“The Ladies Foursome”
by Norm Foster
Producers:
Karen & Dominick Abbatiello
Assistant Producer:
Viv Tyndall
Director Mike Muller is seeking 4 adult female actors with ages between 35 and 60.
Character | Description |
Connie | News anchor, widow, plays the field. Leader of the pack. Adventurous, fun-loving, and flirtatious, Connie is the life of the party. She has a free-spirited nature and enjoys living in the moment. |
Dory | Ex-Las Vegas singer, now a mother of 6, running a vacation lodge in Canada. Mysterious, sharp, and occasionally enigmatic. Dory is a newcomer to the group. She has a knack for asking pointed questions. |
Margot | Owns her own construction company, and is a drinker. Relationship issues with her daughter. Blunt, confident, and sassy, Margot is the boldest of the group. She often speaks her mind without much filter and brings humor through her sharp wit and straightforward attitude. |
Tate | Youngest of the group. Wife to a surgeon with 3 kids. Has dreams of her own. Reserved, sweet-natured, and slightly anxious, Tate is the emotional heart of the group. She is deeply caring but often unsure of herself. |
SPECIAL NOTES FOR AUDITIONERS
See character monologues and audition side below. Please dress in comfortable clothing for improvisational exercises. For those auditioning for Dory, please familiarize yourself with the first verse of “The Water is Wide”.
All characters are in 100% of all scenes. All actors must be able to swing a golf club (training will be provided). There will be at least two (2) rehearsal sessions at a golf driving range.
On stage rehearsals will start on March 18th with at least two rehearsals per week until Tech Week. There will be four (4) rehearsals between early February and mid-March for table work and line runs. Each character has close to or over 400 lines, so we will be starting early for line memorization.
This show will touch on many emotional subjects such as: love, sex, children, motherhood, careers, alcoholism, gambling addiction, self-worth, relationships, and friendship.
** Please print and bring this completed audition form with you:
Audition forms will be available at the auditions, if necessary.
All potential rehearsal conflicts need to either be listed on your audition form or attached to the form.
Please email treasurer@svptheatre.org with any questions.
The show runs Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 2pm.
June 13th through June 29th.
Somerset Valley Players are committed to diverse, inclusive casting. Non-descript roles are available to all performers, regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, disability, race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other basis.
For further information call 908.369.7469
Made possible by funds from the Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission, a partner of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.