<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Curtain Call Theatre (Latham, NY) will be holding auditions for<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" style="text-align: start; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><i style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </i></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><b>BILOXI BLUES</b><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">By Neil Simon<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><b style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </b></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><b style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </b></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><b>Auditions:</b><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></p><p class="Body" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><font color="#000000"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><a href="x-apple-data-detectors://1" dir="ltr" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="calendar-event" x-apple-data-detectors-result="1" style="-webkit-text-decoration-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.258824);">Thursday - April 5, 2018 - 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM</a><o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class="Body" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><b><i>This audition will ONLY be for the roles of Rowena, Daisy, & Sgt. Toomey</i></b><b><i><o:p></o:p></i></b></span></p><p class="Body" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></p><p class="Body" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><font color="#000000"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><a href="x-apple-data-detectors://2" dir="ltr" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="calendar-event" x-apple-data-detectors-result="2" style="-webkit-text-decoration-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.258824);">Sunday - April 8, 2018 - 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM</a><o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class="Body" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><b><i>This audition will ONLY be for the roles of the 6 cadet soldiers</i></b><b><i><o:p></o:p></i></b></span></p><p class="Body" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br><b>Location:</b><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class="Body" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></p><p class="Body" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Curtain Call Theatre – <a href="x-apple-data-detectors://3" dir="ltr" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="address" x-apple-data-detectors-result="3" style="-webkit-text-decoration-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.258824);">1 Jeanne Jugan Lane, Latham, NY 12110</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="Body" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br><b>Rehearsals:</b><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class="Body" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></p><p class="Body" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span lang="DE">Begin </span>August 2018<span lang="DE"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="Body" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><font color="#000000"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><a href="x-apple-data-detectors://4" dir="ltr" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="calendar-event" x-apple-data-detectors-result="4" style="-webkit-text-decoration-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.258824);">Sunday – Wednesday</a> evenings<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class="Body" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br><b>Performances:</b><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class="Body" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></p><p class="Body" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><font color="#000000"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><a href="x-apple-data-detectors://5" dir="ltr" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="calendar-event" x-apple-data-detectors-result="5" style="-webkit-text-decoration-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.258824);">September 13 - October 14, 2018</a><o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class="Body" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><font color="#000000"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><a href="x-apple-data-detectors://6" dir="ltr" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="calendar-event" x-apple-data-detectors-result="6" style="-webkit-text-decoration-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.258824);">Thursday at 7:30 PM</a>, Friday and <a href="x-apple-data-detectors://7" dir="ltr" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="calendar-event" x-apple-data-detectors-result="7" style="-webkit-text-decoration-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.258824);">Saturday at 8:00 PM</a>, & <a href="x-apple-data-detectors://8" dir="ltr" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="calendar-event" x-apple-data-detectors-result="8" style="-webkit-text-decoration-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.258824);">Sunday at 3:00 PM</a><o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class="Body" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">One Saturday matinee <a href="x-apple-data-detectors://10" dir="ltr" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="calendar-event" x-apple-data-detectors-result="10" style="-webkit-text-decoration-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.258824);">at 3:00 PM on September 22, 2018</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="Body" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br><b>Show Description:</b><br><br>Biloxi Blues continues the journey of Eugene Morris Jerome and centers on the experiences of Eugene and a diverse group of soldiers-in-training as they go through boot camp in Biloxi, Mississippi during World War II. The play takes a heartfelt yet humorous look at the group of young men and their experiences with their, hard-nosed, manic drill Sergeant. <br><br><b>Available Roles:</b><br><br><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="Body" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><b><i>***These roles will be auditioned <a href="x-apple-data-detectors://11" dir="ltr" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="calendar-event" x-apple-data-detectors-result="11" style="-webkit-text-decoration-color: rgba(255, 38, 0, 0.258824);">on Sunday - April 8 from 6:00 PM - 9:00</a> PM***</i></b><b><i><o:p></o:p></i></b></span></p><p class="Body" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><b><i style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </i></b></p><p class="Body" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><b><i>It should be noted that all actors playing the soldiers must possess some physical stamina and must be comfortable playing a scene in just underwear.