[e-drive][AUDITION: PETROLIA, ONTARIO]

[Kaethe Yanovsky]

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Victoria Playhouse Petrolia

AUDITIONS EQUITY AND NON-EQUITY ACTORS

Auditions in February 2003

NOTE: None of the scripts are published!


The hilarious new musical comedy hit! 
MENOPOSITIVE! THE MUSICAL
Book and Lyrics by J. J. McCOLL  

Music by RUEBEN GURR & J. J. McCOLL
Directed and Choreographed by Marc Richard

Settle in for an evening of hilarity as four women who meet at their
high school re-union after over 30 years, try to stage a musical revue
for the event. What follows is a rollicking and ribald compilation of
songs, revelations and observations of "being of a certain age".

CONTRACT: May 12th - June 14th        (5 weeks)
Strong voices, good comedy skills, experienced!
(4 women characters - principals! -  late 40's to early 50's)

 

World premiere!

THE CRAZY TIME
A new comedy by SAM BOBRICK

Miles Gladstone is trying to recapture his youth and proves to the world
that men are not only the "weaker" sex, but also definitely the more
"confused"! Surrounded by an insane and scheming partner, a revitalized
first wife, her dude boyfriend, and a paranoid daughter, Miles soon
realizes that he would have had a much smoother voyage to happiness on
the Titanic.

CONTRACT: June 2nd  - July 5th    (5 weeks)

(4 men characters : 1 late 20'- early 30's; 2 late 40's - early 50's; 2
women characters : - 1 late 20's - early 30's; 1 late 40's - early 50's)

 

North American premiere!

MAKE ME A MATCH

A new comedy by LAWRENCE ROMAN

A rich, demanding corporate executive is used to having her way.
Unmarried and hearing the ticking of her biological clock, she would
like to find a husband. Through a friend and under the urging of her
irrepressible mother, she reluctantly hires Robin McFee, a matchmaker
who happens to be male, brash and used to having his way! Sex, love and
laughter intertwine as Robin supplies Stephanie with "suitable
prospects", each leading to hilarious, if disastrous results. CONTRACT:
June 23rd  - July 26th    (5 weeks)

1 man: character age late 30's -early 40's - handsome, comedic; 1 man
character age: late 40's - early 50's, good, looking, pleasant, warm,
comedic; 1 man character age: late 40's - early 50's handsome,
distinguished; 1 woman character age: mid to late 30's 

 

Canadian premiere!

OSCAR AND FELIX
A NEW LOOK AT "THE ODD COUPLE"

The UPDATED and REVISED comedy by NEIL SIMON

The classic comedy gets a fresh face from the master himself! All the
comic clashes are brought up-to-date in the story of neat freak Felix
who, after his wife gives him the heave-ho, moves in with
slob-extraordinaire Oscar! His sudden appearance amidst the smoke-laden,
sodden chaos of Oscar's apartment throws the poker-playing pals into
panic and leads to comic fireworks. CONTRACT: July 14th - August 16th
(5 weeks)

6 men:character age mid 40's - early 50's -comedic; 2 women:character
ages 1 late 20's - early 30's; 1 mid to late 30's - ABILITY TO DO A
SPANISH ACCENT OR SPEAK SPANISH IS AN ASSET!)

 

A new musical comedy hit!

JASPER STATION

Book & Lyrics by NORM FOSTER            Music & Lyrics by STEVE THOMAS

Directed and Choreographed by Marc Richard

A very funny musical about six people waiting to board the train from
Jasper to Vancouver! The hockey player who's finally been called up to
the majors, the eager reporter dreaming of a Pulitzer Prize, the young
woman who's trying to find a better life and the accountant who's
looking for a new career, they are all comical, fascinating and
touching! 

CONTRACT:  Aug. 4th - Sept. 6th  (5 weeks)

Strong voices, good comedy skills, experienced!

3 men character ages: late 20's -early 30's - handsome, comedic; 1 early
50's - comedic, handsome, distinguished; 1 late 30's - early 40's -
comedic; 3 women character ages: 1 mid to late 20's to early 30's; 1
early to mid 20's; 1 mid to late 40's 

Musicals: 1 up-tempo & 1 ballad; 1 comedy monologue and readings from
script (sides will be available) Accompanist provided.

Plays: 1 comedy monologue and readings from script (sides will be
available) 
       

Please send photos and resumes by January 30th, 2003 to:


Costin Manu
Managing Artistic Director
Victoria Playhouse Petrolia
411 Greenfield Street
Box 1270
Petrolia, ON
N0N 1R0

Victoria Playhouse Petrolia is a new, modern, fully equipped,
state-of-the-art, 425 seats, air-conditioned theatre, operating under
the Canadian Actors' Equity Association ITA Agreement. 


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Equity members will be seen first at all open audition calls. 
Equity members cast in this production will be engaged under an Equity
form of contract.
CAEA members: please bring your membership card to the audition.
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Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or
association listed in the e-drive notice.