Audition Notice: Always a Bridesmaid
AUDITION NOTICE
ALWAYS A BRIDESMAID
by Jones Hope Wooten
Directed by Gloria Goodman
Saturday, November 16, 1-4pm, Sunday November 17, 12-1pm
Callbacks, November 17, 1:30-3:30pm
Show dates: March 7-30
Rehearsals begin January 27 (possible read-through in the week of 1/20)
Synopsis: In this hilarious comedic romp, four friends have sworn to keep the promise they made on the night of their Senior Prom: to be in each other’s weddings…no matter what. More than thirty years later, these Southern friends-for-life are still making “the long walk” for each other, determined to honor that vow.
All roles, unless otherwise announced, are open to members of all ethnic/national origins, races, creeds, orientations, and abilities. We encourage members of diverse backgrounds and abilities to audition for our production.
Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Callbacks will consist of group readings from the script with other auditioners that are called back.
• A tentative rehearsal calendar will be provided upon auditioning. Rehearsal conflicts must be noted on the audition form.
• Resumes and headshots are welcomed but not required.
• Auditioners should arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled audition time to complete audition forms.
• Auditioners who are called back should plan on staying for the entirety of the call back or until dismissed by the director.
CHARACTERS
(All characters are female- identifying)
KARI AMES-BISSETTE, late 20s, a kind-hearted, spirited Southern charmer
LIBBY RUTH AMES, late 40s-50s, hopeless romantic, sweet country woman, plain spoken and guileless
SEDALIA ELLIOTT, 60s, a gregarious, energetic Virginia hostess and life- force
MONETTE GENTRY, late 40s-50s, kinda flashy, kinda trashy, Southern-to-the-bone flirt
CHARLIE COLLINS, late 40s-50s, tree hugging, Birkenstock wearing, acerbic Southern free spirit
DEEDRA WINGATE, late 40s-50s, headstrong with a dry wit, no nonsense Northern transplant
Contact the director with questions. Ggoodman737@gmail.com