[NEohioPAL] Weathervane Auditions

[Janis Harcar]

Weathervane Playhouse

1301 Weathervane Lane

Akron, OH  44313-5186

330-836-2626

See Auditions for Charley's Aunt BELOW...

 Additional Auditions

The 39 Steps by Patrick Barlow

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

Tuesday, February 5 starting at 7 p.m. 

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.

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:

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. Mark is about to open as Sidney Redlich in Bell, Book and Candle at The Cleveland Playhouse. 

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.

Audition Announcement

Charley’s Aunt by Brandon Thomas

Synopsis: Jack loves Kitty and Charley loves Amy. Jack and Charley invite the ladies to meet Charley’s wealthy aunt from Brazil. Cancelling her visit at the last minute sends the boys into cataclysmic confusion because the girls won’t visit without a chaperone!  The problem is solved when the boys draft their pal to pose as Charley’s Aunt. When the real aunt turns up, classic comic confusion ensues! 

Auditions by Appointment (330-836-2626)

Monday and Tuesday, February 4 & 5 beginning at 7 p.m. and schedule in 10-minute intervals.

Callbacks, Wednesday, February 6 at 7 p.m.

Preparation: Prepare and read a monologue or short scene of your choosing from a farce, comedy of manners or style comedy. (It does not need to be memorized.)

Cast Requirements:

4 women ages 20s to 60s

6 men ages 20s – 60s

Director: Nancy Cates NANCY CATES returns to Weathervane to direct Charley's Aunt. A frequent and popular Weathervane Playhouse guest director, she has directed a dozen shows for Weathervane spanning genres from comedy (Over the River and through the Woods, Blithe Spirit, Communicating Doors, The Last Night of Ballyhoo and Shakespeare in Hollywood) to drama (A Man for All Seasons and All My Sons), from musical (Gypsy) to classic (The Two Gentlemen of Verona), and from farce (Lend Me a Tenor and Moon Over Buffalo) to thriller (Bloody Murder). Locally, Nancy is one of the two Artistic Directors of both Ohio Shakespeare Festival and Coach House Theatre, and she has worked as a professional director for 30 years. She has directed more than 150 plays at LORT (League of Resident Theatre), regional, university, community and dinner theaters in five states and she has won 17 newspaper, in-house and critics' awards for her shows (including a Best Production Chanticleer Award for her 2006 Weathervane production of Ken Ludwig’s Lend Me a Tenor). She is an honors graduate of the University of Virginia.

Run Dates: April 4 – 21, 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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