Middletown Lyric Theater
1530 Central Avenue
Middletown, Ohio 45044
513-425-7140
PICASSO AT LAPINE AGILE
Written by Steve Martin
Directed by Nathan Greer
About the Show: This long running Off-Broadway absurdist comedy places Albert Einstein and Pablo Picasso in a Parisian cafe in 1904, just before the renowned scientist transformed physics with his theory of relativity and the celebrated painter set the art world afire with cubism. In his first comedy for the stage, the popular actor and screenwriter plays fast and loose with fact, fame and fortune as these two geniuses muse on the century’s achievements and prospects as well as other fanciful topics with infectious dizziness..
Performance Dates: MARCH 6, 7, 13 & 14
Audition Dates:
Sunday November 2 @ 2pm – 3:30pm
Monday & Tuesday November 3 & 4 @ 7pm – 8:15pm
Those auditioning may arrive at any time during the designated audition hours.
Audition Requirements: Cold reading from the script
Casting Needs: 3F/7M
Character Descriptions: Ages are used for guidelines this should not keep you from auditioning.
- Freddy: Owner/bartender of the Lapin Agile. He is a dreamer and supporter of the arts. Loves a good discussion/debate. Has been Germaine’s boyfriend for a number of years, yet has not asked her to marry him. Longs to be “more” than he is. (Age: 30’s – 40’s)
- Gaston: Connoisseur of woman, now past his prime but still trying. Humorous, wise and utterly French. (Age: 60+)
- Germaine: Waitress, Freddy’s long term girlfriend. Worldly wise, smart, strong; not a glamorous lady, yet undeniably sensual. Voluptuous, earthy and witty. (Age: 30’s-40’s)
- Albert Einstein: The not-yet famous scientist, currently a patent clerk, approximately one year before publishing The Special Theory of Relativity. Has the energy and excitement of someone about to prove himself. (Age: Mid 20’s to late 30’s)
- Suzanne: Young French beauty that has been a lover/inspiration of late to Picasso. Thinks she is far more worldly than she really is, however, she is not entirely naive nor is she unintelligent. A fast learner. (Age: Early 20’s)
- Sagot: Picasso’s art dealer, warm, funny if a bit blunt. He has an intuitive sense of what will sell and what won’t. Negotiates art sales with killer precision, but is not without a heart. (Age: 30s60s)
- Pablo Picasso: The painter, currently in the midst of his portraiture and “Blue” phase. He hungers for success as an artist, hasn’t quite broken through; at the point that the play takes place, he is approximately three years away from creating Les Demoiselles d’Avignon, arguably the painting that launched the Cubist movement. (Age: Mid 20’s to late 30’s)
- Charles Dabernow Schmendiman: An up and coming business man; he thinks very highly of himself and his potential, obnoxiously unscrupulous and a braggart. (Age: 30’s-60’s)
- The Countess: Intellectual, noble; patron and love interest for Einstein. Has Bright Red Hair, actress will be asked to dye hair if not a red head. (Age: 20+)
- A Visitor: He wears blue suede shoes, has a very distinctive way of swinging his hips, a good southern gent that will be a famous crooner, has a tendency to wear rhinestones and should be readily recognizable to our audiences. (If you still can’t figure it out, ask us at auditions!!!) (Age: 25-40)
- Female Admirer: The ultimate fan girl, almost swooning with excitement. Could be doubled with the Countess.(Age: 20’s)
