing Age Ranges 25-60)

2 Females (Playing Age Ranges 25-45, 50-70)

Character Gender/Age Range Description

James Wicker M 35-45

An egotistical but insecure comic actor who passed up a chance to star in the play for a television series.

Peter Austin M 35-45

James’s former best friend. The nervous and excitable playwright, desperate to reach the level and status of iconic playwrights of the past.

Julia Budder F 25-45

A first-time producer of the Broadway play The Golden Egg and one of the few genuinely nice people in the group.

Ira Drew M 35-50

Insecure theater critic with writing aspirations of his own. Humors himself with jokes that he accentuates with a very unique laugh.

Frank Finger M 40-60

The egomaniacal, “genius” British director.

Virginia Noyes F 50-70

Dissolute star of the play: She wears an ankle monitor and drinks and snorts cocaine throughout.

Gus P. Head M 25-35

Polite, somewhat naive farm boy who checks the coats and hats but has aspirations for a Broadway career. Has a beautiful singing voice which he demonstrates for a calming effect.

NOTES FOR AUDITIONERS

Readings will be from the script.

*Please bring a resume and headshot with you to auditions if readily available.*

Somerset Valley Players are committed to diverse, inclusive casting. Non-descript roles are available to all performers, regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, disability, race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other basis.