Encore Theatre Inc.
Author: Ray Cooney
Director: Gaetano Santo
Agent: Origin Theatrical, on behalf of Samuel French Ltd
Synopsis
This superb example of the British farce had audiences rolling in the aisles in London and New York! A taxi driver gets away with having two wives in different areas of London because of his irregular working schedule. Complication is piled upon complication as the cabby tries to keep his double-life from exploding.
Characters
Characters Summary:
2F (20s-30s)
6M (30s, 2x 30s-60s, 3x 20s+)
Characters Description:
John Smith - Male (30s)
Quick-witted and inventive, John is a taxi driver that seems very ordinary, except that he’s a bigamist. The role requires excellent comic timing and physical versatility.
Mary Smith - Female (20s-30s)
John’s wife. Mary appears in control initially, but a series of unexpected situations gradually throw her off-balance completely. The role can be physically and vocally demanding as the actor needs to be able perform a whole gamut of emotions - charming to frustrated, dramatic to outraged and distraught with hysterics and screams.
Barbara Smith - Female (20s-30s)
John’s second wife, happily married and unsuspecting (at first). Like the character of Mary, Barbara requires good comic timing and physicality.
Detective Sergeant Troughton - Male (30s-50s)
An earnest, severe, and somewhat intimidating police officer. Requires good vocal variety and the ability to be commanding physically and verbally.
Detective Sergeant Porterhouse - Male (30s-60s)
Porterhouse is a seasoned police detective. Considerate and compassionate, his belief in the best in people can make him seem a little naïve and gullible. A little droll, but bemused as well.
Bobby Franklin - Male (20s+)
Barbara’s neighbour, a flamboyant dress designer, who has no shortage of charm and wit (with the occasional flair for the dramatic). A role that especially requires good comic timing.
Stanley Gardner - Male (20s+)
John’s neighbour, who ends up getting dragged into John’s various deceitful machinations. Stanley may be brash and smart (yet lazy), but he is a good friend. The role is physically demanding, requiring an actor comfortable with multiple British accents and characterisations.
Reporter - Male (20s+)
Fun, tabloid-esque reporter, pushy to the point of being rude.
Precast Characters:
None.
Audition Venue & Dates
Audition Dates and Times:
7:00pm on:
- Mon 20th Jan 2020
- Wed 22nd Jan 2020
Audition Venue Name: Fleigner Hall
Audition Venue Address:
31-39 Highland Avenue, Oakleigh East, VIC 3166
Audition Enquiries Contact: gaetanosanto.aus@gmail.com
Performances
Season Dates: 20 Mar 2020 - 4 Apr 2020
Showtimes:
Friday March 20th, Saturday March 21st, Friday March 27th, Saturday March 28th (Gala), Thursday April 2nd, Friday April 3rd, and Saturday April 4th at 8pm.
Matinees on Sunday March 22nd, Sunday March 29th, and Saturday April 4th at 2.15pm.
The performance on Mar 28 is our Gala Night.
Other Information
Other Information:
All auditions are by appointment only. Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to complete paperwork.
Rehearsals will be three times a week – twice in the evening during the week and once in the day on a Sunday. Actual days and times to be finalised on casting.
