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Auditions, Musicals, Upcoming Shows

Audition Notice: A Broadway Journey 2

for West Allis Players’ production of:
A Broadway Journey 2
by Michael Jablonski
Directed by: Michael Jablonski

Audition Dates:
Tuesday & Wednesday, May 6th & 7th, 6:30 pm
West Milwaukee School Liberace Auditorium
West Milwaukee Intermediate School
51st and Greenfield
(Take National Ave. east to 52nd Street. Turn right. Parking lot is on the left a few hundred feed down 52nd Street. Enter doors off the circle drive/north parking lot and follow building signage to the Library.)

We are looking for a diverse cast of singers/actors/musicians to tell the story of Broadway throughout the years. Prepare a portion of a song from the musical theater repertoire. We are interested in seeing how you connect to this musical material.

Bring your music for the provided accompanist to play for your audition or contact the director to see if he can get you the music for auditions.

Please consider auditioning for this powerful musical theatre event. For more information, please contact director, Michael Jablonski (ejablonski@wi.rr.com). We look forward to you sharing your audition with us

Rehearsal Process:
First rehearsal will be Tuesday, May 13th. Not all cast members will be called to all rehearsals. A complete rehearsal schedule will be presented at the first rehearsal on May 13th. Tentative plans include rehearsals on Tuesdays and Wednesdays in May. Three rehearsals a week in June. The July rehearsals may include July 1st and 2nd, July 7-11, July 14-17.

Performance Dates:
Performances will be July 18 – 20 2025.

For more information contact us
at info@westallisplayers.org or ejablonski@wi.rr.com

Past Auditions, Previous Shows

Audition Notice: A Fox on the Fairway

for West Allis Players’ production of:
A Fox on the Fairway
by Ken Ludwig
Directed by: Mary Beth Topf

Audition Dates:
February 17 & 18, 6:30 pm
West Milwaukee School Library
West Milwaukee Intermediate School
51st and Greenfield
(Take National Ave. east to 52nd Street. Turn right. Parking lot is on the left a few hundred feed down 52nd Street. Enter doors off the circle drive/north parking lot and follow building signage to the Library.)

Looking for 6 actors. 3m/3f

We are looking for energetic actors who want to have fun while delving into what is described as a tribute from Ken Ludwig to the great English farces of the 1930’s and 1940’s. We hope to see you there! Preregistration is not needed! Photos may be taken during auditions.

Auditions will consist of reading from the script and improv. The audition form can be found here.

Show Synopsis:
A tribute to the great English farces of the 1930s and 1940s, A Fox On the Fairway takes audiences on a hilarious romp which pulls the rug out from underneath the stuffy denizens of a private country club. Filled with mistaken identities, slamming doors, and over-the-top romantic shenanigans, it’s a furiously paced comedy that recalls the Marx Brothers’ classics.

Character Information:
Henry Bingham: Director of the Quail Valley Country Club. He is witty and cynical at times, much like Basil Fawlty from the British sitcom. He gets into a high-stakes bet on a golf tournament and is determined to do what it takes to win. He is also unhappy in his marriage to Muriel and becomes involved with Pamela.

Pamela Peabody:  A member of the Quail Valley Country Club. She is very attractive and sophisticated, but a bit loose and a bit of a drinker. Throughout the production, she aids Bingham in his plans to make sure their club wins.

Justin Hicks: Bingham’ new eager-to-please assistant who volunteers his services as a golfer to help Quail Valley win the golf tournament. He is romantically involved with Louise and proposes to her early on, but becomes emotionally distraught when things become difficult between them.

Louise Heindbedder: A waitress at the Quail Valley Country Club. She is very attractive, and a bit flighty, but studious. She gets engaged to Justin early on, but a mishap results in her becoming very upset over their future together, making her cry at a moment’s notice.

Dickie Bell: The director of the rival Crouching Squirrel Country Club, with whom Bingham gets into a high-stakes wager. He is a bit obnoxious, including his fashion sense, but tries to come off as good-natured. He is Pamela’s ex and has a thing for Bingham’s wife, Muriel.

Muriel Bingham: Bingham’s wife, who runs an antique shop, which becomes part of the wager between Henry and Dickie. Generally overbearing and stern, she somehow has a soft spot for Dickie.

Performance Dates:
Performances will be April 4 – 6 and 11 – 13 2025.

For more information contact us
at info@westallisplayers.org or directorlady@att.net

Main Stage, Past Auditions

Audition Notice: The Odd Couple

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for West Allis Players’ production of:
The Odd Couple
by Neil Simon; Directed by: Ralph Frattua

Audition Dates:
August 12 & 13, 6:30 pm
Liberace Auditorium
West Milwaukee Intermediate School
51st and Greenfield
(Take National Ave. east to 52nd Street. Turn right. Parking lot is on the left a few hundred feed down 52nd Street. Enter doors and follow building signage to the Auditorium.)

Looking for 8 actors. 6m/2f

We are looking for energetic actors who want to have fun while delving into classic characters and honing their craft. Hope to see you there! Preregistration is not needed! Photos may be taken during auditions.

