Auditions
Becky's New Car
TIME: December 7th at 10:00am or December 9th at 5:30pm
(Auditioners need only attend one date)
PRODUCTION DATES: March 7-16th, with a preview night on March 6
Show info:
Have you ever been tempted to flee your own life? Becky Foster is caught in middle age, middle management and in a middling marriage—with no prospects for change on the horizon. Then one night a socially inept and grief-struck millionaire stumbles into the car dealership where Becky works. Becky is offered nothing short of a new life…and the audience is offered a chance to ride shotgun in a way that most plays wouldn’t dare.
Becky's New Car by Steven Dietz is a thoroughly original comedy with serious overtones, a devious and delightful romp down the road not taken.
Audition info:
Auditions will consist of "cold" readings from parts of the script. (Links to PDFs of the audition sides follow each character description). Erik Perkins directs and will oversee casting.
Character Breakdown:
Becky (Female, 35-55): Office manager at a car dealership, feeling unfulfilled and seeking change in her life. [ Side 1] [ Side 2 ] [ Side 3 ] [ Side 4 ]
Joe (Male, 35-55): Becky’s steady, dependable husband, who is stuck in a routine marriage. [ Side ]
Chris Foster (Male, 20s): Becky and Joe’s aimless son, struggling to find his way in life. [ Side ]
Walter Flood (Male, 35+): Wealthy, charismatic widower, charming and confident. [ Side 1 ] [ Side 2 ]
Kenni (Female, 20s-30s): Walter's intelligent, skeptical daughter, protective of her father. [ Side ]
Ginger (Female, 35+): Walter’s sophisticated and wealthy socialite friend, around his age, used to a life of luxury. [ Side ]
Steve (Male, 30-50): A car salesman at Becky’s dealership. [ Side 1 ] [ Side 2 ]
There will be a table read of "Becky's New Car" at the theater on Saturday, November 30th at 2:00pm for anyone wishing to familiarize themselves with the script. All are welcome, regardless of intent to audition.
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