Reedy Point Players will be holding auditions for SO THERE WAS THIS RAT, directed by Ruth K. Brown.
Audition dates:
March 2 from 6:30-8 in the Delaware City Library (250 Fifth Street, Delaware City, DE 19706)
March 3 from 7-9 on the Stage at the Delaware City Community Center (250 Fifth Street, Delaware City, DE 19706)
Performance Dates:
May 15 @ 8 PM
May 16 @ 8 PM
May 17 @ 2 PM
Cast size - 9 people; ages can be adjusted somewhat although Virgil and Dave must be retired
MYRA GUTHRIE – (50-55) – An attractive, well dressed woman with the look of proper upbringing, but not at all stuffy.
VIRGIL ELDRIDGE – (75-80) Widower. Father of MYRA. He is an attractive elder former businessman.
CARL GUTHRIE – (55-60) Myra’s husband. A handsome businessman, well-dressed, and good natured.
DAVE McMENAMEN – (75-80) Widower. VIRGIL’s best friend. (and partner in crime) A heavy set, former blue collar worker.
DORIS – (50-55) – Myra’s friend. Attractive woman with that businessman’s wife look.
SYLVIA – (50-55) - Myra’s friend. Good looking woman. Jewish housewife type.
CARLA – (50-55) - Myra’s friend. Italian mother type.
FRANCINE – (50-55) - Myra’s friend. A slender, Plain Jane type. She is sweet, and scatterbrained.
LUCILLE – (50-55) - Myra’s friend. A nice looking woman, but a little heavy set.
Plot
Myra Guthrie has lost her Mother. Her Father, Virgil Eldridge, is completely heartbroken, and her husband, Carl, insists that Virgil come to live with them. After doing so, Virgil makes a new friend, Dave McMenamen. Some sort of chemical reaction happens, or something, when Virgil and Dave get together. The mischief meter goes WAY up, and they get into all SORTS of trouble. They have both been hard working men all their lives, and now that they are in their 70's, they figure it's time for a little FUN!
Additionally, Myra has five close girl friends. They LIVE for Mah Jongg. As a group, they feed off of one another, and CONSTANTLY jump to the wrong conclusions with regard to just about everything. Myra is at her wits end, trying to keep Virgil and Dave in tow, but through it all, she manages to come to know, to understand, and to love her Father more than ever. This is a charming, funny story about family and friendship... and an Ostrich! OH! And a RAT!
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