Auditions will consist of reading from the script. The audition form can be found here.

Show Synopsis:
Felix Ungar, a neurotic, neat freak news writer, is thrown out by his wife, and moves in with his friend Oscar Madison, a slovenly sportswriter. Despite Oscar’s problems – careless spending, excessive gambling, a poorly kept house filled with spoiled food – he seems to enjoy life. Felix, however, seems utterly incapable of enjoying anything and only finds purpose in pointing out his own and other people’s mistakes and foibles. Even when he tries to do so in a gentle and constructive way, his corrections and suggestions prove extremely annoying to those around him, eventually breaking up the ritual weekly poker game with friends. Oscar, his closest friend, feels compelled to throw him out after only a brief time together, though he quickly realizes that Felix has had a positive effect on him.

Character Information:
Felix Ungar: A fastidious, hypochondriac news writer whose marriage is ending.

Oscar Madison:  A slovenly, recently divorced sportswriter and Felix’s best friend.

Murray: A NYPD policeman, one of Felix’s and Oscar’s poker buddies.

Speed: One of the poker buddies. Gruff and sarcastic, often picking on Vinnie and Murray.

Vinnie: One of the poker buddies. Vinnie is mild-mannered and henpecked, making him an easy target for Speed’s verbal barbs.

Roy: One of the poker buddies. Oscar’s accountant. Roy has a dry wit but is less acerbic than Speed.

Cecily Pigeon: One of Felix and Oscar’s giggly upstairs neighbors, a pair of English sisters. Cecily is a divorcée.

Gwendolyn Pigeon: One of Felix and Oscar’s giggly upstairs neighbors, a pair of English sisters. Gwendolyn a widow.

Performance Dates:
Performances will be October 4 – 6 and 11 – 13 2024.

For more information contact us
at info@westallisplayers.org or directorlady@att.net

Main Stage, Past Auditions, Previous Shows

Audition Notice: Is Murder Tax Deductible?

for West Allis Players’ production of:
Is Murder Tax Deductible?
by Katherine Beeson

We are so excited to present this vintage murder mystery/comedy for our summer show in 2024!  This show is written and directed by Katherine Beeson.  It was recently performed in Michigan, will be performed in Florida and a publisher in Oregon is considering publication; needless to say, Katherine is thrilled!!!

Audition Dates:
May 5 & 6, 6:30 pm
Central Auditorium
West Allis Central High School
85th and Lincoln Ave

Looking for 11 actors. 6m/5f

We are looking for energetic actors who want to have fun while delving into great characters and honing their craft. Hope to see you there! Preregistration is not needed! Photos may be taken.

Auditions will consist of reading from the script. The script can be downloaded from the link below if desired.  A short explanation of the show will begin each audition night.  (There will be no warm-up games.)  Reading will include Helen and the Detective, Bella and Carol and the Detective and Harry Perkins

Show Synopsis:
The show is set in spring of 1951.  Brian Merring, the co-owner of the CPA firm, Dett and Merring, is supposedly found murdered in his office. Suspected of his murder are two disgruntled clients, an unhappy ex-wife, a sleazy landlord and a wise-cracking secretary. But his personal appointment book listed a mysterious late-night meeting – did his last visitor have a motive for murder?

Character Information:
Brian Merring: 35+ accountant, lead role
Bella Matthews:  30+ Loyal company secretary, lead role
Detective Phillip Bartholemew: 45+, “Columboish” yet grizzly detective with an attitude, lead role
Carol Matthews: 35+ ex-wife with an agenda, supporting role
Harry Perkins: Any age; an “honest” businessman with shady background, supporting
Melvin Temple: Any age, disgruntled client with a dark side, supporting
Barry Silks: Any age, landlord of building, a bit slimy, supporting
Helen Conor: Any age, cleaning lady who does not miss much, supporting
Ben: Janitor – tiny role and may be eliminated
Jane: Another cleaning lady whose role may be expanded.
Another Secretary: Tiny but pivotal

Performances will be July 12 – 14 and 19 – 21 2024.

Script Download: Here
Audition Form: Here

For more information contact us
at info@westallisplayers.org or directorlady@att.net
 
Main Stage, Past Auditions, Previous Shows

Audition Notice: Love Letters

for West Allis Players’ production of:
Love Letters
by A.R. Furney

February 5 & 6, 6:30 pm
Liberace Theater
West Milwaukee Intermediate School
55th and Greenfield Ave

Looking for 6 actors. 3m/3f
Ages 14 to 65+

Auditions will consist of reading from the script.  Actors are also invited to present a monologue (no need to memorize) if desired.

Show Synopsis:
Love Letters follows a couple’s relationship ebbs and flows through their writings to each other from age 8 to adulthood.  Since Love Letters requires little memorization, rehearsals will include deep character study, offering actors a chance to hone their craft with director Stacy Madson.

Character Information:
The show will be cast with three couples playing all the ages of the two characters.

Performances will be March 8, 9, 10, 2024.

For more information contact us
at info@westallisplayers.org or directorlady@att.net