Curtain Call Theatre (Latham, NY) will be holding auditions for
“ROSE AND WALSH”
By Neil Simon
Directed by Barbara Richards
Auditions:
- Sunday – February 6, 2022 – 5:00 PM
- Monday – February 7, 2022 – 7:00 PM
Location:
- Curtain Call Theatre – 1 Jeanne Jugan Lane, Latham, NY 12110
Rehearsals:
- Begin June 5, 2022
Performances:
- July 14 – August 7, 2022
- Thursday at 7:30 PM, Friday and Saturday at 8:00 PM, & Sunday at 3:00 PM
- One Saturday matinee at 3:00 PM on July 23, 2022.
Show Description:
Set in the 1980s, Rose and Walsh is the story of two American literary figures and the depth and consequence of their enduring love. At a beautiful beach house on the tip of Long Island, Rose, a celebrated but near penniless playwright receives nightly visits from Walsh, the love of her life and a famous mystery writer. Now Walsh must go away forever, but not before securing Rose’s financial future with an extraordinary proposal that promises to change everything. This play is inspired by the 30-year relationship between American playwright Lillian Hellman and mystery writer Dashiell Hammett.
Available Roles:
Rose Steiner / Female Identifying / Age 64
A famous Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright who has run through her money and her strength. She is attractive, temperamental, extremely smart, sarcastic and vulnerable. She’s also a serious drinker whose eyesight is failing. She has loved Walsh for thirty years.
Arlene Moss / Female Identifying / Age 34
Rose’s assistant. She is efficient and solicitous; she handles Rose and holds her together, but is not a pushover. Attractive and intelligent, she is also lonely and filled with self-doubt, partially due to her long relationship with Rose.
Gavin Clancy / Male Identifying / Age Mid-30’s
A young, talented, struggling writer who is discouraged and disillusioned about his craft. He drinks a little too much and puts up a sardonic, self-deprecating mask to hide his disappointment and confusion.
Please note that all participants in CCT shows must have completed the COVID vaccination cycle and booster and adhere to masking policies.
For more information about the theatre and the rest of our season please visit our website at www.curtaincalltheatre.com.