November 13 @ 1pm
November 14 @ 7pm
Callbacks November 15 @ 7pm
CENTERstage Productions is thrilled to announce auditions for Laughing Stock, written by Charles Morey and directed by Tom Bunker.
Laughing Stock is a hilarious backstage farce and a genuinely affectionate look into the world of the theatre and the people who bring it to life. When The Playhouse, a rustic New England summer theatre, schedules a repertory season of Dracula, Hamlet, and Charley’s Aunt, comic mayhem and theatrical hell ensue. We follow the well-intentioned but over-matched company as they go from outrageous auditions to ego-driven rehearsals, from technical nightmares to opening nights gone disastrously awry, from the elation of a great play well told to the comic and nostalgic season close. A riotous comedy for anyone who loves (or loves to be a part of) theatre!
Location: The CENTER for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck.
Performance Dates: February 4 - 13, 2022.
Seeking: 9m, 5w - strong actors with good comedic timing. Character Breakdown can be seen below. Strongly encourage women, persons of color, and LGBTQ individuals to apply. We are committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in all areas of our work.
Prepare / Bring:
Please prepare a monologue.
There will also be readings from the script. Sides will be provided.
Bring your schedule and be prepared to list your conflicts.
Please note, that due to Covid restrictions, actors planning to audition are asked not to be traveling out of state during rehearsals or performances.
Actors MUST be able to show proof of vaccination at the audition. We thank you for your understanding.
Questions: Contact Director Tom Bunker at tomhbunker@gmail.com
Character Breakdown:
Gordon Page, 40's - 50's. Artistic Director. (Leader of the pack, he's in most scenes)
Jack Morris, 20's. Actor. (The Juvenile. Should he quit acting, and go to law school?)
Susannah Huntsman, 30's. Director. (We've all had directors like this one, unfortunately)
Mary Pierre, 20's. Actor. (The ingénue. Earnest to a fault)
Tyler Taylor, 30's - 40's. Actor. (Leading roles only, please)
Vernon Volker, 40's - 50's, Actor. (Summer stock may be beneath him.)
Richfield Hawksley, 70's. Actor. (Done it all, played them all, if he could only remember.)
Daisy Coates, 60's -70's. Actor. (Has been ready to play Ophelia for 40 years)
Craig Conlin, 30's - 50's. Business Manager. (Someone has to watch the money)
Sarah McKay, 40's - 50's. Stage Manager. (Efficient, acerbic, never without her drink mug.)
Henry Mills, 30's - 40's. Designer. (Must he really create it all with paper and scissors?)
And the inexperienced, overworked, and faithful apprentices:
Karma Schneider
Braun Oakes
Ian Milliken