Moon Over Buffalo
by Sam Bass Theatre Association
Oct. 29 - Oct. 30 (2016)
It is the summer of 1953, and George and Charlotte Hay, formerly a couple of Broadway stars, have taken their company to Buffalo, New York to run “Cyrano de Bergerac” and “Private Lives” in repertory, while grumbling about missed opportunities. But on-stage harmony is compromised when George performs an off-stage infidelity. Charlotte learns of this, and prepares to run away with the family lawyer. George, a lightweight, goes on a bender.
It turns out that Frank Capra is headed to town on a talent scouting mission looking to hire the couple. As a result, the Hay family -- including deaf mother in law Ethel, determinedly practical daughter Rosalind, and dashing actor Paul, must work overtime to get sloppy drunk George into his Cyrano hat and nose…. or is it his Elyot Chase smoking jacket? Pratfalls, slamming doors aplenty, and backstage shenanigans, Ken Ludwig’s Moon Over Buffalo is a fast-paced, hilarious screwball comedy in the old tradition, a throwback farce, and a valentine to the stage.
Brett Weaver directs.
Auditions for Moon Over Buffalo, by Ken Ludwig.
Directed by Brett Weaver
Saturday October 29, 2016 10:00am-2:00pm– Sam Bass Community Theatre,
Sunday October 30, 2016 12:00pm-4:00pm – Sam Bass Community Theatre
Callbacks Tuesday November 1, 2016 7:00-9:00pm– Sam Bass Community Theatre
PERFORMANCES: January 27- February 18 2017 – SAM BASS THEATRE
To schedule an audition contact Brett Weaver MoonOverBuffalo@SamBassTheatre.org
Phone: 512-763-7228
Special Notes!!
- THERE WILL BE NO WALK UP AUDITIONS ALLOWED! AUDITIONERS MUST MAKE APPOINTMENT
- It is imperative that you have read Moon Over Buffalo in preparation for this audition. The play is realistic but requires size and ability to deal with large personalities of the story.
AUDTIONS WILL TAKE PLACE AT SAM BASS COMMUNITY THEATRE, 600 N. LEE ST., Round Rock, TX 78681
Character Breakdowns:
- George Hay - a traveling actor. Male 40-60
- Charlotte Hay- George's wife and actress in his company. Female 40-60
- Rosalind, Roz- George & Charlotte's daughter, who left the stage to lead a "normal" life. Female – Early 20’s
- Howard- a TV weatherman and Rosalind's fiancé. Male 20-30
- Paul- stage manager for George's company, and Rosalind's ex-fiancé. Male 20-30
- Ethel- Charlotte's nearly-deaf mother. Female 60-80
- Richard- a love sick lawyer who is courting Charlotte. Male 50-70
- Eileen- an actress in George's company who was George's "one-night stand." Female Early 20s
Audition Requirements: Auditions will be from Cold Reading from the script the sides are available online at sambasstheatre.org It is imperative that you read the sides before arriving.
- Make sure to READ THE PLAY!
- Look over the sides for the characters you would like to be considered for on the website(www.sambasstheatre.org) We Encourage you to MEMORIZE be ready to present them at auditions.
- Be prepared to answer questions about the play. Again it is very important you have read it.
- You must have any and all unavoidable conflicts listed on your audition sheet.
Performance Dates: January 27- February 18 2016, Thursday through Saturday Performances at 8:00pm Sundays at 2:00pm
Rehearsal Schedule: Required meeting/Read Through Sunday November 6, 2017 12:00pm. Most rehearsals are flexible with schedule. Mandatory Dates are January 16-26 2017. with some additional rehearsals see Rehearsal Calendar Online at sambasstheatre.org please include a complete list of conflicts at Auditions.
Please be aware that the following rehearsals 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.
- January 17th—26th 6:30pm—10:00pm
- February 19 - strike 1pm till done
Audition Sides/Monologues
Sides are available online at the link below
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B7a6gME4DnU-bTFqUExBM0ZJM28
