Sept. 11 @ 1pm
Callbacks Sept. 12 @ 1pm
CENTERstage Productions is thrilled to announce auditions for Reading Between the Lies, written and directed by Kelly Barrett-Gibson.
Reading Between the Lies is a noir farce set in the world of 1940's Broadway. The first read of a new play becomes a crime scene when one of the participants unexpectedly drops dead. In a room filled with old vendettas, jilted lovers, blackmail victims and one loony former child star, it’s anyone’s guess who is the killer, who was the intended victim, and who if anyone, will save the day! Hilarity and fast-paced whodunit antics ensue.
Location: The CENTER for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck.
Performance Dates: October 15 - 17, 2021.
Seeking: 3m, 1w - strong actors with good comedic timing. Ages 25+ 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:
Readings will be 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. We thank you for your understanding.
Questions: Contact director Kelly Barrett-Gibson at kellyannebarrett@hotmail.com
Character Breakdown:
Horace Manderly - male, 50+, wealthy Manhattan theater producer, elegant, easily befuddled, having an affair
Arthur Binkman - male, 40s, playwright, recovering from nervous breakdown, still in love with his diva ex-wife, dating a young, smalltown girl
Joe Daniels (the Captain) - male 30s+, director, dry sense of humor, finds amusement in the absurd, air of control, a competent man surrounded by idiots whom he loves
Kitty Manderly - female, 40's, boozy, bored wife of theater producer, former chorus girl with delusions of stardom, jealous, flirtty