Auditions

All auditions are held at the barn in Skippack unless noted otherwise..

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Bus Stop by William Inge (Directed by Lori Maxwell)

Accomplice by Rupert Holmes (Directed by Mark Ayers)

A Year With Frog and Toad by Robert Reale (Directed by Steve Pollack and Arnie Finkel, Musical Direction by Brian Shapella)

 

Bus Stop

Auditions for Bus Stop, performance dates July 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 24, 25, and 26, 2008, are Tuesday, April 1st at 8:30 pm (after general membership meeting) and Saturday, April 5th at 10 am.

Synopsis

The play is set in a diner about 20 miles west of Kansas City in early March, 1955. A freak snowstorm has halted the progress of the bus, and the eight characters have a weather enforced layover in the diner from approximately one o'clock until five o'clock in the morning. The interaction among the characters, and the interweaving of their stories is the sum of the play's plot.

Character Descriptions

3 Women

Elma – Waitress, younger woman
Grace – Owner of diner, older woman
Cherie – Chanteuse of honky-tonk bar, younger than Grace, older than Elma

5 Men

Will – Sheriff, a contemporary to Cherie
Dr. Lyman – former college professor, contemporary to Grace
Carl – Bus Driver, contemporary to Grace
Virgil – Ranch hand, can be older than Bo, plays guitar
Bo – Cowboy, can be younger than Virgil, contemporary to Will and Cherie

Any questions, please call Lori Maxwell, director @ 215.721.2702

 

Accomplice

Playcrafters announces auditions for ACCOMPLICE, by Rupert Holmes. It is a comedy thriller. Described as USA Today as, “Part murder mystery, part sex farce and completely entertaining… Suspenseful, charming and funny.”

Auditions will take place Sunday evening May 4th, 2008 beginning at 7:30pm at Playcrafters. Auditions will be by appointment only. To reserve an audition slot, please leave a message at 610.719.1646. Please leave your name & contact phone number and you will receive a return call within 24-36 hours confirming your appointment. The audition will consist of cold readings from the script.

Performances begin August 14th and continue for three weekends. All roles are non-paid. Please contact the director with any further questions or concerns at 610.719.1646.

Character Descriptions

Director Mark Ayers is seeking four actors:

  Derek (male): 40s; English upper class, married to Janet

  Janet (female): 40s; English upper class, married to Derek

  Jon (male): 30s-40s; Derek’s friend & financial advisor

  Melinda (female): 20s-30s; married to Jon; stunningly attractive

The play takes many twists and turns. It is strongly recommended that all auditionees be familiar with the script prior to auditioning. There will be few, if any, changes to the script. Scripts can be purchased from either The Drama Book Shop, Inc. (www.dramabookshop.com), located at 250 W. 40th St. in NYC (212.944.0595) or from Samuel French, Inc. (www.samuelfrench.com). The script is $7.50 plus S/H.

 

A Year With Frog and Toad

This small ensemble show is great for kids and adults alike. Based on the children's books, this show is filled with a series of vignettes in the life of two forest animals - Frog and Toad. Best friends, they are joined by their woodland kin as they display a story of friendship and kindness.

Auditions for Frog and Toad will be held on Sunday, May 18th and Monday, May 19th at 7:30pm at the Barn in Skippack. Auditioners will be asked to sing, move, and have cold readings from the script. Check back at the site for more information as the auditions dates get closer.

Character Descriptions

Frog: A happy-go-lucky sort who approaches the world with eternal optimism. Best friends with Toad, Frog is constantly trying to make Toad see the good in things and enjoy his life more. Vocal Part: Baritone

Toad: A worry wart (pun intended) and a sad-sack, Toad is always looking for the problems in life. He is a sweet sort, but he always feels laughed at and looked down upon. He is most happy when he is around his best friend, Frog. Vocal Part: Baritone

Animal Chorus: A set of 3-6 people who play multiple parts throughout the show - including a jazz chorus made of birds, a turtle, and a snail. These roles are on stage nearly the entire time and do the majority of the singing in the show. These are not background chorus like you'd see in a bigger production as each member of the chorus has featured numbers. These parts could be the most enjoyable to play in the show, with a mid-to-high level of vocal difficulty to the parts.

1-2 Men, Vocal Part: Baritone/Tenor

2-5 Women, Vocal Part: Alto, Mezzo Soprano, Soprano

All roles are open to adults age 16+.

For more information, or for a small sample of music from the show, please contact the production staff at frogandtoad@playcrafters.org.