Auditions
Failure: A Love Story
A farce by Philip Dawkins
Directed by Ron Newell
Audition Dates: Tues., February 7 and Wed., February 8 at 7:00 pmShow Dates: May 12-June 4, 2023 Performances on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8pm, Sunday at 2pmStory: By the end of 1928, all three Fail sisters will be dead — expiring in reverse order, youngest to oldest, from blunt object to the head, disappearance, and finally consumption. Tuneful songs, and a whimsical chorus follow the story of Nelly, Jenny June, and Gerty as they live out their lives above the family clock repair shop. A magical, musical fable where, in the end, the power of love is far greater than any individual’s successes or failures.Cast: 3 Women, 2 Men and an additional 3 for ChorusAll parts are mid to late twenties, except members of Chorus can be any age. This is a show with music. All cast will play multiple roles which could include clocks, dogs, snakes, and assorted other animals/things.Nelly Fail – the youngestJenny June Fail – the middlestGertrude Fail – the eldestJohn N. Fail – the adopted brotherMortimer Mortimer – the lover (must sing and move well)Chorus – all cast will be in chorus
This is a high energy show. Cast members should be physically fit.
Open auditions will consist of cold readings from the script, movement, singing and ability to perform various voices - snakes, parakeets, and different characters. A pianist will be provided.
Additional information can be found on our Audition Page. No appointment is necessary. Auditions will be held at Clague Playhouse, 1371 Clague Road in Westlake. A limited number of perusal scripts are available at the Clague Playhouse Box Office 440-331-0403. The Box Office is open Wednesday through Saturday from 1:00-6:00pm.