Auditions for
Community Players of Salisbury's
Auditions will be held at Players’ on Nutters Cross Road on
Saturday, February 20 and Sunday,February 21 at 4:00 PM and
Monday, February 22 at 7:00 PM.
Character Descriptions
Ages are relevant to characters’ ages, not necessarily the
actors
auditioning.
George Hay (Male, 50s) is
very dramatic, over-the-top actor Must be able to do strong
physical comedy, including pratfalls, running,stage combat
(fencing), etc.
Charlotte Hay (Female, 50s) helps to run the acting
troupe andplays all the leads even those for which she is a
bit too old. Must be able to do an upper-class British accent.
Ethel (Female, 70s) is Charlotte's mother. Grumpy,
troublemaker, hard of hearing, leading to comic
misunderstandings. Should have huge stage presence and strong
comedic skills.
Rosalind “Roz” Hay (Female,20-30 years old) is George
and Charlotte's daughter. She used to be an actress and a
member of their acting troupe, but she decided that she wanted
a real career, so she left - determined never to act again -
or be like her parents. Must be able to do an upper-class
British accent.
Eileen (Female, 20s) is an aspiring actress, eager to
please. She has a crush on George and has been having a fling
with him.
Howard (Male, late 20s-early30s) is a weatherman and
Rosalind's fiancé. He comes across as a wimp, a little
annoying, nervous, but a sweet guy. Must be able to do
physical comedy.
Paul (Male, late 20s-early 30s) is a member of the
acting troupe, who used to be with Rosalind and still loves
her and wants her back; but he is an actor first and foremost,
so he wouldn't leave the troupe to be with her. Must be able
to do physical comedy
Richard (Male, 50s) is George and Charlotte's attorney,
but he is in love with Charlotte - always trying to get her to
leave George. He is wealthy andused to getting what he wants,
and he is both amused and perplexed by the Hay family.
If you have any
questions about
any of these roles please contact
Sharon Benchoff at 410-430-5386
or fresnelop@aol.com.