[Capdist-auditions] Auditions for "Pack of Lies" - Delta Xi cast of Alpha Psi Omega at RPI

[Patrick Kessler]

Just a reminder, auditions will continue July 1st and July 2nd starting
each night at 7pm at West Hall Auditorium at the RPI campus in Troy, NY.
All are welcome. Hope to see you there!

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From: Patrick Kessler <kesslp22 at gmail.com>
Date: Thu, Jun 6, 2013 at 8:23 PM
Subject: Auditions for "Pack of Lies" - Delta Xi cast of Alpha Psi Omega at
RPI
To: capdist-auditions at dx.ayw.org, players-l at lists.rpi.edu,
dx-local at dx.ayw.org


The Delta Xi Cast of Alpha Psi Omega would like to announce auditions for
our Summer production, "Pack of Lies" by Hugh Whitemore and directed by Joe
Phillips.

Auditions will be on June 30th, July 1st and 2nd starting at 7 PM each
night at West Hall Auditorium on the RPI Campus in Troy, NY. You only have
to come to one audition night, but you are welcome to come more than one
night.

Performance dates are September 6, 7, 13, 14 at 8 PM and September 8th at 2
PM at the RPI Playhouse.

Auditions will involve readings from the script – and please bring your
calendar and a detailed list of schedule issues from July through
mid-September. Rehearsals will begin in early to mid-July. For information,
contact Joe Phillips, the director, at (518) 464-2698 or joepdrew at aol.com.

Additionally, if you would like to read the show before auditioning, please
contact me at kesslp22 at gmail.com and I can get a perusal script for you.

Help spread the word by inviting your friends to the Facebook event at the
following link:
https://www.facebook.com/events/372655122834111/?context=create

*Pack of Lies Info:*
A suspense drama about a family caught up in an undercover investigation
 involving espionage – that may involve their next door neighbors and best
friends. How well do you know your neighbors – and how much do you trust
your government to tell you the truth? Where do your loyalties lie – with
your friends or your duty as a citizen?

*Character Breakdown (5F, 3M):*
(Ages listed for characters are as in the script --  obviously, casting
decisions regarding actual age of performers will depend on turnout)

Barbara Jackson – 40’s, a typical fussy British stay-at-home mom, worried
about her teenaged daughter, protective of her home and its privacy, loyal
to her friends. Maybe a tad nervous.

Bob Jackson – 40’s, Barbara’s husband, more unflappable than his wife, an
everyday, hardworking upper-middle class fellow, not ostentatious or nosy
or pushy, a go-along, solid-citizen sort.

Julie Jackson – their daughter, 16-18-ish, old enough for mom to be worried
about her habits and the company she keeps. A typical suburban teen,
independent, carefree, a bit adventurous, generally responsible.

Helen Kroger – could be anywhere from 30’s to 50’s – the next-door
neighbor, Canadian (or is she American?), informal, a talker, generous,
friendly, curious, a little goofy at times. Bob calls her “Dizzy Lizzie” --
but she’s more competent and steady than he thinks. Seemingly the perfect
neighbor and confidante, and a great and genuine friend to Barbara and
Julie.

Peter Kroger – Helen’s husband, 30-s to 50’s – Of the two, less easy to
know, almost all business, more private than his wife, less chummy, keeps
to himself. Reins Helen in at times.

Mr. Stewart – 40’s and up, self-described as a government bureaucrat,
involved in anti-espionage work. Affable, officially pleasant, polite. May
seem a little absent-minded and offhanded – but he gives away very little
information, guarded without appearing overly so. Efficient, breezy,
matter-of-fact.

Thelma and Sally  – a couple of Stewart’s undercover “young ladies,” , 20’s
and up. Thelma’s probably the younger of the two, affable and charming, and
she gets friendly with the Jacksons and becomes concerned about how they’re
handling the stake-out. Can snap to business when the situation demands.
Sally keeps the family more at a professional arm’s length and is the
briefer role.



Thanks,
Patrick "Patches" Kessler
Business Manager for the Delta Xi cast of Alpha Psi Omega 2013-2014
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