AUDITION NOTICE: Always a Bridesmaid, April 5, 2025

Ottawa Little Theatre presents

Always a Bridesmaid
Written by: Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and James Wooten

Directed by: Lisa James

Production Dates:
July 16 – August 2, 2025 at 7:30 pm (Wednesdays – Saturdays) and matinees on July 20 & 27  at 2:30 pm (Sundays)

Actors must be available for ALL performances and tech runs.

Open Call Audition:
Auditions  will be held on:

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to fill out your audition card – onstage readings will commence at 1:00pm sharp. Please bring indoor shoes, water and snacks. No sock feet, wet boots/shoes will be allowed on the stage.

Audition Location:
Ottawa Little Theatre
400 King Edward Avenue, Ottawa
(Please use 235 Besserer Street entrance.)

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.

Synopsis:
In this hilarious comedic romp, four friends have sworn to keep the promise they made on the night of their senior prom to be in each other’s wedding. 30 years later these four southern friends are still honoring this commitment while asking themselves “how far are you willing to go to keep a promise to a friend”.

Casting Notes:
The directing team is committed to color- and gender-blind casting. While all performers must present as female on stage, all are welcome to audition. Please note that stage ages are approximate and the magic of make up can do wonders. Please don’t count yourself out based on age, race or gender. Come on out and see what happens. Much of the casting choices will come down to chemistry with other actors.

While this show will require use of southern accents they are not required at the time of audition. That said feel free to try your hand at an accent if you have one.

Character Descriptions: 

KARI AMES-BISSETTE (late 20’s female presenting):
A kind hearted spirited southern charmer. Must have quick witted comedic timing.

LIBBY RUTH AMES (late 40’s to early 50’s female presenting):
A hopeless romantic with a sweet country charm. She is a straight shooter who tells it like it is while still be able to be kind.

SEDALIA ELLICOTT (50 plus female presenting):
The hostess of the wedding venue where she has never let a bride get away. She is gregarious and energetic. Strong comedic skills required.

MONETTE GENRTY (late 40’s to early 50’s female presenting):
Little sassy and trashy and always ready to use her southern flair to flirt.

CHARLIE COLLINS (late 40’s to early 50’s female presenting):
A free-spirited tree hugger in Birkenstocks.

DEEDRA WINGATE (late 40’s to early 50’s female presenting):
She is a northern transplant with dry wit and a no-nonsense attitude.

Audition Sides:
Sides will be made available at the time of audition. This approach ensures that actors are able to demonstrate natural choices rather than relying on over-rehearsed material. You may be asked to read for multiple roles.