*OPEN CALL AUDITION NOTICE *
Ottawa Little Theatre
presents
Old Love
A contemporary, fast paced, quippy romantic comedy.
Written by Norm Foster
Directed by Venetia Lawless
Performance Dates: June 7-24, 2017
Wed to Sat nights – 7:30 pm curtain; Sun Matinees June 11 & 18, 2017 – 2:00 pm curtain
All actors must be available for all performances
AUDITION:
DATE: Saturday, February 18, 2017 at 2:00pm
AUDITION LOCATION: Ottawa Little Theatre
400 King Edward Avenue, Ottawa
(Please use Besserer Street entrance.)
SYNOPSIS:
Bud Mitchell fell in love at first sight with his boss’s wife 25 years ago and has carried a torch for her ever since. Perhaps her husband’s funeral isn’t the most sensible time for Bud to kindle romance, but this is a man on a mission! An insightful and hilarious look at broken hearts and second chances by one of OLT’s favourite playwrights.
ROLES:
4 actors: 2 men 2 women playing various roles
Bud 60’s – affable, likeable, natural insecurities but tenacious – play contains series of flashbacks to younger days and a younger Bud
Molly 60’s acerbic, sharp witted, cynical but with her own charm – moments of vulnerability but heavily guarded – play depicts younger and present day Molly
Arthur Sr and Arthur Jr – 40’s – Sr a cad, Jr a sweet guy
Kitty, Kendra, Shirley, Sandra, Delores, Claire – 40’s – characters range from 20 something to 50 something
AUDITION SIDES:
We will be doing selected readings from the script for the audition – attached are a sampling to give a sense of the play and characters. In addition to these we may use some cold readings from the script.
Click on name below to download PDF.
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Rehearsals:
Rehearsals will begin with a March 21 read-thru. Regular rehearsals will take place every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday evening. At a later date rehearsals change to every Monday, Wednesday and Friday evening and Sunday afternoon.
NOTE: Please do not consider auditioning for Bud/Arthur or Molly/Kitty if you are unable to commit to all of the scheduled rehearsals from March 21 to June 6.