</i></b><b><i><o:p></o:p></i></b></span></p><p class="Body" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></p><p class="Body" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><b><span lang="IT">Arnold Epstein (lead), Male: </span></b>18-20 yrs old. Jewish, has standard NYC accent. He’s sensitive, well-read, and highly intelligent. He’s weak in body, but strong in mind, and has developed a strong will and skill when dealing with aggressors and bullies. He may not know it, but he’s a survivor and instinctively challenges the norms.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="Body" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></p><p class="Body" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><b>Don Carney (lead), Male:</b> 18-20 yrs old. He’s from New Jersey. He’s indecisive and contradictory at times, but a good guy none-the-less. More street smarts than book smarts, but he’d do whatever was needed for his friends and family. He loves music and singing.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="Body" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></p><p class="Body" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><b><span lang="IT">Eugene Morris Jerome (lead), Male:</span></b> 18-20 yrs old. Jewish, has standard NYC accent. He’s never strayed too far from “the neighborhood”. He’s good natured, but a bit na<span lang="NL">ï</span>ve. Has a good moral compass, but struggles in tense situations to do the right thing. He always tries to keep the peace, even if that circumvents his own viewpoint.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="Body" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></p><p class="Body" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><b>Joseph Wykowski (lead), Male:</b> 18-20 yrs old. Polish, from Bridgeport, Connecticut. Typical red-blooded American jock. Dependable under pressure and is a good soldier. He’s insensitive and lacks culture, but at times displays leadership qualities.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="Body" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></p><p class="Body" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><b>Roy Selridge (lead), Male:</b> 18-20 yrs old. He’s from Schenectady, New York. He thinks he has a terrific sense of humor, but doesn’t. He’s very crass and is uneducated and it shows. He’s a social misfit. Class clown best sums him up. He seeks acceptance and validation from others, especially from those he looks up to.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="Body" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></p><p class="Body" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><b>James Hennesy (supporting), Male:</b> 18-20 yrs old, Irish and African American descent, but looks 100% Irish. He’s level headed, well informed, and is generally liked. Good natured and well rounded. Comes from a good family who he’s very close with. He calls it like he sees it and will always stand up for what’s right.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="Body" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></p><p class="Body" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></p><p class="Body" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><b><i>***These roles will be auditioned <a href="x-apple-data-detectors://18" dir="ltr" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="calendar-event" x-apple-data-detectors-result="18" style="-webkit-text-decoration-color: rgba(255, 38, 0, 0.258824);">on Thursday - April 5 from 1:00 PM - 4:00</a> PM***</i></b><b><i><o:p></o:p></i></b></span></p><p class="Body" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></p><p class="Body" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><b>Sgt. Toomey (supporting), Male:</b> 35-55 yrs old. He was baptized in the fire of discipline and order. He is self-righteous and has dedicated his life’s purpose to one singular word….”victory”… moral victory, spiritual victory, victory over temptation, victory on the battlefield, and lastly, victory in the barracks and boot camp.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="Body" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></p><p class="Body" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><b>Rowena (supporting), Female:</b> 18-35 yrs old. She’s a hustler, wise beyond her years. She’s a chameleon of manipulation and sincerity who allows each person she interacts with to think that they were seeing “the real her.” She’ll be whomever she needs to be to get that money.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="Body" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></p><p class="Body" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><b>Daisy Hannigan (supporting), Female: </b>18-20 yrs old. She’s from Chicago, but doesn’t have an accent. She is pretty, sweet, delicate, witty, charming, well-read, and smart. She attends an all-girls Catholic school and has strong beliefs that she will not bend on. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="Body" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br>For more information about the theatre and the rest of our season please visit our website at<span class="Hyperlink0" style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.curtaincalltheatre.com/">www.curtaincalltheatre.com</a></span>.<br><br>Thank you.</span></p><br><div id="AppleMailSignature"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">--</span><div><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">Sincerely,</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">Jeremy Ward</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">Associate Producer</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">Curtain Call Theatre</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">P: (518) 788-5254</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">E: <a href="mailto:jrward5178@gmail.com">jrward5178@gmail.com</a></span></div></div></body></html>