Kentwood Players announces auditions for Neil Simon’s comedy "California Suite" on Saturday, March 16 from 11:00am to 3:00pm and Sunday, March 17 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm at the Westchester Playhouse, located at 8301 Hindry Avenue in Westchester (LA 90045). If necessary, callbacks will be held on Monday, March 18.
The production is directed by Alison Mattiza and produced by Larry Jones by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. Performances will take place from May 10 to June 15, 2013 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm and Sundays at 2:00pm at the Westchester Playhouse.
Neil Simon’s “California Suite” script combines typical Simon humor, sentimentality, and pace in ways that Hollywood (and audiences) often find hard to resist. The play premiered in 1976 at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, and Simon was nominated for an Academy Award for the 1978 movie script based on his own play. The comedy is composed of four playlets that explore four separate human dramas to comical ends, all taking place in Suite 203-04 at the posh Beverly Hills Hotel which is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. In the Visitor from New York, divorced couple Bill and Hannah Warren have met in the suite in order to discuss who will get custody of their teenage daughter. In the Visitor from Philadelphia, Marvin Michaels tries frantically to explain the situation to his wife when she catches him in flagrante delicto with a hooker in their suite. In the Visitors from London, Sidney and Diana Nichols are a British couple who have rented the suite to prepare for the Academy Awards. The Visitors from Chicago are two affluent couples who are best friends and have come to Beverly Hills for a vacation which takes a turn for the worst after a mixed double tennis match.
Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script which will be provided at the auditions. Roles require excellent comedic timing and physical agility. Please bring your headshot, resume, and appointment calendar with you as the rehearsal schedule will be posted. Advance appointments are not necessary.
Cast Breakdown for “California Suite” (Period 1976) Visitors from New York Hannah Warren –40’s to 50’s. Intelligent, sophisticated, from New York, Editor, sharp wit, sarcastic William Warren – 40’s to 50’s. Divorced from Hannah, lives in California, writer, sharp wit, but laid back Visitors from Philadelphia Marvin Michaels – 30’s to 50’s. From Philadelphia, businessman, nervous; physical role – must be able to pick up Bunny Bunny – 20’s to 40’s. Call girl – passed out in Marvin’s bed – non-speaking role but physical comedy required Millie Michaels – 30’s to 50’s. From Philadelphia – married to Marvin - tired from her flight in to meet Marvin in LA – unaware that Bunny is in the bed Visitors from London Sidney Nichols – 40’s to 50’s, British antique dealer, married to Diana, is gay, trying to keep Diana calm before the Academy Awards ceremony Diana Nichols – 40’s to 50’s. British actress, nominated for an Academy Award and preparing to attend the ceremony – nervous about awards Visitors from Chicago – all roles require physical comedy ability Mort Hollender – 30’s to 50’s. From Chicago, married to Beth, on vacation with best friends – trying to tend to Beth’s sprained ankle – frustrated with his friends Beth Hollender – 30’s to 50’s. From Chicago, married to Mort, just sprained her ankle playing tennis and in pain. Stu Franklyn – 30’s to 50’s. From Chicago – on vacation with best friends, the Hollenders, trying to help Mort & Beth Gert Franklyn – 30’s to 50’s. From Chicago – on vacation with best friends, the Hollenders, trying to help Mort & Beth
For more information about Kentwood Players including our current productions, upcoming auditions, and our Kentwood Kids Children’s Theatre classes and productions, please visit the Kentwood Players website at www.kentwoodplayers.org. You can also find information on the Kentwood Players page on Facebook. To meet the “California Suite” production team and learn more about Kentwood Players and what goes on at the Westchester Playhouse, the public is invited to attend our general membership meetings, which are free and held on the third Wednesday of each month at 7:30pm at the Westchester Playhouse, located two blocks west of the San Diego Freeway and two blocks north of Manchester at 8301 Hindry Avenue in Westchester, CA 90045.
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