You Can't Take it with You
by Classic Theatre of San Antonio
May. 15 - May. 21 (2017)
The classic 1936 comedy written by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart takes a look at a family of artists and dreamers, headed by Grandpa Vanderhof, who is being investigated for tax fraud. Allan S. Ross, one of Classic’s founders, already has been locked in place as Grandpa. There will be open auditions for the other roles, although Roush and director Mark Stringham are hoping the cast will include actors with ties to the company, making it a family reunion of sorts.
“We are looking to bring back as many people as we can,” Roush said.
Written by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart
Directed by Mark Stringham
| Auditions May 15 & 21 at 7:00p-10:00p, callbacks May 22 at 7:00 pm-10:00 pm |
| Production/Performance Dates: Runs September 8-October 1, 2017. |
| The Classic Theatre of San Antonio Annex 1908 Fredericksburg Rd. San Antonio, TX 78201 What to Prepare- 2 contrasting, contemporary, comedic monologues Rehearsals TBA. |
| Characters Needed:
All roles but Grandpa Martin Vanderhof available. All roles will receive a stipend. Penelope Sycamore: The daughter of Martin Vanderhof, mother of Essie and Alice, and wife of Paul, Penelope is the fluttery, gentle lady of the house. Essie: The daughter of Penelope and Paul, granddaughter of Martin Vanderhof, and wife of Ed, Essie is a pixie in toeshoes, an eternal student and constantly dances across the living room. Rheba: The maid in the Vanderhof household who probably understands the family better than anyone. Paul Sycamore: The husband of Penelope and father of Essie, Paul Sycamore is in his mid-fifties, but with a kind of youthful air and quiet manner. Mr. De Pinna: Years ago Mr. De Pinna was delivering ice to the Vanderhof home–and just decided to stay. He is a mad genius. Ed: The husband of Essie, Ed is a young man in his mid-thirties who has an affinity for the printing press and the xylophone. Donald: Rheba’s boyfriend, Donald spends a lot of comfortable time at the Vanderhof home. Martin Vanderhof: The patriarchal head of the family, Grandpa Martin Vanderhof is about seventy-five, a man whom the years have treated kindly. Alice: The daughter of Penelope and Paul and sister of Essie, Alice is a lovely, fresh young girl of about twenty-two with familial devotion and love. Tony Kirby: The boyfriend and later fiancé of Alice, Tony Kirby is a personable young man with a fondness for the Vanderhofs’ quirkiness. Boris Kolenkhov: Essie’s dance teacher, Boris Kolenkhov is a hearty, explosive, Russian ballet-master. Mr. Kirby: Tony’s father and Alice’s boss in the Wall Street office, Mr. Kirby is a disapproving and successful businessman. Mrs. Kirby: Tony’s mother, Mrs. Kirby is of the same mind and temperament as her husband.
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| Location: The Classic Theatre Annex- 908 Fredericksburg Rd, San Antonio, Texas, 78201 |
| Our Website: www.classictheatre.org |
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Contact/More Information: Call 210-589-8450 to sign-up for an audition time.
[image via Studio Playhouse, Montclair, NJ] |
