[Capdist-auditions] New audition dates at the Ghent Playhouse for Moliere's Imaginary Invalid announced

[Linda Murawski]

The Ghent Playhouse announces further auditions for its final production of
the 2015-2016 theater season, Moliere’s THE IMAGINARY INVALID, newly
adapted and directed by Barbara Leavell Smith.

*Auditions*:  Tuesday, March 29 and Wednesday, March 30, 2016

                  Sign-in at 7:00 p.m. – Auditions will begin at 7:30 p.m.



                   THE GHENT PLAYHOUSE

                  6 Townhall Place (off of Route 66)

                  Ghent, New York



*Rehearsals*:  The rehearsal schedule will be put together based on the
availability of

                      those chosen for the production.  We request that
those interested in

           auditioning be as specific as possible in listing any conflicts.




*Production Dates*:   May 20 – June 5, 2016

                                Fridays and Saturdays – 8:00 p.m.


                                Sundays – 2:00 p.m.





*Casting Information*:  Some of the roles have been cast.  The following
character descriptions are for the roles that are still available.  Those
auditioning will be asked to read specific scenes.  Please see the story
and character descriptions below for more information about the production.



*The Story*:  In this satirical French farce, a rich man and severe
hypochondriac named Argan, intends to marry his eldest daughter, Angelique,
off to a young physician in hopes that he may continue to be treated for
his maladies at no cost   Angelique, however is in love with another man
and refuses to follow her father’s orders.  Offering another alternative,
Argan then gives his daughter four days to consent to becoming a nun.  As
things continue, Cleante, Angelique’s true love, along with Argan’s
housekeeper and brother, Berald, all set out to change Argan’s mind.
Eventually,
Argan is pursuaded, after discovering the meaning of true love, when he
learns that his wife has only married him for his money,  and that it
Angelique who loves him honestly and unconditionally.



*The Characters*:



Toinette (female, 35-65)  Argan’s servant, devoted, witty, sassy, spirited,
and imaginative, who sees through him, but has his best interests at heart.
Physically agile.



Angelique – (female, 16-35)  Argan’s eldest daughter; devoted to her
father, but madly in love with Cleante.  Sweet, but very smart and
assertive; quite a feminist for her day.



Beline – (female, 45-65)  Argan’s second wife.  Very attractive and
well-dressed.  A gold-digger, clever and deceitful, and a wicked stepmother
to Argan’s two daughters.



Monsieur/Madame Diafoirus – (male or female, 45-65)  Pretentious parent of
Thomas.    Focused on putting Thomas in good light.



Cleante – (male, 18-40)  Madly in love with Angelique.  A handsome,
passionate, well-mannered young hero.



Louison – (female, 8-20)  Argan’s youngest daughter; bright, imaginative,
loving, clever, and mischievous.  A smaller role that those listed above..



 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, you may contact the director at (518) 283-4970.


-- 
Linda Murawski, Office Manager & Publicity person for The Ghent
Playhouse
6 Town Hall Place, Ghent, NY  12075  (518) 392-6264
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