[Capdist-auditions] AUDITIONS Confetti Stage SPF4

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AUDITIONS
4th ANNUAL SHORT PLAY FESTIVAL (SPF4)

Confetti Stage will hold AUDITIONS for its 4th Annual Short Play Festival on:

Monday, June 23 @ 7:00pm  &
Tuesday, June 24 @ 7:00pm
At
Confetti Stage @ The Women?s Building
79 Central Avenue
Albany, NY

This year?s FESTIVAL has roles available for 40 men and women  
throughout EIGHT SHORT PLAYS (listed below).

Those auditioning will be asked to read various sides from one or more  
of the EIGHT SHORT PLAYS in this year?s festival.  Actors are  
encouraged to bring their headshots and resumes if they have them.

WHO SHOULD AUDITION?:
-	ANYONE who has ever had a desire to perform on stage
-	Students & those looking to expand their theatrical experience
-	ANYONE looking for the opportunity to GROW as an actor, performer,
or artist
-	ANYONE with an open-minded approach to a collaborative & educational  
rehearsal and creation process

WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT?:
-	A supportive administrative and artistic group as part of your team
-	A relatively short rehearsal period
-	A wonderful performance venue in a fabulous historic building in  
Albany?s Downtown District
-	World premiere plays written by Albany Area Playwrights
-	Constructive input by experienced theater professionals
-	Knowledge that you are taking part in the only truly LOCAL Short  
Play Festival in the Capital City.
-	An opportunity for two of the short plays to be sponsored by  
Confetti Stage at other regional, state, or national Play Festivals.

REHEARSALS are scheduled to begin July 27.

Confetti Stage was founded to explore the human experience while  
illuminating the myriad diversities that define us as groups and  
individuals.  Confetti Stage promotes diversity and understanding  
through the creation of dynamic and inspirational productions and  
educational opportunities.  We strive to maintain the highest possible  
level of artistic standards while fostering collaboration and mutual  
respect.


Confetti Stage 4th Annual Short Play Festival
Play List

1.	A Terminal Case by John Luther / Director: John Schmiederer
Glen, a morning radio joke writer, finds out he has 37 years left to  
live.  Slightly overreacting to the news, he tries to resolve things  
with an old flame, who thinks he's crazy, and her new love; hilarity  
ensues.  He also encounters a seventy-something Jewish woman who  
really does understand the meaning of death.
Cast:
Glen Malloy (30s)		A morning radio joke writer
Doctor		         Glen?s specialist
Elise (60s/70s)		A 1st generation German-American
Anna Duffy (30s)		Glen?s estranged wife
Dean (40s)		Anna?s boyfriend

2.	Married Life by Fred Sahner / Director: Jeffrey P. Hocking
Ellen and Frank have just finished their third date, and Ellen informs  
Frank of her ?three bad dates and your out? policy.  Frank, oblivious  
to the ?bad? parts of each date, convinces Ellen to roleplay their  
future with him to see if a lifetime together would actually be so bad.
Cast:
Ellen (20s/30s)		Woman on a date
Frank (20s/30s)		Ellen?s date

3.	Heresy by Marty Egan / Director: Daniel Kelly
A new actor says ?MacBeth? on opening night and everything begins to  
go wrong before the curtain even rises.  His fellow actors are ready  
to draw and quarter him, but he refuses to perform the ceremony to  
remove the curse until the bitter end.  This is well after it?s too  
late. (We all know these characters?some of us are them, ha ha!)
Cast:
Charlie			A young man in his first lead role
George			An experienced actor
Marv			An older man, a veteran actor
Sarah			An experienced actress
Jack			A young man in his first role since high school
Josie			The director ? tough and tougher
Debbie			A young woman ? diva-in-training

4.	My Fortune and Fame by Daniel Carmody / Director: Peter Keller
Thanksgiving takes an unexpected turn when a recently widowed father  
breaks the news to his kids that he?s seeing someone new, and she is  
making the turkey.
Cast:
Michael (50s/60s)		Irish immigrant who speaks with a brogue
Julia (30s)		Working class woman, motherly touch
Nina (20s/30s)		Go getter ? single, professional
Johnny (20s)		Still trying to find himself

5.	Train of Thought by Katherine Ambrosio / Director: Valerie Portanova
Arlene is a no-nonsense professional businesswoman.  One day, while  
riding home on the commuter train from NYC, she meets an interesting  
travel partner who through much insanity and loudness makes Arlene  
realize that life is so much more than business.
Cast:
Arlene (30s/40s)		Uptight, self-centered, estranged from herself
Lillian (60s-80s)		Sweet, scattered but has it all together
Conductor			Salty but kind
Ensemble (3 roles)

6.	Marge and Melvin by Katherine Ambrosio / Director: Tracy Blowers
Marge and Melvin have been working together at the same diner for  
years without complication.  Tonight however, fate and the electric  
toaster intervene to bring about their true emotions. Hilarious!  
Staged reading at Art on Lark, Saturday at 4pm.
Cast:
Marge (20s ? 60s)		Waitress
Melvin (30s ? 60s)		Cook

7.	Live and Unrehearsed by Phil Sheehan / Director: Rita Carver
Harry is a late-night talk show host who?s putting on his final show.   
He does not realize that it is his final show, however, until the show  
is well underway.  Armed with this knowledge, Harry takes on a much  
more racy approach to the show?s content.
Cast:
Lou			director, a smart ass
Harry Danvers (30s-50s)	show host, assertive, manipulates to survive
Mel Olivetti (40s-60s)	staff announcer, dignified, solemn
Doug (20s/30s)		floor manager, gofer
Joanne (20s/30s)		asst. producer, ambitious but cautious
Pat Lukas (40s/50s)	bureaucrat who has hit the female glass ceiling
Stan Lupinski (30s-50s)	frustrated writer on a rotten book tour
Selene Damita (20s)        touring actress, sexy but not sultry

8.	Bella Sera by Serge Patentreger / Director: Anna Groper
A seemingly innocent blind date turns into an evening of deceit and  
havoc.  Bad weather, too much drinking, and a case of mistaken  
identity all contribute to a disastrous evening for all involved.
Cast:
Lorraine Pillsworth	woman in her 30s
Hank Pillsworth		man in his 40s
Naomi Jewell		woman in her 30s
Judd Pasqua		man in his 30s
Sam Russo			man in his 50s (heavy Italian accent)