Unnecessary Farce Auditions

In a cheap motel room, an embezzling mayor is supposed to meet with his female accountant, while in the room next door, two undercover cops wait to catch the meeting on videotape. In this riotous, lightning-quick farce, there’s some confusion as to who’s in which room, who’s being videotaped, who has the money, who hired a hitman and why the accountant keeps taking off her clothes. Turning a simple sting into a hilarious disaster. The play relies on rapid-fire door slamming, mistaken identity, and escalating absurdities

AUDITIONS: May 24 and 25
(possible callbacks later the same week)
Chilliwack Players Guild Guildhall
45330 Spadina Ave. Chilliwack

Neutral accents, except for Todd who requires a Scottish accent.

• Eric Sheridan (Male, 30s): A bookish, even-keeled police officer, trying his best to do a good job, but constantly overwhelmed and often down to his undershirt and boxers. Some physical comedy required. This role requires some staged “intimacy”, including kissing and “making out”, all for comedic effect.
• Billie Dwyer (Female, 20s/30s): Eric’s enthusiastic police partner. She is well-intentioned but lacks the necessary skills for police work. Some physical comedy required.
• Karen Brown (Female, 30s): A professional accountant who usually has a very professional demeanor, but seems unable to keep herself in control today. Often finds herself in her underwear.Some physical comedy required. This role requires some staged “intimacy”, including kissing and “making out”, all for comedic effect.
• Mayor Meekly (Male, 50s-70s): A sweet, gentle, and innocent, yet befuddled man.
• Agent Frank (Male, 20s-50s): Head of security, who acts tough but is terrified of his own shadow in moments of crisis, and often down to his undershirt and boxers Some physical comedy required. This role requires some staged “intimacy”, including kissing and “making out”, all for comedic effect.
• Todd (Male, 20s-50s): A professional hitman with a heavy Scottish (most likely Glaswegian) accent that becomes thicker and more unintelligible as he gets angrier. Often down to his undershirt and boxers A fair amount of physical comedy required.
• Mary Meekly (Female, 50s-70s): The Mayor’s sweet-natured, quiet wife. Also requires a Scottish accent for some lines. Some mild physical comedy required.

Audition requirements:
We are looking for a group of energetic and enthusiastic, committed actors for a fast-paced, physically active farce.
Actors are encouraged to read the entire script before auditioning, to better understand character intentions. Contact: info@playersguild.ca for a perusal script.
Auditioners will be required to read from the script, sides will be available at auditions. To book an audition time please fill in and submit the audition form below.

Rehearsals:
At the Chilliwack Players Guild – Guildhall, 45530 Spadina Ave. Chilliwack
From August 30th thru to November show dates.
Rehearsals will be three times a week, most likely Sunday, Monday, Thursday at 6:30 pm each night. Possible extra Sunday afternoons later on if needed.

Performance Dates:
November 19, 20, 21, 22 (matinee) 26, 27, 28, 29 (matinee) at the Rotary Hall theatre, Chilliwack Cultural Centre.

To be involved in the production you must become a member of the Chilliwack Players Guild.

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