Blame It on Beckett
by Sam Bass Theatre Association
Oct. 26 - Oct. 27 (2018)
Heidi Bishop is a wide-eyed dramaturgy intern, eager to better American drama. What she encounters instead is an endless stream of bad scripts by desperate playwrights and an office filled with cynicism and turf battles, led by her bitterly hilarious boss Jim Foley. When Heidi's efforts to improve things run into unintended consequences, she is forced to confront idealism with reality to save her career, reputation, and relationships. Ideological opposites, Jim and Heidi soon lock tusks, and both are alternately championed and betrayed by Tina Fike, a famous playwright whom Jim has nurtured for years, and Mike Braschi, the theater's general manager, who has a yen for Heidi and scant ethical standards. It's ironical – and somehow oddly appropriate – that the problem could have been addressed by an astute dramaturg.
Auditions will consist of 2 contrasting contemporary monologues; preferred one comedic and one dramatic.
Walkup auditions are permitted, however, precedence given to those who schedule an audition appointment. (If you don't have monologues prepared, you may still come and be seen)
Notes from the Director:
Please bring a filled out Audition Form listing ALL possible conflicts. It is recommended to have read and be familiar with the play prior to auditioning. Casting is early as it is expected to be off book by the first rehearsal in January.
Jim Foley - 40, a dramaturg.
Heidi Bishop - 25, an intern in the literary department.
Mike Braschi - 35, the general manager of the theater.
Tina Fike - 63, a famous playwright.
If you have any questions please email educationandyouth@sambasstheatre.org
