Auditions
Failure: A Love Story
A musical farce by Philip Dawkins
Directed by Ron Newell


Audition Date: Saturday, February 19 from 1:00 to 3:00pm
Show Dates:  May 6 - 29, 2022  Performances on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8pm, Sunday at 2pm
Story:  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 Chorus
All 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 youngest
Jenny June Fail – the middlest
Gertrude Fail – the eldest
John N. Fail –  the adopted brother
Mortimer 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.  Please bring a resume and headshot, if available. If you don't have a headshot, Clague will take one at auditions. Please complete our online Audition Form-Musical.   When completed, please print and bring with you to the audition.  

For the safety of all involved, those wishing to audition must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.  No appointment is necessary.  Auditions will be held at Clague Playhouse.