Noises Off
by Zach Theatre

Feb. 17 - Feb. 24 (2023)

Noises Off is a play-within-a-play that follows the chaotic, behind-the-scenes mishaps of a theater company as they perform a farce called “Nothing On.” It features a cast of comedic characters who struggle with forgotten lines, technical difficulties, and personal issues, culminating in a rib-splitting performance. The play, written by Michael Frayn, is widely considered a classic of modern British theater and has been performed around the world.

Directed by Monique Midgette

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NOISES OFF AUDITION NOTICE

ZACH Theatre is currently seeking talented actors of all ethnicities for our upcoming production of NOISES OFF. Actors local to the Austin, Texas area particularly encouraged to submit. In person auditions will be held in Austin February 23rd, 2023 and we will be accepting video submissions as first round auditions for individuals from out of town. In person callbacks will be held in Austin and in NYC in March. 

REHEARSAL & PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:

Rehearsals begin May 23rd, 2023. Performances begin June 14th, 2023, and close July 9th, 2023, with six to seven shows per week: Wednesdays through Sundays at 7:30pm and some Saturday and Sundays at 2:30pm. 

PRODUCTION INFORMATION:

ZACH is intending to operate as a fully vaccinated workplace. All cast members will be expected to follow strict health and safety protocols set forth in accordance with AEA guidelines. 

SUBMISSION INFORMATION:

For local auditions please email auditions@zachtheatre.org to request an audition time slot by February 20th.  Auditions will be held on February 23rd and 24th, 2023.

 For this audition please plan to read sides for a character of your choice.  Sides can be found here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/18LgtuvAtpcx5nhigiOXmeWb8iGkNjIXh?usp=sharing

 For individuals auditioning from out of town please film your audition, beginning with a slate, followed by your sides.  Please film your audition in front of a clean background, with no backlighting.

 Please submit your video, headshot, and resume via the following link. https://airtable.com/shrJ6npAjKTPZCsTX

Submission Deadline: Wednesday, 2/22 at 6pm CST

 

ROLES TO BE CAST:

All the characters are members of the cast of a new comedy entitled “Nothing On”. In Act One we see them in their final dress rehearsal; in Act Two we see them backstage, one month later, during a performance on tour; in Act Three we see them attempting to perform the same play quite a while later after company relationships have soured.

 

Character	Character in “Nothing On”
LLOYD DALLAS Director of the play-within-a-play. Part of a love triangle.	N/A
GARRY LEJEUNE Leading man type, who never finishes a sentence. Temperamental. Romantically interested in Dotty and attacks Freddy in his jealousy.	ROGER TRAMPLEMAINE Estate agent engaged to let the Brent’s house.
BROOKE ASHTON Inexperienced actress from London, pays no attention to anyone, rarely takes direction. Always losing her contact lenses. Part of a love triangle.	VICKI Works for the tax authorities and is trying to woo Roger. NB: Appears in bra & pants.
POPPY NORTON-TAYLOR Assistant Stage Manager. Envious of Brooke, whom she understudies. Part of a love triangle.	N/A
FREDDY FELLOWES  Serious fear of violence and blood. Lacks confidence and is rather dim and pompous.	PHILIP BRENT- Writer who spends time abroad. Married to Flavia. & SHEIKH- interested in renting the house.
TIMOTHY ALLGOOD Over-worked Stage Manager. Understudies both Selsdon and Freddy.	N/A
SELSDON MOWBRAY Mannered, alcoholic actor.	BURGLAR Old man who breaks into the Brent’s house
BELINDA BLAIR Cheerful and sensible. Perhaps a bit oversentimental at times. Has a protective attitude towards Freddy.	FLAVIA BRENT Philip’s wife. Not a housewife. Glamorous?
DOTTY OTLEY Grande Dame. Forgetful. Has a relationship with Garry and teases him by showing interest in Freddy	MRS CLACKETT Slow but hospitable, old-fashioned housekeeper to the Brents.