Location: Ottawa Little Theatre, 400 King Edward Avenue (please use Besserer Street entrance, please arrive a little early and be ready for 1 pm start).
presents
Directed by: Riley Stewart (for more information, contact Riley by email at riley@chaoticindustry.com).
January 9, 2019, to January 26, 2019
Wed to Sat nights – 7:30 pm curtain
Sun Matinees on January 13 and 20, 2019 – 2:30 pm curtain (Note new time for Sunday matinee).
All actors must be available for all performances.
Open to all races and ethnicities.
SYNOPSIS: Abby has lived alone in the Bristol Place Senior Living Facility for many years. She is a brittle, collected woman who enjoys her privacy. Though sheer determination, she has managed to intimidate every roommate she has ever been assigned. Along comes Marilyn, a gregarious, buoyant creature who proves to be Abby’s greatest challenge. These two wonderful characters embark on a journey to win sole custody of the room they have been forced to share. Into the mix is added Scotty, an orderly in the retirement home and Abby’s confidant; Colleen and Benjamin, Marilyn’s daughter and son-in-law, who become unwilling co-conspirators in Marilyn’s outrageous schemes; and Benjamin, Abby’s estranged son who has been battling addiction. Wonderfully dark and filled with twists and turns, Ripcord is a comedy of unexpected depth and delight.
Director’s Note: Ripcord is a physically demanding show. During the course of the evening, the actors will be required to appear to leap from an airplane, hang from parachute harnesses and generally be very active. Please keep this in mind when arranging an audition. The characters of Colleen and Derek will also be asked to play various minor roles.
ROLES:
ABBY BINDER (to play 65 to 80 years of age)
A resident of the Bristol Place Senior Living Facility. She has been alone for many years and prefers it that way. She is confidant, terse and unyielding.
MARILYN DUNNE (to play 65 to 80 years of age)
A lovely, outgoing, colourful creature. Marilyn embraces life to the fullest and is not easily deterred.
SCOTTY (to play 20s or 30s)
A resident aide at the retirement home. He is a struggling actor. Gentle and patient.
COLLEEN (to play 30s or 40s)
Marilyn’s daughter.
DEREK (to play 30s or 40s)
Marilyn’s son-in-law.
BENJAMIN (to play 40s)
Abby’s son. A former addict.
AUDITION SIDES:
Please click on the links below to download PDFs of the audition sides.
Side 1. Abby and Benjamin (–> Click Here)
Side 2. Abby and Marilyn #1 (–> Click Here)
Side 3. Abby and Marilyn #2 (–> Click Here)
Side 4. Abby and Scotty (–> Click Here)
Side 5. Derek, Colleen, Marilyn and Abby (–> Click Here)
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Interested in volunteering behind the scenes on this production? Come to either the audition to meet the creative team and find out how you can be involved!