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Audition Notice: Fools

for West Allis Players’ production of:
Fools
by Neil Simon

Directed by: Robert Zimmerman

Audition Dates:
August 17 & 18, 6:30 pm
West Milwaukee Intermediate School
5104 Greenfield Ave.
(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 auditorium.)

Looking for 10 actors.

We are looking for energetic actors who want to have fun while delving into Fools which is one of Neil Simon’s well known comedies. It is a romantic, comic fable set in the 19th century village of Kulyenchikov. The tale follows a schoolteacher, who arrives to tutor the town doctor’s daughter. He quickly learns that the town is under a 200-year-old curse that makes everyone chronically stupid!

We welcome performers of all backgrounds to audition.

We 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:
A romantic, comic fable set in the 19th century village of Kulyenchikov. The tale follows a schoolteacher, who arrives to tutor the town doctor’s daughter. He quickly learns that the town is under a 200-year-old curse that makes everyone chronically stupid!

Important Dates

Sept 28 thru Oct 1 – Tech week. NO CONFLICTS ALLOWED
October 2, 3,9,10 @ 7:30 PM, October 4, 11 @ 2:00 PM – Performances
October 12 – Strike

Not everyone will always be called for rehearsal every night

Character Descriptions

Leon Tolchinsky: (Male; Mid 20’s to Mid 30’s) An ambitious young school teacher, newly arrived in the Village of Kulyenchikov. He’s been hired to educate the village doctor’s daughter, Sophia.

Snetsky: (Non-gender specific; 20’s to 60’s) An unintelligent shepherd

Magistrate: (Non-gender specific; 40’s plus) The unwise village judge

Slovitch: (Non-gender specific; 20’s to 50’s) An idiotic butcher

Mishkin: (Male; 20’s to 60’s) A foolish postman

Yenchna: (Female; 20’s to 60’s) A ridiculous woman, a seller of goods

Zubritsky: (Male; 40’s to 60’s) The dimwitted village doctor

Lenya Zubritsky: (Female; 40’s to 60’s) The doctor’s equally dimwitted wife

Sophia Zubritsky: (Female; 20’s to mid 30’s) The doctor’s beautiful young daughter, who is so stupid she just recently learned to sit down

Count Gregor Yousekevitch: (Male; 40’s plus) Ancestor of the man who cast the curse of stupidity on the Village of Kulyenchikov. Last in the line of Yousekevitches.

West Side Story Callbacks

Thank you to everyone who has come to audition with us for West Side Story. The list for call backs is below. REMEMBER: Just because you don’t see your name on the call back list doesn’t automatically mean you didn’t get cast.

Stay tuned for the full cast list!

4:30 PM:
Amaury Corondo
Owen Hoose
Lila Isbell

6:00 PM:
Ayden Sandoval
Alanna Sawall
Melody Marks
Belle Marks
Kaylyn Wagner
Veronica Tooke
Krista Rose
Jack Anderson
Drew Running
Jose Cruz II
Evan Prier

Tomorrow’s the Day—Auditions Begin!

Tomorrow, the mystery begins. Are you ready?

Auditions for Prescription: Murder kick off tomorrow, and we can’t wait to see the talent our community brings to the stage. Whether you’ve performed before or are stepping into the spotlight for the first time, this is your moment.

Come early, bring your best, and be ready to read for a variety of roles. We’re looking for performers who can bring depth, nuance, and a little mischief to this classic whodunit.

Auditions are at 7:00 PM on February 10th and 11th at Liberace Auditorium which is at the West Milwaukee Intermediate School on Greenfield Ave. No advanced sign up necessary.

Break a leg—we’ll see you at auditions!

Why This Play Will Keep Audiences Guessing

Two days until auditions—and here’s why Prescription: Murder is the perfect show for mystery lovers and performers alike:

  • 🧠 It’s smart. The dialogue is loaded with wit and psychological tension.
  • 🎩 It’s stylish. Set in the 1960s, the costumes and set design will be a visual treat.
  • 🕵️ It’s iconic. This is where Columbo began—before the trench coat became legend.

Audiences will be on the edge of their seats. And you? You could be the one keeping them there. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this thrilling production

Auditions are at 7:00 PM on February 10th and 11th at Liberace Auditorium which is at the West Milwaukee Intermediate School on Greenfield Ave. No advanced sign up necessary.

Step Into the Mystery—Auditions Are Almost Here!

The countdown begins! In just three days, our stage transforms into a world of secrets, schemes, and suspense. Prescription: Murder isn’t just a play—it’s a psychological chess match between a brilliant killer and a deceptively shrewd detective.

🎭 Whether you’re drawn to the elegance of Dr. Flemming, the charm of Columbo, or the tension of the supporting roles, this is your chance to bring a classic mystery to life. Scripts will be provided at auditions—just bring your voice, your presence, and your passion for storytelling.

🕰️ Mark your calendar. The curtain rises on your audition moment soon!

Auditions are at 7:00 PM on February 10th and 11th at Liberace Auditorium which is at the West Milwaukee Intermediate School on Greenfield Ave. No advanced sign up necessary.