The Arvada Center announces auditions for the play Harvey
Arvada CO - The Arvada Center will hold auditions for the play, Harvey written by Mary Chase at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., on October 27 and 28. Callbacks are scheduled forOctober 30. The Arvada Center production will be directed by Gavin Mayer. The Arvada Center Artistic Producer is Rod A. Lansberry.
Auditions are on October 27 and 28, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., by appointment only. Call the Arvada Center Box Office at
720-898-7200 to schedule an appointment time. Please do not contact the production staff to schedule an appointment. Actors must be 18 years & older to audition.
General Audition Requirements:
Experienced actors with strong acting abilities are needed. See the character breakdown (below) for specifics on available roles. Actors should prepare one minute dramatic monologue of the style and period of the piece. A current headshot and résumé are required. Audio and video submissions will not be considered. Equity members must have a current equity ID card. This is an Equity LORT D production, non-equity actors will be considered. Individuals of all ethnic and cultural backgrounds are needed and encouraged to audition for all roles.
Rehearsal and Performance Dates:
Rehearsals for Harvey begin on January 6, 2015. The production opens on January 27 and runs through February 22, 2015. Performances are Tuesday through Saturday evenings with matinees on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays for a total of eight shows per week.
About the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities
Since its opening in 1976, the award winning Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities has grown to become one of the nation’s largest multidisciplinary arts centers, devoted to all aspects of the arts and generously supported in part by the City of Arvada, the Scientific & Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) and Colorado Creative Industries. The Arvada Center is located at 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. and provides free parking for all its patrons. For more information go to
www.arvadacenter.org or call
720-898-7200.
ARVADA CENTER – Harvey
Character Breakdown
Ethel Chauvenet
Mrs. Chauvenet is a good friend of the family. She is a member of the town’s social circle that Veta desperately wants Myrtle to break into.
Betty Chumley
Dr. Chumley’s wife. She is very sweet and thoughtful.
Dr. William B. Chumley
Chumley is the head of “Chumley’s Rest” and a well-respected psychiatrist. The doctor is very protective of the reputation of his hospital and will do whatever it takes to protect it. Is more vulnerable than he would admit.
Elwood P. Dowd
Elwood is friendly, thoughtful man. Elwood is Veta’s older brother. The central character of the show, his closest friend is a 6-foot tall invisible rabbit named Harvey.
Judge Omar Gaffney
The judge is an old family friend of the Dowds and, the family’s lawyer.
Ruth Kelly
Nurse Kelly is a sympathetic character who seems to have some sort of love/hate relationship with Dr. Sanderson.
E. J. Lofgren
E.J. Lofgren is a cab driver who possesses a great deal of insight about the hospital and its patients.
Dr. Lyman Sanderson
Dr. Sanderson is young, highly qualified and vain psychiatrist, handpicked by Chumley. His talent is only surpassed by his vanity. He is as infatuated with Nurse Kelly.
Myrtle Mae Simmons
Myrtle is Veta’s Daughter (Elwood’s Niece). Both Veta and Myrtle are desperate to find a husband for Myrtle. She is extremely self-centered.
Veta Louise Simmons
Elwood’s younger sister, Veta has returned to the family home after the death of her mother and is very concerned about fitting into society and all that entails. She also loves her older brother Elwood, the relationship that drives the action of the play.
Wilson
The man Chumley hires to physically motivate the patients to obey. He has eyes for Myrtle the moment he meets her.
