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Village Players of Fort Thomas is holding auditions for DOUBLEWIDE, TEXAS by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, and Jamie Wooten on Monday May 15 at 7:00 PM and Tuesday, May 16 at 7:00 PM in the street-level Judith M. Sarakatsannis Gallery at 8 N. Ft. Thomas Ave. 41075.

We are also accepting virtual auditions (see below for details). COVID-19 vaccination required.

In-person auditions: Cold readings, sides provided. Resume and headshot appreciated but not required. Bring all conflicts between August 1 and October 9.

Virtual auditions: send a 60-second comic monologue to ebossart@gmail.com no later than 5:00 PM Tuesday, May 16.

Resume and headshot appreciated but not required. Send all conflicts between August 1 and October 7.

Rehearsals begin in early August. Show dates are September 29, 30, October 1; and October 5, 6, 7.

DOUBLEWIDE, TEXAS is directed by Fred Murrell and produced by Betsy Bossart.
Questions: ebossart@gmail.com
https://www.villageplayers.org/auditions

Characters:

(Note: Ages listed are stage ages, not actual ages)

BIG ETHEL SATTERWHITE, 60s – No nonsense Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN)

GEORGIA DEAN RUDD, 40s – Gregarious ball of fire, runs Bronco Betty’s cafe

LARK BARKEN, 20s – Pregnant and new in town

NORWAYNE “BABY” CRUMPLER, 40s – Good ole boy.  Good-hearted and not too bright

HAYWOOD SLOGGETT, 70s – Cranky neighbor of the Crumpler’s

JOVEETA CRUMPLER, 40s – Driven career woman trying to get out of the sticks and take a new job in Houston.

CAPRICE CRUMPLER, mid-to-late 70s – Hot mama, flashy dresser and hardy partier. Mother of Joveeta and Baby

LOMAX TANNER, 40s – Slick and smart. At least he thinks so. Too cool for school. Local Municipal manager.

STARLA PUDNEY, 40s – The Mayor’s wife, stylish.

Village Players of Fort Thomas announces auditions for its 2023 New Works production: RELATABLE AND INFLATABLE (THE BEACH BALL CHRONICLES)

6 new plays by local authors, directed by Drue Harris

Sunday, April 16, 2 pm
Monday, April 17, 7 pm

Judith M. Sarakatsannis Gallery (street level), 8 N. Ft. Thomas Ave., Fort Thomas

Cold readings of monologues and script sides. Be prepared to list all conflicts between May 15-June 26. Head shots and resumés appreciated but not required.

Casting will be flexible — roles available for all genders, ethnicities, and ages. Some dual casting may be necessary.

Rehearsals begin mid May and will be minimal. SHOW DATES are June 23, 8 pm; June 24, 8 pm; June 25, 2 pm.

Questions? Contact the director, Drue Harris.

RELATABLE AND INFLATABLE (THE BEACH BALL CHRONICLES)

A Day at the Beach by Teri Foltz
Owen – M, middle aged
Holly – W, Owen’s wife
Mother – W, 70-80s, Owen’s deceased mom

A Purpose-Driven Beach Ball by A.K. Forbes
Candace – W, 40-60, spirited
Troy – M, 40-60, Candace’s brother, grounded
Jim – M, 60-80s, Candace and Troy’s deceased father
Nancy – W, 60-80s, a love interest of Jim’s

Griping in the Green Room by Roger Collins
Hedwyn – any gender/age, a performer in a body suit
Osian – any gender/age, a performer in a body suit
Jim – M, 35+, the director

Love Potion #1 by Rose Vanden Eynden
Robin – any gender/age, a person looking for love
Wiz – any gender/age, the owner of a quirky shop

Monster Talent by Bill Brohaugh and Lisa Holt
Pat – W, an office assistant who knits
Aaron – M, 35+, a talent agent
Voice – any gender/age, offstage portrayals of numerous monsters

Sandcastle by Teri Foltz
Margie – W, 20s-30
Annie – W, 20s-30, Margie’s friend
Ellery – M, 20s-30s