AUDITIONS FOR FUNNY MONEY by Ray Cooney
AT POCKET SANDWICH THEATRE
Open auditions for Funny Money a hilarious comedy by Ray Cooney and under the direction of Carol Rice, will be held on Saturday, January 7 from 2-5 p.m. and Sunday, January 8 from 12 noon-3 p.m. The auditions will be held at the theatre, 5400 E. Mockingbird Lane, Suite 119, in Mockingbird Central Plaza, one block east of Central Expressway, across from Mockingbird Station DART Rail Center.
Henry picks up the wrong briefcase by mistake and finds it contains almost a million dollars! Realizing the owner of the briefcase was likely a criminal, he plans to flee the country with his wife immediately. However, the police arrive with unfortunate news- Henry is dead (or, a man with his briefcase was found dead). The arrival of an additional officer who suspects Henry of soliciting in the men's bathroom, and a dangerous mafioso who is not afraid to kill again, leads to a series of hilarious mistaken identities in this raucous comedy.
There are roles for 2 women (ages 20's through 40's) and 6 men (ages 20's through 60's.) Auditions will be cold readings from the script. Rehearsals will begin immediately after casting, and will be held on Saturdayand Sunday afternoons, and Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings. Actors are paid a stipend (theater talk for not very much, but you'll have the time of your life!) The show will open on February 24 and will run through March 25, with shows Thursday through Sundayevenings. Auditions are by appointment, which can be made by calling
(214) 821-1860.
ROLES:
JEAN PERKINS: A pretty but ordinary woman married to Henry. Must be able to play a believable drunk, as she cannot hold her liquor.
HENRY PERKINS: An insignificant man who is easily excitable. Married to Jean.
BlLL: A London taxi driver. Easy-going, but lacking somewhat in patience.
DETECTIVE SERGEANT DAVENPORT: A policeman with a knowing glint in his eye. Not afraid to be bribed.
BETTY JOHNSON: A cheerful woman who would rather have much more in life. Married to Vic.
VIC JOHNSON: Henry's best friend, married to Betty. A follower but knows how to capitalize on a bad situation to make a few bucks.
DETECTIVE SERGEANT SLATER: A solicitous and kindly soul - until provoked.
A PASSER-BY: A large man. English is not his native language, as he speaks primarily in Dutch.
British accents are required for all characters (other than the Passer-by).
Auditions are by appointment, which can be made by calling
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