Audition Notice: Don't Mention My Name

OPEN AUDITIONS

JULY 20 and 21, 2011
7 to 10pm

Kindig Performing Arts Center
South Suburban College
15800 State Street
South Holland, IL 60473-1200

Roles available for 3 men and 5 women, aged 18 and up.

CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS:

Sylvia Dutton: professional office woman (think executive secretary), 30 or 40-ish. Usually with Dexter in scenes.

Dexter Chandler: Executive, 30 or 40-ish. Usually with Sylvia in scenes, even though married to Wilma.

Verla Perkins: Strong country woman; blunt but not stupid; a little slow at times; chambermaid and sheriff. Usually in scenes with Jane and Man.

Man: 30s, handsome, seemingly clever, smart, but has amnesia. Usually in scenes with Jane.

Jane Ridgely: late 20s, clever, attractive and smart. Usually in scenes with Man.

Kitty Carson: 30s; slightly overly made-up; attractive, friendly, easy-going and flirty. Somewhat stereotypically blonde. Usually in scenes with Paul.

Paul Miles: healthy, handsome and hearty (that's a quote from his description); health and exercise nut. Usually in scenes with Kitty.

Wilma Chandler: same age as Dexter Chandler; acts like she is rich. Usually in scenes with Man and Jane.

ABOUT THE SHOW: What you would do if you suffered temporary amnesia and stumbled into a bed and breakfast off season only to find you were expected for the week end? That is what happens to the leading man in this delightful comedy. The attractive real estate lady calls him by one name and the housekeeper by another. A business executive and his secretary appear with a confirmed reservation and call him by another name. The executive's wife surprises them all and calls the hero by a different name, and a nightclub singer enters with her hearty boy friend and recognizes him by yet another name. As the amnesiac and the real estate lady band together to solve the mystery, it develops that people are not who they seem and even though each works for a different government agency, they all have the identical purpose. The plot becomes more and more hilarious until all questions are answered, including who the hero is and what the crime is with a surprising twist ending. This combination of intriguing laughter, romance, and mystery provides a delightful evening.

No prior experience or prepared material is necessary.

Bring your calendar to auditions as you will be asked to note any and all rehearsal conflicts.

The preliminary rehearsal schedule is posted HERE - 277 KB PDF.

You MUST be willing and able to take off work or classes for dress rehearsals and performances.

See the Audition FAQ for answers to Frequently Asked Questions.

Copies of the scripts will be on reserve in the SSC library prior to auditions. These are reading copies and may not be taken home.