By Marc Camoletti
Adapted by Robin Hawdon
Directed by Scott R. Grumling
Auditions:
Sunday January 8, 2017 2:00-5:00 pm
Monday January 9, 2017 7:00-10:00 pm
Callbacks, if necessary, Tuesday January 10 at 7:00 pm
Bernard is planning a romantic weekend with his chic Parisian mistress in his charming converted French farmhouse, whilst his wife, Jacqueline, is away. He has arranged for a cordon bleu cook to prepare gourmet delights, and has invited his best friend, Robert, along too to provide the alibi. It’s foolproof; what could possibly go wrong? Well…. suppose Robert turns up not realizing quite why he has been invited. Suppose Robert and Jacqueline are secret lovers, and consequently determined that Jacqueline will NOT leave for the weekend. Suppose the cook has to pretend to be the mistress and the mistress is unable to cook. Suppose everyone’s alibi gets confused with everyone else’s. An evening of hilarious confusion ensues as Bernard and Robert improvise at breakneck speed. The characters Bernard and Robert appear in the prequel to this play, Boeing-Boeing.
Presented through special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.
Director Scott Grumling is looking for men and women ages 30-45 to fill the 3 Male and 3 Female roles in this comedy. The staging will involve intense physical activity so actors must be in good physical shape for the demands of this production.
No appointments necessary; actors will be seen on a first come, first served basis.
Click here to visit the website for descriptions of the characters including accent requirements and an overview of the rehearsal schedule.
Audition Format: Readings from the script. Those auditioning are not required to read the sides with the indicated accents, however, you will be asked to demonstrate a British or French accent on a brief bit of text during the audition.
Audition Location: NCT in Overbrook Presbyterian Church, 6376 City Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19151
Performances: May 5, 6, 12, 13 2017 at 8:00 PM; May 7, 14 2017 at 3:00 PM
If you have any questions, please feel free to email Assistant Director Tom Ryan at
ryantbo28@comcast.net
There will be art on the walls and beverages provided, but please bring your own favorite beverage and your own favorite art, too. This is a night of conversation and inspiration by artists and for artists. Discuss what inspired you to make the work that you brought, how you deal with creative blocks, why certain colors resonate with you, or why certain beverages resonate with you.
