AUDITION INFO
*Saturday, October 29 1-3 pm
*Sunday, October 30 7-9 pm
*6M/8F
*Auditions will take place at the theater (238 S. Clay St.) and will consist of cold readings from the script. Songs will be taught at audition.
*No experience is necessary.
*You do not need to attend both dates; you may if you want. First timers will be heard before anyone who is returning.
PERFORMANCES
January 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28 at 7:30 pm and January 22 at 2:30 pm, 2017
SYNOPSIS
On the night of his 35th birthday, confirmed bachelor, Robert, contemplates his unmarried state. Over the course of a series of dinners, drinks and even a wedding, his friends – "those good and crazy people [his] married friends" – explain the pros and cons of taking on a spouse. The habitually single Robert is forced to question his adamant retention of bachelorhood during a hilarious array of interactions.
CHARACTER BREAK-DOWNS *Ages listed are suggestions, anyone interested is encouraged to audition
Robert (Baritone) The protagonist of the story, he is a 35 yr. old, confirmed bachelor, living in New York who seems happy, but holds pain in his heart. He is terrified of marriage and fears lifelong loneliness
Harry (Baritone) The husband of Sarah. Harry is 30s to 40s and a recovering alcoholic who keeps falling off the wagon. He believes the advantages of marriage outweigh the disadvantages.
Sarah (Mezzo-soprano) The hyper critical wife of Harry She is 30s to 40s and a former foodie who tends to overeat. She also is an avid learner of karate and is open, accepting, and full of love
Susan (Soprano) The wife of Peter. She is 30s to 40s and a sweet, lovely southern belle who is very “motherly” in her affections toward Robert
Peter (Baritone) The husband of Susan. He is 30s to 40s and an Ivy League-grad who is very liberal in his view of relationships
Jenny (Soprano) David’s wife. She is 30s to 40s and a lovely, sweet middle-class wife, who also is quietly manipulative, simultaneously square and wise. Loves her husband and will indulge him from time to time
David (Baritone) Jenny’s husband. He’s 30s to 40s and avidly middle-class while being relaxed and always in control. Believes a man should be married and that the sacrifice of freedom is worth what you get in return
Amy (Alto) Paul’s fiancée and Robert’s former girlfriend. She is late 20s to 40s and a frantic neurotic who is terrified of marriage. After a breakdown, she realizes that Paul is her soulmate
Paul (Tenor) Fiancée of Amy. Paul is 30s to 40s and sweet, patient, and loving but can be mildly clingy. He is fully committed to the idea of marriage and encourages Robert to do the same
Joanne (Alto) Joanne is 40s or 50s and acerbic, demanding, and blunt. She’s too old to be part of the young crowd, but not old enough to be part of the older crowd. Puts on a brassy front that melts when she is alone with her third (or is it fourth?) husband, Larry
Larry (Baritone) Joanne’s husband. Larry is 40s to late 50s and usually fairly stoic and grounded, but has moments of goofiness. Indulges his wife’s behavior but knows when to put his foot down
April (Mezzo-soprano) One of Robert’s girlfriends. She’s 20s to 30s and a flight attendant originally from Ohio who came to NY to live in Radio City. Ditzy and adorable
Marta (Mezzo-soprano) One of Robert’s girlfriends. She is 20s to 30s. A streetwise, magnetic young woman who is intensely modern and seeking adventure and excitement in the City
Kathy One of Robert’s ex-girlfriends; now, a very close friend. She is 20s to mid 30s and a sweet, genuine, and kind. She plans to leave the City for a life of domesticity
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