TIP Announces Auditions for PICASSO AT THE LAPIN AGILE, 11/4, 11/6, 11/7

WHAT?: "Picasso at the Lapin Agile" by Steve Martin (yes, THAT Steve Martin!). Directed by Kellie Holway.

Ever wonder what would have happened if a young Albert Einstein and a young Pablo Picasso had met in a bar to discuss their ideas? Well, the "Jerk" himself, Steve Martin, did just that and wrote a play about it. A witty, whimsical piece of theatre sure to make you laugh and think.

Seeking 11 actors for speaking roles and 5 actors for non-speaking movement roles.

For speaking roles, please prepare a one to two minute comic monologue (if possible, something from another of Steve Martin's plays or along the lines of Theater of the Absurd). You may be asked to read from the script as well.

For non-speaking roles, please prepare a one to two minute movement piece, telling a story through the movement. You may use music if you would like (CD player and iPod capabilities will be available). In addition, if you have any special skills, such as juggling, acrobatics, mime, balancing acts, and/or any other street performer-type skills, we'd like to see those skills, too! You may also be asked to do a simple improv exercise.

WHERE?: Our Space in Hatagaya. For map and directions, please visit our website at: http://www.tokyoplayers.org/?lang=1&page=16.

WHEN?:
Thursday, November 4th from 5 - 9:30pm*
Saturday, November 6th from 1 - 9pm*
Sunday, November 7th from 7 - 9pm*

*Auditioners will not be required to stay for the whole audition period. Auditions will last approximately 20-30 minutes.
*Auditioners can arrange another time to audition by appointment. Email the director to make an appointment.

WHO?:
Speaking Roles:
Freddy, bartender of the Lapin Agile, male 30 - 40
Gaston, a regular at the Lapin Agile, male 50+
Germaine, waitress and Freddy's girlfriend, female 30 - 40
Albert Einstein, male 20 - 30
Suzanne, Picasso's current love interest, female 19 - 25
Sagot, Picasso's art dealer, male 45 - 55
Pablo Picasso, male, 19 - 27
Charles Dabernow Schmendiman, inventor, male, 19 - 27
The Countess, Einstein's girlfriend, brainy, female 20- 30
A Female Admirer, 16 - 25
A Visitor, wears blue suede shoes, male 20 - 30

The 5 actors cast in the non-speaking movement roles will play several different characters throughout the play and work as an ensemble in some parts of the play. Anyone who likes to create scenarios through improvisation is encouraged to audition!

HOW?: Please arrange your audition time and day by sending an email to the director, Kellie Holway, at kholway@tokyoplayers.org.  

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