Mariemont Players, Inc. is pleased to announce auditions for our May 2024 production of Boeing Boeing by Marc Camoletti, translated by Beverley Cross & Francis Evans, directed by Mark Femia.
Audition Dates/Times:
- Sunday, December 10 from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
- Monday, December 11 from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Callbacks: Tuesday, December 12 from 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. (if needed)
Auditions will take place at Mariemont Players – 4101 Walton Creek Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45227
Please sign up for a time slot here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B4CA5AA23A7FC1-45194441-auditions
Production Dates: May 2 – 19, 2024
Synopsis: This 1960’s French farce adapted for the English-speaking stage features self-styled Parisian lothario Bernard, who has Italian, German, and American fiancées, each a beautiful airline hostess with frequent “layovers.” He keeps “one up, one down, and one pending” until unexpected schedule changes bring all three to Paris, and Bernard’s apartment, at the same time.
Audition Requirements: Please prepare a 1-2 minute comic monologue, preferably contemporary. If you can demonstrate one of the required dialects, you are encouraged to try in the audition, but not necessary. A dialect coach will be provided to work with all of the female characters.
Please also bring a headshot and current theatrical resume.
You may be asked to read a short passage from the script during the initial audition.
If you have any questions, please contact the Director at femiamark@gmail.com
Character Breakdown: listed ages are stage ages
Bernard (20s-40s): An American playboy living in Paris, Bernard is happily engaged to three different women, none of whom know about the others.
Gloria (20s-40s): An American airline stewardess from Texas, Gloria is engaged to Bernard. She is a go-getter, sexy and works for TWA. Must speak with a Texas drawl.
Gabriella (20s-40s): An Italian airline stewardess, Gabriella is also engaged to Bernard. She is passionate and feisty and works for Alitalia. Must speak with an Italian accent.
Gretchen (20s-40s): A German airline stewardess, Gretchen is also engaged to Bernard. She is strong and beautiful and works for Lufthansa. Must speak with a German accent.
Berthe (no age specified): Bernard’s French housekeeper, Berthe is always exhausted and exasperated. Must speak with a French accent.
Robert (20s-40s): An old time friend of Bernard’s from Wisconsin, Robert shows up unexpectedly at Bernard’s Paris home.
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