Auditions
AUDITION NOTICE FOR ‘A Lady Mislaid’ by Kenneth Horne
When: Sunday 17th November 2019 at 3pm
Where: GHTC rehearsal room, Assembly House, Norwich
Director: Julie Benfield julie.benfield@me.com 07970924413
Performance dates: 12-16 May 2020
This quirky little 1950’s comedy has an air of mystery running through it.
Sisters Esther and Jennifer Williams have moved into Manor Cottage, a small old isolated house in the country, hoping that the peace and quiet will inspire Jennifer to write again following a nervous breakdown. The tranquility is short-lived though as, within days the police arrive, but why do they want to dig up the chicken coup? The daily help, Mrs Small, has plenty of gossip to offer regarding the previous tenants but Esther keeps the real reason for the police visit hidden from Jennifer and so misunderstandings ensue. Unexpected “visitors” arrive and humorous events follow.
Characters– 4F 3M - all ages are flexible but the director will be taking the following criteria into account for final casting:
The sisters need to be within 10 years of each other
Jennifer has to appear of child bearing age, as this is mentioned in script.
George and Jennifer should be a similar age preferably.
All character descriptions are taken from the script but are also flexible.
Mrs Small (daily woman) - middle aged+, strong London accent (but could have a different accent with a bit of script jiggling!) Loves gossip, talks too much but is patient and kind. Actor needs to be able to portray humour through her mannerisms and facial expressions.
Jennifer (Esther’s younger sister) - any age under 40, posh accent (RP), a writer, dramatic, temperamental, inquisitive, always jotting down notes for her next book, emotionally naïve.
Esther (Jennifer’s elder sister) - any age under 50, posh accent (RP), worries about her sister. Steadier and more reliable than Jennifer but still has spirit. Sweet personality.
Bullock (detective) - age 30-55, amiable and courteous. Keen, exuberant and enthusiastic.
Visitor (Mr Smith) - age 40-60. Kindly, nervous and faintly apologetic.
George (Jennifer’s fiancée)- age flexible. Posh accent (RP). Medium sized role, on for 2ndhalf only. He is direct, amiable and uncomplicated, but no fool.
A Woman (Mrs Matheson) - age flexible. Small role (on for 7 pages). Gentle personality, unobtrusive manner. Could double up as Stage Manager for the production if interested.
Rehearsals will commence towards the end of March, probably 3 evenings per week to be agreed by the cast.
If you are interested in auditioning, please email the director for a copy of the script: julie.benfield@me.com
Auditions will be a mixture of reading and work-shopping sections of the script and other scenarios. Audition excerpts will be available nearer the time.
When: Sunday 17th November 2019 at 3pm
Where: GHTC rehearsal room, Assembly House, Norwich
Director: Julie Benfield julie.benfield@me.com 07970924413
Performance dates: 12-16 May 2020
This quirky little 1950’s comedy has an air of mystery running through it.
Sisters Esther and Jennifer Williams have moved into Manor Cottage, a small old isolated house in the country, hoping that the peace and quiet will inspire Jennifer to write again following a nervous breakdown. The tranquility is short-lived though as, within days the police arrive, but why do they want to dig up the chicken coup? The daily help, Mrs Small, has plenty of gossip to offer regarding the previous tenants but Esther keeps the real reason for the police visit hidden from Jennifer and so misunderstandings ensue. Unexpected “visitors” arrive and humorous events follow.
Characters– 4F 3M - all ages are flexible but the director will be taking the following criteria into account for final casting:
The sisters need to be within 10 years of each other
Jennifer has to appear of child bearing age, as this is mentioned in script.
George and Jennifer should be a similar age preferably.
All character descriptions are taken from the script but are also flexible.
Mrs Small (daily woman) - middle aged+, strong London accent (but could have a different accent with a bit of script jiggling!) Loves gossip, talks too much but is patient and kind. Actor needs to be able to portray humour through her mannerisms and facial expressions.
Jennifer (Esther’s younger sister) - any age under 40, posh accent (RP), a writer, dramatic, temperamental, inquisitive, always jotting down notes for her next book, emotionally naïve.
Esther (Jennifer’s elder sister) - any age under 50, posh accent (RP), worries about her sister. Steadier and more reliable than Jennifer but still has spirit. Sweet personality.
Bullock (detective) - age 30-55, amiable and courteous. Keen, exuberant and enthusiastic.
Visitor (Mr Smith) - age 40-60. Kindly, nervous and faintly apologetic.
George (Jennifer’s fiancée)- age flexible. Posh accent (RP). Medium sized role, on for 2ndhalf only. He is direct, amiable and uncomplicated, but no fool.
A Woman (Mrs Matheson) - age flexible. Small role (on for 7 pages). Gentle personality, unobtrusive manner. Could double up as Stage Manager for the production if interested.
Rehearsals will commence towards the end of March, probably 3 evenings per week to be agreed by the cast.
If you are interested in auditioning, please email the director for a copy of the script: julie.benfield@me.com
Auditions will be a mixture of reading and work-shopping sections of the script and other scenarios. Audition excerpts will be available nearer the time.
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