Drinking Habits
by Georgetown Palace Theatre
Jul. 29 - Jul. 30 (2017)
Accusations, mistaken identities, and romances
run wild in this traditional, laugh-out-loud farce. Two nuns at the Sisters of Perpetual Sewing have been secretly making wine to keep the convent's doors open, but Paul and Sally, reporters and former fiancees, are hot on their trail. They go undercover as a nun and priest, but their presence, combined with the addition of a new nun, spurs paranoia throughout the convent that spies have been sent from Rome to shut them down. Wine and secrets are inevitably spilled as everyone tries to preserve the convent and reconnect with lost loves.
Directed by Arden Trevino
Auditions: Saturday July 29th 2pm - 5pm at the Palace Education and Performance Center 216 W 8th St. Georgetown, TX; Sunday July 30th 6-9pm at the Palace Playhouse, 817 S Austin Avenue Georgetown, TX;
Callbacks: Monday July 31st 7pm - by invitation only - at the Palace Playhouse, 817 S Austin Avenue.
The callback list will be posted on the Palace website you will NOT be emailed.
Auditions are scheduled on-line via the Palace website. You'll fill out the audition form, sign up for a time, and fill out the conflict calendar. Please email a headshot and resume to
You'll receive an email confirming your appointment. If you're unable to attend any of the audition times please send us an email and we'll try to work with you to schedule an alternative time.
Click here to fill out the form.
Come prepared to perform a 1-2 minute talk. It can be telling a joke, a monologue or reciting a poem. I’m looking for comedic timing, highs and lows, controlled body movement. Show me that you have these abilities through your audition. This is a Farce, so the show is fast-paced with deliberate actions by larger than life characters who are also real people with real feelings.
Rehearsals: Cast members will be asked to be 70-90% off book by start of the rehearsal process which begins August 28th with read-through, introductions & table-work. Monday-Thursdays 7pm-10, Saturdays 1pm-5pm. One week prior to opening will include full weekend rehearsals and earlier weeknight calls.
This production will open Friday, September 29th and closes October 22nd.
Background checks: Everyone involved with the production must submit to a background check at the Palace's expense. If you are cast, you'll receive a secure link where you can fill it out. There is no cost to you.
The Georgetown Palace Theatre is 501c3 Non-profit organization. There is no compensation for any of the actors.
We practice colorblind casting. All ages, abilities, gender, and ethnicities are encouraged to participate.
If you have any questions, please email productions@georgetownpalace.com.
Characters (In order of Appearance)
Sister Philomena - convent nun; secretly makes wine. Sweet natured and unable to lie.
Sister Augusta - convent nun and conspirator in the wine-making - a planner.
George - Groundskeeper. Simple, good-natured. Been a groundskeeper his whole life
Mother Superior - Head of the convent. Strong, determined to protect the convent.
Paul - Reporter. Deeply in love with Sally. Grew up in a convent orphanage.
Sally - Reporter. Driven for success and to prove herself in the field.
Sister Mary Catherine - New to the convent, unsure of herself. Orphaned as a child.
Father Chenille - Father at the convent. Very loyal to his service to Mother Superior and the convent.
Note: Many of the roles above include a kiss or two. If you are not interested in kissing onstage please note that on your audition sheet.
For a snippet of the script click here. You will have to create an account.
You may also borrow a copy of the script from the Production Office. To reserve the copy email productions@georgetownpalace.com.
