The Odd Couple
by Sam Bass Theatre Association
Mar. 05 - Mar. 06 (2018)
This classic comedy opens as a group of the guys assemble for cards in the apartment of divorced Oscar Madison. And if the mess is any indication, it's no wonder that his wife left him. Late to arrive is Felix Unger, who has just been separated from his wife. Fastidious, depressed, and none too tense, Felix seems suicidal, but as the action unfolds, Oscar becomes the one with murder on his mind when the clean freak and the slob ultimately decide to room together with hilarious results as The Odd Couple is born.
SAM BASS THEATRE ANNOUNCES AUDITIONS FOR NEIL SIMON'S
THE ODD COUPLE
Auditions for THE ODD COUPLE, by NEIL SIMON
Directed by DAVID LOVELACE
AUDITION DATES AND TIMES
Monday March 5, 2018 6:00-9:00 pm – Round Rock Area Serving Center Upstairs Conference Room
Tuesday March 6, 2017 6:00-9:00 pm - Round Rock Area Serving Center Upstairs Conference Room
Call Backs TBD
PERFORMANCES: May 11 - June 2, 2017, Thursday-Sundays - Sam Bass Theatre
To schedule an audition contact
David Lovelace
georgiedave@suddenlink.net
512-864-2131
Special Notes!!
THE ROLES OF OSCAR AND FELIX ARE PRE-CAST
AUDITIONS WILL BE HELD BY COLD READS FROM THE SCRIPT.
It is imperative that you have either read or be VERY familiar with THE ODD COUPLE in preparation for this audition. The play is realistic but requires size and ability to deal with heightened language
THERE WILL BE NO WALK UP AUDITIONS ALLOWED! AUDITIONERS MUST MAKE APPOINTMENT
AUDITIONS WILL TAKE PLACE AT
ROUND ROCK AREA SERVING CENTER
1099 E Main St,
Round Rock, TX 78664
PLEASE NOTE: THE ROLES OF OSCAR AND FELIX HAVE BEEN PRE-CAST
Character Breakdowns: (All Roles Available - Color Blind Casting All Ethnicities Encouraged to Audition. Ages listed represent the age of the characters not necessarily the actor. The age and physical requirements listed for each character are a guide and are not necessarily final casting requirements. All those cast must be at least 18.
Character Descriptions
Gwendolyn Pigeon (Female 30-45) - Oscar and Felix's giggly upstairs neighbor, one of a pair of English sisters. She is a widow. 2 scenes, 66 lines.
Cecily Pigeon (Female 30-45)- Oscar and Felix's giggly upstairs neighbor, one of a pair of English sisters. She is a divorcée. 2 scenes, 57 lines.
Speed (Male 30-55)- One of Oscar and Felix’s poker buddies. Gruff and sarcastic, often picking on Vinnie and Murray. 3 scenes, 64 lines.
Murray (Male 30-55) - A NYPD policeman, one of Oscar and Felix's poker buddies. 3 scenes, 118 lines.
Roy (Male 30-55)- One of Oscar and Felix’s poker buddies. Oscar's accountant. Roy has a dry wit but is less acerbic than Speed. 3 scenes, 64 lines.
Vinnie (Male 30-55) - One of Oscar and Felix’s poker buddies. Vinnie is mild-mannered and henpecked, making him an easy target for Speed's verbal barbs. 3 scenes, 66 lines.
Audition Requirements:
Make sure to READ THE PLAY or at the very least be familiar with it!
Be prepared to answer questions about the play or about why you would like to play the character you are interested in. Again it is very important you are familiar with the show.
You must have any and all unavoidable conflicts with the rehearsal schedule listed on your audition form.
Sides for most characters will be available online at www.sambasstheatre.org/auditions
Performance Dates:
MAY 11 - June 2, 2018 Every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Rehearsal Schedule: Required meeting/Read Through Monday March 12, 7pm. Most rehearsals are Monday-Thursdays 6:30-9:30 with some additional rehearsals on Saturdays. However we are flexible with schedule. Mandatory rehearsal dates are May 5-10, 2017 and Performances May 11,12,13,17,18,19,20,24,25,26,27,31 and June 1,2,. See tentative rehearsal calendar online at www.sambasstheatre.org/auditions Please include a complete list of conflicts at auditions. A hard copy of the rehearsal schedule will be available for everyone to view at the auditions.
Please be aware that the following rehearsals/meetings must be attended by ALL CAST MEMBERS!! If you cannot ensure this, you will not be cast for the show. Check calendars now, and make sure you have listed every conflict even if you don’t think it will happen. Once you are cast we can not guarantee we will be able to accept any additional conflicts.
Mandatory Dates
Read Through - Monday March 12 7:00 pm
Technical rehearsals May 5 and 7, 2018
Dress Rehearsals May 8,9,10
Performances Thurs-Sunday May 11-June 2
Strike will be Sunday June 3, the day after the last show
