Auditions for Boeing Boeing and the Croswell’s Festival of One-Acts
Auditions for the Croswell’s production of Boeing Boeing (March 26-April 3) and Festival of One-Act Plays (April 14-17) will take place on:
- Thursday, February 10 from 6-8 p.m.
- Saturday, February 12 from 10 a.m. to noon
Callbacks will take place on Sunday, February 13.
Boeing Boeing is directed by Doug Miller, with stage manager Erin Couch. The Festival of One-Acts will have one director per play.
Here are brief summaries of the plays and characters:
- Boeing Boeing: This is a 1960s farce about a bachelor leading a triple life with three fiancees from three different countries, working for three different airlines. Cast: Four women, two men. All adult.
- Poof! by Lynn Nottage: When Loureen’s abusive husband spontaneously combusts during a domestic disturbance, she and her friend Florence must decide how to move forward and how to move on. Cast: Two women, to play 20s to 40s.
- The Elevator: Sharing with Strangers by Kryssy Becker: Drama. Two people get trapped in an elevator during a blockout. As they help each other navigate fears and decisions, the realize they might have some things in common. Cast: Two people, any gender, 20s.
- The Actor’s Nightmare by Christopher Durang: Seriocomedy. George finds himself in the middle of a production and has no idea what part he’s playing. The settings and characters keep changing as he and the other actors navigate new takes on classic scenes. Cast: Three women, two men. 20s to 60s. Must be comfortable with Shakespeare and other classic works.
- Hidden in this Picture by Aaron Sorkin: Comedy. A film director prepares for an epic scene that will cost the studio lots of money but be the greatest shot of his career. The pressure is on. The cameras roll. Then some cows walk into the shot. Cast: Four men, 20s to 50s.
You do not need to prepare anything in advance. Auditioners will be asked to do a read from a few scripts and take part in a few theater games.
If you cannot make these dates but would still like to audition, please email Jen Letherer at jletherer@croswell.org. You can also contact Jen with any other questions about auditioning.
Important COVID-19 information:
- To safeguard the health of our performers, all cast members must be vaccinated against COVID-19. We encourage you bring your vaccination card to auditions; if this is not possible, proof of vaccination will be required before rehearsals begin in order to participate in the show.
- Masks or face shields will be required in the registration and waiting areas at auditions.
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