SCHUYLERVILLE COMMUNITY THEATER ANNOUNCES OPEN AUDITIONS:
for an October 27-29th production of
A BAD YEAR FOR TOMATOES* BY JOHN PATRICK
DIRECTED BY TONI ANDERSON-SOMMO
August 29th 7:00 P.M. (Callbacks, if necessary, on August 30th)
At the Saratoga Town Office Building – Corner of RT. 29 and 32 –Spring Street. Schuylerville NY
Synopsis A disenchanted actress, Myra Marlow leases a cottage in the tiny New England hamlet of Beaver Haven to hide away and write her autobiography. She has no problem turning away her long-time agent, determined to sign her for new roles, but turning away the nosy, omnipresent neighbors is a different matter. In an attempt to scare them off Myra fabricates a mad, homicidal sister, Sadie, locked in the upstairs bedroom. Myra warns everyone that Sadie could escape at any moment with her trusty pair of scissors, but this does not deter the neighbors, especially the local handyman who thinks Sadie is “purty,” when Myra allows her to escape for a few moments. (It is really Myra in a fright wig and buck teeth.) The ladies of the town want to save Sadie’s demented soul. When Myra finally announces Sadie has been sent to a “home” in Boston, the neighbors are convinced a murder has occurred, and the local sheriff is determined to crack the case and find the body. It’s a bad year for tomatoes when the neighbors decide to dig up the back yard and dig into Myra Marlow’s past.
For The Audition Auditions will be from the script (sides will be provided.) No appointment necessary. Please bring a list of conflicts from the rehearsal dates through performances. With the exception of tech week and performances, conflicts can be worked around if known about in advance. If unable to attend the appointed audition dates, contact Co-Producer Bonnie Thomas to set up an alternative date and time at (518) 260-0228,
Rehearsal Schedule/Performance Dates Rehearsals will be on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, starting on September 5th. Show dates October 27-29th.
Character Breakdown – All age ranges are approximate. Roles are open to all ethnicities and gender identities.
Myra Marlowe/Sister Sadie – Disenchanted actress, sharp, sarcastic , she is never at a loss for a witty comeback. 30-40 years old. Actress must be able to do physical comedy and different voices.
Tom Lamont – Marlow’s agent who carries a torch for his favorite actress. Suave, debonair and determined to win Myra back to acting and away from her new country home. 30-40 years old.
Cora Gump – a secret lush with marital problems and a penchant for Scotch, although she holds her liquor well – sort of. 40-60 years old, dowdy and enjoys gossiping with her friend Reba.
Reba Harper – loves to gossip and loves to bring the “spiritually challenged” to salvation. 40-60 years old, dowdy and Cora’s sidekick.
Piney – a large, imposing man of few words and even less charm. Physical comedy required, Piney falls in love with the deranged Sadie. Must have strong teeth and shins! Presents as 40ish or older.
Willa Mae Wilcox – psychic neighbor who loves to enter the house in a unique way, she believes in horoscopes, and spells and does not get along with the neighbors or her dead husband. Presents 50 or older.
Sheriff – Think Barney Fife! 40ish or older.
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