Audition Notice
Theatre Frisco
Non-Equity
NOISES OFF
By Michael Frayn
Director: Neale Whitmore
Asst Director: Robin Clayton
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THEATRE FRISCO WILL BE USING ONLY FULLY VACCINATED CAST, CREW PRODUCTION TEAM ON THIS PRODUCTION
Auditions by appointment: Sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4EAAAD28A3FA7-48817663-noises
Bring headshot and resume
Cold readings from the script
August 4, 6 – 10 pm
August 5, 7 – 10 pm
Callbacks August 7, 7 – 10 pm (NOTE: All characters may not be called back)
At the Black Box Theater located in the Frisco Discovery Center,
8004 N. Dallas Parkway, Frisco, TX 75034 at southeast corner of Cotton Gin Road and Dallas North Tollway
Rehearsals will start September 28, then typically Monday-Thursday evenings, 7:00-10:00, with some possible weekend rehearsals. Prepare to list all conflicts between September 28 and November 24
Performances:
November 8 – 24, 2024
Friday/Saturday 8 pm – Sunday 2:30 pm (note – two Saturday matinees Nov 16 & 23, 2:30 pm, (no Saturday evening performance Nov 16)
Synopsis:
Michael Frayn's Noises Off takes a fond look at the follies of theatre folk, whose susceptibility to out-of-control egos, memory loss, and passionate affairs turn every performance into a high-risk adventure. This play-within-a-play captures a touring theatre troupe’s production of Nothing On in three stages: dress rehearsal, the opening performance, and a performance towards the end of a debilitating run. Frayne gives us a window into the inner workings of theatre behind the scenes, progressing from flubbed lines and missed cues in the dress rehearsal to mounting friction between cast members in the final performance. Brimming with slapstick comedy, Noises Off is a delightful backstage farce, complete with slamming doors, falling trousers, and -- of course -- flying sardines!
Characters:
5 Men and 4 Women – All need to speak with a British accent. Bonus points if Dotty’s character can switch back and forth between proper British and Cockney.
Cast members will receive a $300 stipend
DOTTY OTLEY - A late-middle-aged actress. Plays Mrs. Clackett, the housekeeper for the Brents' home in England in Nothing's On. Bonus points if Dotty’s character can switch back and forth between proper British and Cockney.
LLOYD DALLAS - The director of a play-within-the-play, called Nothing's On.
GARRY LEJEUNE – Mid 20s-early 30s. An actor who frequently does not complete thoughts, easily fired up. Plays Roger, the estate agent looking to let the Brent's house in Nothing's On. Note: This character should be adapt at physical comedy that includes falling down stairs. Coaching will be provided.
BROOKE ASHTON – Early 20s-early 30s. A young inexperienced actress from London. Plays Vicki, who works for the tax authorities and is trying to woo Roger in Nothing's On. Note: This character spends a lot of time on stage in sexy underwear.
POPPY NORTON-TAYLOR - Assistant Stage Manager. Note: Also appears briefly in underwear.
FREDERICK FELLOWES - Has a serious fear of violence and blood. Plays Phillip Brent, who lives out of the country with his wife Flavia to avoid paying taxes and is on a secret visit in Nothing's On.
BELINDA BLAIR - Cheerful and sensible, a reliable actress. Plays Flavia, Philip Brent's wife, who is dependable, though not one for household duties in Nothing's On.
TIM ALLGOOD - An over-worked Stage Manager. (Aren’t they all?)
SELSDON MOWBRAY - Elderly and with actorly mannerisms. Plays Selsdon, a burglar and an old man in his seventies, breaking into the Brents' house in Nothing's On.
To book an appointment, sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4EAAAD28A3FA7-48817663-noises
For additional information on auditions, call 214-673-3081. IF YOU BOOK AN APPOINTMENT TIME AND ARE UNABLE TO KEEP IT, MAKE SURE YOU CANCEL IT USING SIGNUP GENIUS.
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