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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
 
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Audition Notice: The Nerd

for West Allis Players’ production of:
The Nerd!
by Larry Shue

August 14 & 15, 6:30 pm
Liberace Theater
West Milwaukee Intermediate School
55th and Greenfield Ave

Looking for 7 actors. 5m/2f

Auditions will consist of improv and reading from the script.

Show Synopsis:
Set in Terre Haute, Indiana in late 1979, The Nerd centers on the hilarious dilemma of a young architect who is visited by Rick Steadman, a fellow ex-GI whom he has never met but who saved has life after he was seriously wounded in Vietnam. Willum is delighted when Rick shows up unexpectedly at his apartment on the night of his thirty-fourth birthday party. However, Rick’s awkward manner and inappropriate behavior throw the occasion into shambles. It turns out that Rick is a stupid nerd who overstays his welcome with a vengeance.

Character Breakdown:

  • Willum Cubert: Mid 30’s. He is an architect, currently designing a hotel for Mr. Waldgrave, and a pushover. He’s kind and intelligent, but Tansy says he “could use a little gumption.” He lacks the backbone to stand up for himself
  • Tansy McGinnis: 30’s.  Likes Willum, but is moving to Washington DC for her career.  Bright, intelligent.
  • Alex Hammond: 30’s.  Willum’s best friend.  Drama critic for the local paper.  Always ready with a sarcastic comment.
  • Rick Stedman: 30’s.  “The Nerd”, chalk inspector.  Oblivious to insults and lacks manners and sensitivity.  Hopelessly stupid.
  • Warnock Waldgrave: 40-50, hotel owner and business man.  Un-creative and does not smile.  Is employing Willum to design his new hotel.
  • Clelia Waldgrave: 40-50, wife of Warnock.  Stressed all the time, holds back her true emotions.
  • Thor Waldgrave: 8-10.  The Waldgraves’ terror of a son. “Poster child for Planned Parenthood,” as Axel calls him. Spends most of the play hiding in a closet or bedroom.

Performances will be October 6-8, 13-15, 2023.

For more information contact us
at info@westallisplayers.org or directorlady@att.net
 
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Complete Works of William Shakespeare Auditions!!

logoAuditions!!!! Auditions!!!!

for West Allis Players’ production of:
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised]
by Adam Long, Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield

February 20 & 21, 6:30 pm
Nathan Hale Auditorium
11601 Lincoln Ave

Looking for 6-8 good people.

Auditions will consist of improv and reading from the script.

Performances will be April 22-23, 28-30, 2023 at our “new home”- the Liberace Auditorium at West Milwaukee Intermediate School,
5104 W Greenfield Ave, West Milwaukee

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