[Capdist-auditions] AUDITIONS FOR KEN LUDWIGS, LEADING LADIES

[brian at slca-ctp.org]

Leading Ladies by Ken Ludwig

Auditions: Tuesday, March 31st and Wednesday, April 1st, 2020

7 pm (Sign in 6:30 pm)

Circle Theater Players--Sand Lake Center for the Arts

2880 NY-43   Averill Park, NY 12018

 

Performances Scheduled for June 5-7 and June 12-14, 2020

 

LEADING LADIES by Ken Ludwig

SYNOPSIS

In this hilarious comedy by the author of Lend Me A Tenor and Moon Over
Buffalo, two English Shakespearean actors, Jack and Leo, find themselves so
down on their luck that they are performing "Scenes from Shakespeare" on the
Moose Lodge circuit in the Amish country of Pennsylvania. When they hear
that an old lady in York, PA is about to die and leave her fortune to her
two long lost English nephews, they resolve to pass themselves off as her
beloved relatives and get the cash. The trouble is, when they get to York,
they find out that the relatives aren't nephews, but nieces! Romantic
entanglements abound, especially when Leo falls head-over-petticoat in love
with the old lady's vivacious niece, Meg, who's engaged to the local
minister. Meg knows that there's a wide world out there, but it's not until
she meets "Maxine and Stephanie" that she finally gets a taste of it.


 

 

CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS 

 (Approximate age range) Casting age is relative and flexible. The actor's
ability to portray a particular age range on stage and realistically relate
to other characters is more important than chronological age.

MEG SNIDER (30s/40s) A young woman who dreams of a bigger world beyond York
PA, Meg is vivacious, warm, loyal, and has a great sense of humor. She loves
Shakespeare and dreams about being an actor.  During the play, Meg becomes a
self-confident woman.

LEO CLARK (30s/40s) As Leo, he's a Shakespearean actor with a British accent
who masterminds the plot to steal Meg's millions ... until he falls in love
with her. As Maxine, she's a chic and flamboyant diva who commands the stage
and all those around her. A comedic tour-de-force, he/she must be able to
switch between genders   and voices constantly.

JACK GABLE (30s/40s) As Jack, he's a Shakespearean actor with a British
accent, who is the faithful accomplice to Leo's schemes. As Stephanie, she
is shy and demure at first, but eventually grows more comfortable with her
feminine side. Requires great comedic timing, physical humor, and a
willingness to do anything to win the love of Audrey. He/She must be able to
switch between genders and voices constantly.

AUDREY (20s/30s) An innocent young woman who is kind and gullible, but she's
trying to improve herself and her vocabulary. Attractive, very sweet and
good-natured, she is pursued both by Butch and Jack. Enjoys playing
Sebastian in Twelfth Night.

 

DUNCAN WOOLEY (40s/50s) The local minister; he's a good man at heart, but
rather fussy, set in his ways, scatter-brained, and lives in his own world.
He distains actors and is very suspicious of Leo and Jack. His telephone
conversations with the police should demonstrate comedic timing and contrast
his mild manner with occasional bursts of temper.

FLORENCE SNIDER (70s) Meg's aunt, she's the richest woman in York. Florence
is extremely crusty, has terrible eyesight, and is a tough old broad. Must
switch quickly between sweetness and anger, life and apparent death.


DOC MYERS (50s/60s) The country doctor, he's a cantankerous, likeable
curmudgeon that takes no guff from anyone and often spars with Duncan and
Florence. He's   also the Chief Moose in the local Moose Lodge. Doc is a
loving father to Butch. Also plays a "rollicking" Sir Toby Belch in the
Twelfth Night scenes.


BUTCH MYERS (20s/30s) A former high school football star, Butch isn't the
brightest bulb, but he is earnest and sincere, with a good heart. Loves
Audrey. Argues with Doc, but they adore each other. Steals the Twelfth Night
scenes as Sir Andrew.

 

Cheryl Charbonneau--Director

ccharbo at live.com <mailto:ccharbo at live.com> 

 

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