[NEohioPAL] Lakeland Auditions: Northeast Ohio premiere: Mamet's NOVEMBER
Martin Friedman
martinfriedman98 at yahoo.com
Mon Jul 11 10:21:35 PDT 2011
" Broadway comedy is generally a testament to Twain's maxim that honesty is the
best of all the lost arts. On the boulevard, laughter is meant to distract, not
galvanize, to enchant, not disenchant. Into this weak hand, David Mamet has
dealt an ace."
-John Lahr, The New Yorker
announces auditions for the
Northeast Ohio premiere of
November
by
David Mamet
AUDITIONS
Monday, July 25 @ 7-8:30 pm
Tuesday, July 26 @ 7- 8:30 pm
(no specific auditions times needed)
Directed byMartin Friedman
Sets and Lights Designed byKeith Nagy
Costumes Designed byCraig Tucker
Sound Design byWilliam Amato
Technical Direction by Tony Kovacic
Featuring
Robert Hawkes as The President
THE STORY:
One day in the life of the American President. It's November in a Presidential
election year, and incumbent Charles Smith's chances for reelection are looking
grim. Approval ratings are down, his money is running out, and nuclear war might
be imminent. Though his staff has thrown in the towel, President Smith is not
yet ready to give up. With Mamet's typical adult language and no-holds-barred
style, November is a scathing take on the state of America today and the lengths
to which 'some people' will go to win.
Auditions:
Monday, July 25, 20107:00pm till 8:30pm
Tuesday, July 26, 20107:00pmtill 8:30pm
All auditions will be held at Lakeland Community College 's Performing Arts
Center (PAC). Sorry, no Equity contracts for this production. No need to prepare
a monologue. I will have you read directly from the script. Additional
auditions and callbacks only as necessary; ALL ROLES ARE COMPENSATED.
Production and Rehearsal dates:
November will open on Friday, September 30and run through October 16,
2011--Friday through Sunday. Of course you will be compensated for all
performances. Rehearsals will begin sometime in early to mid August. Don't worry
we will work around vacation schedules. In regards to rehearsals, you will not
be called for rehearsal unless needed as this play is easily broken down into
french scenes.
EACH CHARACTER IS WONDERFUL AND COMPELLINGLY DRAWN. SURELY EACH OF THESE ROLES
WILL BE CHALLENGING AND FUN TO PLAY. A VERY THEATRICAL PIECE.
The Roles:
Charles Smith : Played by Robert Hawkes The President of the United States. A
man with the mouth of a sewer and the political guile of a Borgia. Still, he was
elected president four years ago. He is neither Republican nor Democrat...or
perhaps he is both. Somewhere between the ages of 40 and 60 years. Not afraid to
do what he has to do to keep his job. The language is the thing ... as in all
Mamet plays, however President Smith is not a terribly intellectual fellow. From
Shaker Heights, Ohio. (No foolin'.)
Archer Brown The President's Chief of Staff. A straight-laced professional who
calls things as he sees them. Completely loyal to his President yet is able to
see things as they really are. Between the ages of 30 and 60 years old. A great
role.
Turkey Guy or Gal: A representative of the National Association of Turkey and
Turkey Products Manufacturers: This man or woman is a real 'suit'. Can be any
age really. A real kiss but kind-a-guy or gal. Can sell Eskimos ice. Indeed, he
has a special on bridges next week.
Clarice Bernstein: The President's chief speech writer. A lesbian. Between 28
and 50 years. Was played by Laurie Metcalf on Broadway. At times idealistic and
other times realistic.
Dwight Grackle: Chief of the Micmac tribe, this Native American is the 'avenger
of doom'. Goes toe to toe with President Smith. Many demands but is willing to
deal. Between 30 and 60 years.
The aforementioned roles are great and demand great actors!
For more information please feel free to either email me, Martin Friedman, at
martinfriedman98 at yahoo.comor call 440.525.7034(and press #1 to bypass the
message).
Auditions will be held in Performing Arts Center at Lakeland Community College .
Take I 90 east and exit at the second exit, Route #306. Turn right (south) on
Rt. #306. Turn left into the Lakeland Community College , the first light. Get
in the right lane. Turn right at the stop sign. Turn right at the next stop
sign. Turn left into the faculty/staff parking lot. Park at the other end of the
parking lot and walk past the Clocktower and enter into Building D on your left.
Lakeland Theatre
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