Casting Call

by

David Lindsay-Abaire

Produced by

Roberta Steve

Directed by:
Elaine Wallace

Abby Binder makes life so miserable for her roommates at the Bristol Place Senior Living Facility that they change rooms when a bed becomes available. But not Marilyn Dunne, a relentlessly cheerful woman who grinds on Abby’s nerves! The women make a bet to determine whether Marilyn stays or goes. Which one in this “odd couple” will win?

Director Elaine Wallace is seeking the following:
3 Adult Males (ages: 20’s-40’s)
3 Adult Females (ages: 20’s – 80’s)

Character

Age Range

Description

Abby

50-80

Brash woman living in an Assisted Care Home. Unhappy, difficult.

Marilyn

50-80

Sweet, unaffected woman, happy with her lot in life. Also lives in Assisted Care Home.

Scotty

20-50

Nurse in the Assisted Care Home. Caring, understanding, and wonderful to his patients.

Benjamin/Lewis/Clown

 

20-40

Plays three roles.  Benjamin is the son of Abby who has not visited for many years; most important role. Others are small character roles.

Colleen/Woman in White

 

20-35

Plays two roles. Colleen is the daughter of Marilyn. Kind and understanding. Woman in White small character role.

Derek/Zombie/Masked Man

20-35

Plays three roles. Derek is the husband of Colleen. He is also kind and understanding. Others are small character roles.

Auditions will be held at the

SOMERSET VALLEY PLAYERS

Located at 689 Amwell Road, Hillsborough

Directions to SVP

 
Wednesday, February 7th
at 7:00 PM
and
Thursday, February 8th

at 7:00 PM

 

Call backs, if necessary

Sunday, February 11th 7PM

 

The show runs Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm and Sundays at 2 pm
April 19th through May 5th.

 

NOTES FOR AUDITIONS:

Please sign-up for an audition time via the following sign-up link: 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080F4EA4AC2CA6FA7-47027659-ripcord

Auditions will be readings from sides of the script.  No monologues required.

SVP's Production of "Ripcord" is proudly sponsored by

Supporting SVP and the arts for many years!  SVP is proud to be associated with the Robert W. Pittenger Family!