ROVER DRAMAWERKS ANNOUNCES AUDITIONS
10-MINUTE COMEDIES
by Patrick Cleary, Paul Lewis, John Minigan, Carol M. Rice, and Rich Rubin
directed by Gerald Fitzgerald, David Gutierrez, and Matt Stepan
Auditions:
Sunday, March 1 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Appointments are required. For an appointment time, please email
audition14@roverdramawerks.com.
Auditions will be at Rover Dramawerks’ new theatre venue located at 221 W. Parker Road, Suite 580 in Plano, at the northwest corner of 75 and Parker Rd. in the Ruisseau Village Shopping Center.
Brief Synopses:
Rover is pleased to present the winners of our inaugural 10-minute play contest, plus a bonus play!
The Maltese Walter by John Minigan (1st place winner)
On the eve of his wedding day, mild-mannered accountant Walter visits therapist Dr. Eddy with a big problem: Walter’s fiancée refuses to marry him unless he gives up his superpower and secret identity: Noir-Man, able to transform any moment into film noir. When fiancée Vera arrives, she and Dr. Eddy convince Walter to “go straight,” but the therapy takes a dark and unexpected turn.
Timmy Perlmutter Goes Flying by Paul Lewis (2nd place winner)
Eight-year-old Timmy, seeing an ad in a vintage comic book, sends away for a Remco Motorized Jet-Pack. Much to his family's surprise, it arrives at their home a week later, and takes Timmy on a dazzling adventure — one which leaves their world forever changed.
The Cut by Patrick Cleary (tied for 3rd place)
Arthur is a middle-manager who is a little tired and a little overwhelmed in dealing with Terri, his incredibly competent assistant, who has...a little problem.
How Nice of You to Ask by Rich Rubin (tied for 3rd place)
An elderly woman provides some unexpected responses on a survey.
The Couch by Carol M. Rice (bonus play)
What is a couch? Is it merely materials of wood, fabric, batting, and springs? Is it upholstery over a frame constructed only to provide a place to sit? No. It’s more. Much more. Join us as we examine one of the most sacred relationships ever known - a man and his couch.
Roles:
Rover Dramawerks seeks an ethnically diverse cast to play various roles (7 male, 6 female, 1 boy) in five short plays. Actors may be cast in more than one show, working with more than one director.
The Couch: Dan, 20s slacker
Jake, 20s, his best friend
Amy, 20s, Dan’s girlfriend
The Cut: Arthur, the middlest of middle management
Terri, his assistant
How Nice of You to Ask: Alan, somewhat nerdy man in his mid-20s
Mavis, conservative looking woman in her late 70s
The Maltese Walter: Walter, 30, a mild-mannered assistant bookkeeper. Also a superhero.
Dr. Eddy, 35, a therapist
Vera, 26, Walter’s fiancée. A girl-next-door and a femme fatale. You know, depending.
Timmy Perlmutter Goes Flying: Dan Perlmutter, 30s to 40s
Betty, 30s to 40s, his wife
Timmy, their 8-year-old son
Grandma Irene, Dan's mother, late 50s+
All roles are available.
Other information:
- Email
audition14@roverdramawerks.com for an appointment time.
- Be prepared to read from the scripts. If you would like to read the scripts before your audition, please let us know and they will be made available to you.
- Please bring THREE copies of your resume and head shot.
- References may be required.
- Actors and technicians will receive stipends.
- Rehearsals will be in Plano and will begin on or around March 8.
- Please visit the website at
www.roverdramawerks.com or call
(972) 849-0358 for more information.
10-Minute Comedies will run Fridays and Saturdays, April 3-18 at Rover Dramawerks’ new theatre in Plano - 221 W. Parker Rd., Suite 580, Plano 75023.
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