[NEohioPAL] Auditions for "The 39 Steps"

[Janis Harcar]

Weathervane Playhouse

1301 Weathervane Lane

Akron, OH  44313-5186

330-836-2626

Audition Announcement

The 39 Steps by Patrick Barlow

Synopsis: Spies, espionage, mysterious women and deadly men take centre stage in this boisterous comedy/mystery and Broadway hit. A loving tribute and entertaining spinoff of the 1935 film by Alfred Hitchcock, The 39 Steps follows hapless hero Richard Hannay as he finds himself thrust into a dangerous adventure. He stumbles upon a plot to smuggle top secret information out of the country to aid England’s enemies. Four actors (3 men and 1 woman play who play dozens of different roles) and creative staging provide audiences with marvelous fun as Barlow’s adaptation pays homage (through a loving spoof) of Hitchcock’s masterpiece.

SETTING:   August of 1935

Various locations around London and the Highlands, Scotland.

Open Call Auditions in order of arrival:

Sunday, January 13, 2013 - 7pm-10pm

Monday, January 14, 2013 - 7pm-10pm

Rehearsals will begin Sunday, March 24. They will generally be M-F 7pm-10pm and one weekend day TBD.

Preparation:

No preparation necessary . Readings will be from the script. Script available from Samuel French and possible library systems. 

"Seeking comedic, versatile actors, capable of multi-character work."

Cast Requirements:

CHARACTERS

Richard Hannay

Annabella Schmidt/Pamela/Margaret

Clown One

Clown Two

More specific Breakdown :

Richard Hannay (the hero) is played by the same actor throughout the play. He must navigate his way through dangerous (and improbable) situations on his quest to uncover the secret of the 39 steps.

Annabella Schmitt    The beautiful and mysterious woman Hannay meets during the Mr. Memory show at the London Theatre.  Hannay meets the attractive Pamela on the train to Scotland. Margaret, the wife of the farmer, flirts with Hannay when he finds himself at their cottage. She helps him escape (once again) from the police. These three roles are played by the same woman.  

Clown 1 and Clown 2 play all other roles in the play, including: Compere, Mr. Memory, Milkman, Mrs. Higgins, Salesmen 1 &2, Paperboy, Policemen 1 & 2, Porter, Crofter, Pilots 1 &2, Mrs. Jordan, Professor, Sheriff, Inspector, Mr. Dunwoody, Mr. McQuarrie, Heavy 1 &2, Mr. and Mrs. McGarrigle, Albright

Director: Marc Moritz directed Weathervane Playhouse's production of 3 Guys Naked from the Waist Down. He is a Northeast Ohio-based actor and director whose directorial credits include A Raisin in the Sun (for TrueNorth Theatre) and The Walworth Farce and Guttenberg! The Musical! (both at Dobama Theatre). As an actor, he originated the role of Talk Show Host in the Broadway production of the Stephen Sondheim/Hal Prince musical, Merrily We Roll Along. He also appeared on stage as Al Lewis in The Sunshine Boys at Porthouse Theatre.

 Run Dates: May 2 – 19, 2013

Thursdays at 7:30 p.m, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2:30 p.m.

Weathervane Playhouse is a community theater. All actors and designers are volunteers.

Janis Harcar
Director of Advancement
Weathervane Playhouse
330-836-2626 X16
jharcar at weathervaneplayhouse.com



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