Hill Country Community Theatre
announces open auditions for the comedy
“The Red Velvet Cake War”
The Hill Country Community Theatre announces auditions for the fourth show of their 2017-18 season, “The Red Velvet Cake War.” Auditions are Monday, February 19 and Tuesday, February 20 at 7:00 PM at the theatre, 4003 W FM 2147, Cottonwood Shores, TX 78657. The show will be directed by Wendy Ferrell.
This riotously funny comedy follows three cousins as they attempt to throw a family reunion. Things spin hilariously out of control when a neighbor's pet devours everything edible, a one-eyed suitor shows up to declare his love, and a shocking, high-stakes wager is made on who can bake the best red velvet cake. As this fast-paced uproarious romp barrels toward its surprising climax, you'll wish your own family reunion was this much fun!
The roles are:
· CEE CEE WINDHAM – FEMALE (LATE 40s – 50s any ethnicity) the sassy and stylish host of “Hospitality House”.
· GAYNELL VERDEEN BODEEN – FEMALE (40s any ethnicity) a walking nervous breakdown.
· LaMERLE VERDEN MINSHEW – FEMALE (60s – 70s, any ethnicity) – the sharp tongued matriarch of the Verdeen clan.
· AUBREY VERDEEN – MALE (80s) a good natured oxygen dependent patriarch of the Verdeen clan.
· JIMMIE WYVETTE VERDEEN – FEMALE (30s-40s) a hearty (overweight) good ol’ girl with and unfortunate uni-brow.
· PEACHES VERDEEN BELROSE – FEMALE (30s – 40s) the saucy #1 mortuarial cosmetologist in the tricounty area.
· BITSY HARGIS – FEMALE (30s – 40s) Gaynell’s neighbor.
· NEWT BLAYLOCK – MALE (40s – 50s) a true Texas eccentric with a patch over one eye.
· SHERIFF GROVER – MALE (50s) stereotypical Texas sheriff with mirrored sunglasses and a bad attitude.
· ELSA DOWDALL—FEMALE (20s – 40s) the skeptical court appointed psychologist.
· MAMA DOLL HARGIS – FEMALE (80s -120s) Bitsy’s mother.
· PURVIS VERDEEN – MALE (40s – 60s) his favorite past time is taking pictures of dead relatives.
Production dates are for three weeks, April 26 through May 13, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM, Sunday matinees at 2:15 PM.
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The Hill Country Community Theatre is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization.
