OPEN CALL AUDITION: Romantic Comedy - June 15, 2024
Ottawa Little Theatre presents
Romantic Comedy
Written by: Bernard Slade
Directed by: Brian Cano
Production Dates:
September 25 – October 12, 2024 at 7:30 pm (Wednesdays – Saturdays) and matinees on September 29 & October 06 at 2:30 pm (Sundays)
All actors must be available for all performances.
Open Call Audition:
Auditions will be held on:
Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 1:00 pm – Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to fill out your audition card – onstage readings will commence at 1:00pm sharp.
Backstage Orientation:
Simultaneously with the audition, A BACKSTAGE ORIENTATION and tour of the theatre will be offered by a member of the Volunteer Committee for anyone interested in working behind the scenes on any future production. Descriptions of each of the various Volunteer Positions can be found in the Volunteer section of this website.
Audition Location:
Ottawa Little Theatre
400 King Edward Avenue, Ottawa
(Please use 235 Besserer Street entrance.)
Time Commitments:
- We will be rehearsing throughout July and August and into September.
- In the first month the rehearsals are Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Sunday (afternoons or evenings TBD).
- Beginning in August we switch to Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings and Sunday (afternoons or evenings TBD).
- Those auditioning will have to declare their availability at auditions. Once the rehearsal schedule is set, accounting for any declared absences, each cast member must commit to being at all rehearsals, within reason.
- All actors must be available for all performances (see production dates above)
Synopsis:
Romantic Comedy begins on the wedding day of Jason Carmichael. He is a successful Broadway playwright whose writing partner of 10 years has abruptly left to go to Hollywood leaving Jason in an anxious state. Entering into the scene is a mousy Vermont school teacher with visions of becoming a writer. What follows is a multi-year collaboration which keeps everyone guessing whether there will be a romance between them.
Cast of Characters:
The action occurs over a 14-year period. Stage age of actors is at the beginning of the show.
JASON CARMICHAEL – Mid-thirties, successful Broadway playwright whose writing partner has just left to go to Hollywood. Impeccably attired (dressing gown, ascot, slacks, slippers). He is not conventionally handsome but, despite his crumpled face, possesses a mixture of arrogance, charm and sophistication which gives him a certain magnetism. This part involves kissing and affectionate touching. It also involves the appearance of nudity.
BLANCHE DAILEY – Flamboyant in manner and dress, she admits to forty-two, looks fiftyish, is actually fifty-four. Thrice married, an ex-showgirl but for many years a literary agent, she’s nobody’s fool. (Can be played older.)
PHOEBE J CRADDOCK – Stage age: mid-twenties. Originally a school teacher from Vermont, she dresses down and hides her natural prettiness. She is inclined to cover her basic shyness with a somewhat self-conscious, forthright manner: she overthinks and over-talks. This part involves kissing and affectionate touching.
ALLISON ST. JAMES – Jason’s Fiancée/wife. Blond(ish), beautiful and friendly with an open and direct manner. Mid-twenties. This part involves kissing.
LEO JANOWITZ – Mid-thirties, unruly hair, rumpled suit and has a serious, reserved demeanor that almost masks a very dry sense of humour. He is in love with Phoebe. His speech has the rough edges of the street and he tends to cut through to the core of things. This part involves kissing and affectionate touching.
KATE MALLORY – Late-thirties, a soft pretty woman with a deceptively gentle, feminine manner and sweet smile. She has absolutely no sense of humour.
Sides
Click the links below to view the audition sides. Physical copies will be used and available at the audition.