TALLEY'S FOLLY Equity Principal Auditions - Florida Studio Theatre Auditions

Florida Studio Theatre, Richard Hopkins Artistic Director, will be holding local auditions (appointment strongly recommended) at the Theatre in Sarasota, FL for the following shows/roles in the 2012 SummerMainstage season:

TALLEYS FOLLY by Lanford Wilson.

Pulitzer Prize Winner! From celebrated playwright Lanford Wilson, Talley’s Folly tells the story of unlikely soul mates Matt and Sally. In a weathered boathouse in southern Missouri 1944, the pair discovers the humor and vulnerability of true intimacy. Painful secrets and hidden yearnings enlighten this sweeping summer romance.

“An enduring, life-enhancing play, an essential reminder of the sweet, bracing force of Lanford Wilson.” – NY Times

Matt Friedman – 42, warm and unhurried. While the character is Jewish, the actor does not have to be.

Sally Talley – 31, light, thin, quite attractive but in no way glamorized, straightforward.

Rehearsals begin – June 19, 2012

Show opens – July 11, 2012

Show closes – August 26, 2012

Director: Kate Alexander

PERFECT WEDDING by Robin Hawdon

On the morning of his wedding, Bill wakes up in his honeymoon suite with a dreadful hangover and an unknown woman in his bed. It’s a race against time as he has to either get her out or make up a plausible story before his fiancée and future mother-in-law arrive. Desperate times call for desperate measures in the hysterical romp of a love story gone wrong.

BILL - The groom. Likeable, appealing bloke with a good physique. Plays part of the first scene in his skivvies and a sheet. Some physical comedy. (late 20's-30) Standard British accent

TOM - the best man. Bill's best friend. Solid. Dependable. Likeable. Goes to great lengths to appease Bill. Some physical comedy. (Late 20's-30) Standard British accent.

RACHEL - The bride to be. Attractive, organized, pragmatic. Appears briefly in her underwear. (Late 20's-30) Standard British accent.

JUDY - Very attractive. Very appealing. Appears briefly in her underwear. The"romantic lead" (Late 20's-30) Standard British accent

JULIE - A chambermaid. Kooky, energetic, volatile. A comic gem.

Lots of verbal and physical comedy. Able to do a good Cockney accent easily. (Late 20's to late 30's)

DAPHNE - Mother of the Bride. Perfectly turned out, very organized, highly emotional on"the big day". (Late 40's-Late 50's)

Rehearsals begin – July 10, 2012

Show opens – August 1, 2012

Show closes – September 2, 2012

Director: Bruce Jordan

The auditions will be held on Friday, May 18 from 10am-1pm and 2-6pm at the Theatre (1241 North Palm Ave., Sarasota, FL). Auditionees should prepare sides they can obtain when scheduling an appointment time. All should bring an updated photo & resume to the audition. Please call James Ashford, Casting & Hiring Coordinator at 941-366-9017, ext. 309 to schedule an audition time and obtain sides.

Florida Studio Theatre is a 38 year old professional, Equity, LORT D theatre in Sarasota, FL.

Florida Studio Theatre recognizes and appreciates the benefits of diversity in the work place. People who share this belief or reflect a diverse background are encouraged to audition.