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<DIV>A<SPAN style="language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN">uditions for
</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-STYLE: italic; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN">The
Tale of the Allergist’s Wife </SPAN><SPAN
style="language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN">by Charles Busch will be
held <STRONG><U>TONIGHT </U></STRONG>Tuesday, November 14 and Thursday,
November 16 at 7:30 p.m. in the SCP Playhouse, 12 S. Church St., Schenectady,
NY<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>12305.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Registration for auditions begins at
7:00 p.m. each night.</SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN style="language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN"></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN style="language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN"></SPAN><SPAN
style="language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN">Marjorie Taub, the wife of a
philanthropic allergist, is engulfed in a life crisis of Medea-like proportions.
Her children are grown, her beloved therapist died recently, and her
bowel-obsessed mother incessantly needles her. She tries to lose herself in a
world of art galleries, foreign films and avant garde theatre, but finds she is
barely able to rouse herself from her sofa. Her spirits suddenly soar when a
fascinating and incredibly worldly friend from her childhood appears on her
doorstep. Lee the savior that infuses Marjorie with life becomes Lee the
unwelcome and sinister guest in short order. Winner of the Outer Critics Circle
John Gassner Award and nominated for a Tony Award for Best Play.
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style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; TEXT-DECORATION: underline; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN; text-underline: single">AVAILABLE
ROLES<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-char-tracking: 87%">MARJORIE
TAUB</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN">
- </SPAN><SPAN style="language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN">Female. Age
35-55 or an actor who can play within that range. The Allergist's
wife. She is a studied individual who imagines herself to be highly
cultured and intellectual. Marjorie is very "buttoned-up" and finds herself in
the middle of a major life crisis.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="mso-pagination: none"><SPAN
style="language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN"> </SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN">IRA TAUB
</SPAN><SPAN style="language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN">- Male. Age 40-60
or an actor who can play within that range. He has been, for several
years, a highly successful Allergist in the New York area. Prestigious
Doctor (at least in his own mind). Engrossed in his work, he has very
little awareness of the other parts of his life.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN"> </SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN">FRIEDA</SPAN><SPAN
style="language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN"> - Female. Age 65-80 or an
actor who can play that range.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>Marjorie's Mother. Fussy and completely obsessed with certain
aspects of her health. She is a tough woman and extremely critical of her
daughter.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN"> </SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN">LEE</SPAN><SPAN
style="language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN"> - Female. Age 35-55 or an
actor who can play within that range. Marjorie's childhood friend.
She exudes the persona of a sensual woman of the world.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN"> </SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN">MOHAMMED</SPAN><SPAN
style="language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN"> - Male. Age 20-30 or an actor
who can play that range.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>This actor should be someone of Middle Eastern, Indian, or Pakistani
descent or with an appearance similar to Middle Eastern. He is the doorman
in the building and plays a pivotal role in the unfolding plot.</SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="mso-pagination: none"><SPAN
style="FONT-STYLE: italic; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN">The Tale of the
Allergist’s Wife </SPAN><SPAN style="language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN">will
be directed by Matthew T. Teichner. Production dates are Jan. 26-28 and Jan. 31
- Feb. 4, 2007.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Perusal scripts are
available.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Volunteers are needed to
help build the set and work backstage.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>House manager and hospitality staff are also needed.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>For more information, contact the
director at (518) 383-5423 or email at mschner1@aol.com.</SPAN><SPAN
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