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Chris Furlong
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 Posted - 06 May 2008 : 11:43:57 AM
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Chatham Players announces upcoming auditions on Sunday, May 18, and Tuesday, May 20, 2005 at 7 p.m. for JERSEY VOICES-14th Annual One Act Play Festival.
* Auditions on May 18 will be held at The Chatham Playhouse--23 North Passaic Ave.--Chatham, NJ. * Auditions on May 20 will be held at the Chatham United Methodist Church � 460 Main St.�Chatham, NJ All types and ages are needed for an eclectic group of plays - ranging in age from 16 to 60s.
Monologues up to 2 minutes are accepted, and/or sides will be provided.
Performance Dates will be July 24th, 25th, 26th & 30th ; August 1st , 2nd . For more information go to www.chathamplayers.org.
The Chatham Players have an open call casting policy. All roles are open, none are precast, and everyone is encouraged to audition.
* Mirror, Mirror by Eric Alter * Directed by Donald Earle Howes *
Who do you see when you look in a mirror?
Amanda: Must pass for a teenager
Barbara: Must pass for a teenager
Kaitlyn/Rachel: Must pass for a teenager and be attractive
Mom: Concerned mother, will double as two different mothers.
Boy/Coach: Must pass for a teenager and will double as a gym coach.
* Parting Gifts by Frank Briamonte *Directed by Arnold Bucchiane *
Parting Gifts is a comedy with heart , that reminds us not to wait to make amends and seek reconciliation.
Mel Torme: Mature male, 50's-60's (doesn�t need to sing); "The Velvet Fog", possibly the best male singing voice of his generation. Has a light touch, perhaps a little oily.
Eddie Coleman: Mature man 60, an ex trumpet player with regrets.
Eddie Jr: Male early 30's, a thought full young man.
Receptionist: Female, mature, business like.
Mausoleum Director: Either sex, just doing his or her job. Possibly officious.
Janitor: Male, very flexible age. Just a good Samaritan. Good sense of rhythm helpful
* Fowl Play by Susan Barsky *Director Jon DeAngelis *
A divorced woman and her feathered visitor share a Thanksgving
morning learning that wth the right company, hard times can become
enjoyable. Okay, bearable.
Woman: 50-something � Widow Expects her family for Thanksgiving Dinner
Turkey: Male, any age, afraid to go outside
* Road Kill by Karen Howes * Directed by Mark Phelan *
What really happens in a diner off a long stretch of road in the middle of nowhere?
Eddie: An attractive yet quiet man in his mid to late twenties. A short order cook at a roadside diner.
Addie: A woman in her mid twenties, independent, free spirited and quite intelligent, but she may not be what she seems.
* Over the Line by Eleanor Kennedy * Directed by Maybelle Cowan-Lincoln *
Local politics take a back seat when two law enforcement officials discover their opportunity for their 15 minutes of fame.
Officer Kravitz: Any age and either gender, Officer Kravitz is a bumbling local police officer, a "lifer" on the job, consistently unable to rise in the ranks thanks to his/her need to take short cuts. Not a fool, but not too bright, Officer Kravitz has settled into a comfortable routine of life as a small town cop. Must be strong enough to pick up the actor cast as Congressman Stanger.
Officer Stolz: Also any age and either gender, Officer Stolz takes his/her job seriously. the law is his/her life. Although s/he feels that her efforts and dedication have not been rewarded by the "higher ups," s/he continues to try to plug away at her job, knowing that any day s/he will be recognized for his/her talents.
Congressman Bob Stanger: In his fifties, Congressman Stanger is the picture of the drunken, womanizing politician, enjoying the "perks" of office.
* Tech Support by Henry Meyerson * Directed by Joann Scanlon *
"When was the last time you called 'Tech Support' for assistance? This is the call from hell!"
2 actors, any age and gender. Actor #2 must be able to do an Indian accent. Dialect coaching will be available
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Edited by - Chris Furlong on 19 May 2008 07:15:42 AM |
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Jersey Voices 2008 - Chatham Playhouse
