EXIT THE BODY by Fred Carmichael Directed by Dave Cotton Audition Dates and Times: Sunday, February 12, 2017 at 2 pm Monday, February 13, 2017 at 7 pm Auditions will take place in the Stocker Arts Center's Cirigliano Studio Theatre on the campus of Lorain County Community College 1005 N. Abbe Road Elyria, OH 44070 Auditions are open to all LCCC Students, Faculty/Staff and Community Members. No AEA contracts available. Production Dates are April 27-29, 2017 8 pm performances Rehearsals commence on or around February 27, 2017 Synopsis: A mystery writer rents a New England house that is the rendezvous point for some jewel thieves. The focal point of the set is the closet which opens into a living room and a library. A body found in the closet promptly disappears only to be succeeded by another. The hunt for the jewels reaches a climax at two A.M. when four couples unknown to each other turn up to search. Not since the days of Mack Sennett has there been such a hilarious series of entrances and exits. What to Prepare: Monologues are welcome, but the focus of the auditions will be on cold readings of scenes from the script. Copies of the script are on reserve and available for perusal in the LCCC Bass Library. Please note that they cannot be checked out. The following roles are available. Nothing has been precast. LILLIAN SEYMOUR 35+ Designer of high end fashion for women; a classy lady but with an odd sense of humor. LYLE ROGERS 35+ Lillian’s new husband; good sport who puts up with more than he should. JENNY 20’s Simple, home-spun maid/cook; she has a big secret. RANDOLPH late 20’s Trying hard to be a classy crook, and not succeeding. HELEN O’TOOLE any age; A “down home” real estate agent with a secret. VERNON COOKLEY late 40’s/early 50’s; Sheriff; he’s a combination of Andy Taylor and Barney Fife. He is also the taxi driver, justice of the peace and sexton of the church PHILIP SMITH any age; a detective who spends most of the show suffering from amnesia. KATE BIXLEY 35+ Overflowing with wit and sarcasm, she is secretary to the mystery writer. She is a bachelorette on the prowl. CRANE HAMMOND 35+ Famous mystery writer; clever, charming, likable; she may be the only one with any sense. RICHARD HAMMOND 35+ Crane’s husband; a would be novelist who currently writes an advice column under the pen name of Dorothy Duckworth. He is only in the last act. Questions about the auditions should be directed to Dave Cotton at deltachaz@oh.rr.com