OPEN CALL AUDITION: Hilda's Yard - April 06, 2024
Ottawa Little Theatre presents
Hilda’s Yard
Written by: Norm Foster
Directed by: Val Bogan
Production Dates:
July 17 – August 03, 2024 at 7:30 pm (Wednesdays – Saturdays) and matinees on July 21 & 28 at 2:30 pm (Sundays)
All actors must be available for all performances.
Open Call Audition:
Auditions will be held on:
Saturday, April 06, 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.
Audition Location:
Ottawa Little Theatre
400 King Edward Avenue, Ottawa
(Please use 235 Besserer Street entrance.)
Synopsis:
It’s 1956, and the Flucks are relishing their freedom now that their 30-something children have finally left the nest. Suddenly their son flings himself over the garden fence on the run from the mob, followed by his sister who has just left her husband. As Hilda’s yard fills with unexpected guests, the stakes and the laughs grow in this heartwarming family comedy.
Character Descriptions
Hilda Fluck – mid-50s
Appears to be naïve and vulnerable but has a great maternal strength about her. She is the glue that holds the family together.
Sam Fluck – mid-50s
Hilda’s husband. The family breadwinner, Sam works at a paper products manufacturing plant. Feels unappreciated by his employer. Excited to finally become an empty nester with Hilda.
Gary Fluck – early 30s
Hilda and Sam’s oldest child. WWII veteran who lived with his parents until very recently. He makes poor choices and relies on his parents for help. Hilariously irresponsible.
Janey Fluck – early 30s
Hilda and Sam’s youngest child. Married and comes across as a ditzy spoiled “Daddy’s Girl,” but her true self is much deeper. She has many dreams.
Bobbi Jakes – early 30s
Gary’s love interest. Musician, hip and free spirited. She lives in the moment.
Beverly Woytowich – late 30s
A nefarious gangster-type. Gary has an outstanding gambling debt with him. Very intelligent and well-spoken for a “thug”. He is fascinated by Janey’s apparent innocence.
Audition Sides
Click the links below to preview the sides that will be used at the audition. Physical copies will be available at the audition as well.
Side #1: A1s1 Hilda’s Monologue – p3-4
Side #2: A1s1 Hilda/Sam – p6-7
Side #3: A1s1 Hilda/Gary – p15-17
Side #4: A1s1 Janey/Hilda – p23-25
Side #5: A1s1 Bobbi/Hilda – p44-46
Side #6: A2s1 Beverly/Janey – p73-75
Side #7: A2s2 Bobbi/Gary – p86-87
Side #8: A2s2 All – p99-102