THE BRECKSVILLE THEATRE AUDITIONS
for
Bright Ideas
by Eric Coble
A Dark Comedy about the art of choosing a Pre-School
Directed by Kevin Kelly
THE STORY: How far would you go for your child? For Genevra and Joshua Bradley, the question is no longer hypothetical. Their three-year-old son, Mac, is next on the waiting list to get into the Bright Ideas Early Childhood Development Academy—and everyone knows once you're in there, your life will unfold with glorious ease. Josh and Gen have had to scramble all their lives to get this far…and now they are one fatal dinner party away from the ultimate success as parents: The Right Pre-School. You may never look at pre-school—or pesto—the same way again…
"Eric Coble's deliciously black comedy benefits from hilariously funny, psychologically astute portraits…the near-surreal spoof hits home with ribtickling acuity…" —NY Times. "Funnier than anything on Broadway!" —NY Post. "A tidy little gem of comic insanity." —Variety. "A tour de force with physical and verbal comedy to spare." —The New Yorker. "A comedy that is, of all things, genuinely funny." —NY Newsday. "Wickedly funny." —Broadway.com http://broadway.com/ .
The production runs Feb 8th to Feb 17th
Rehearsals will start Jan 6th, taking place Sunday to Thursday.
For Auditions:
Prepare a one minute monologue (preferred, not required)
Cold Readings from the script.
TO SIGN UP FOR AN AUDITION GO TO: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/60b0844aeaa22a1f58-thebrecksville
Roles: None are pre-cast. No Equity Contracts available in this production.
Bright Ideas is meant to be performed by five actors of any ethic group. Joshua Bradley (father of Mac), Genevra Bradley (mother of Mac). One woman can perform Mrs. Heath (A woman who believes in freedom), Lynzie (a great mom), Ms. Labradour (Mr. Scott's assistant), Mrs. Menteith (an enunciation specialist), Mrs. Malcolm (a Bright Ideas teacher), and one of the Moms. A second woman can perform Cate (a super mom), Denise (a co-worker of Genervra's), Mrs. Caithness (a drama specialist), one of the Moms. One man performing Ross (a great dad), Mr. Scott (Genevra's boss), the Airline Steward (a man who wants to get off the ground), Coach Angus (a physical fitness specialist), and Bix (the Blast a Thon Beaver). Others to be assigned Ms Lennox (the Bright Ideas Chief Administrative Executive), Two Moms, and Various Voices.