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 pm
Show Dates:  May 12-June 4, 2023 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. No appointment is necessary. Auditions will be held at Clague Playhouse, 1371 Clague Road in Westlake. The Clague Playhouse Box Office 440-331-0403 is open Wednesday through Saturday from 1:00-6:00pm.