Auditons - THE BEST MAN - OCTA

Olathe Civic Theatre Association


AUDITIONS!

THE BEST MAN

by Gore Vidal

Directed by John Robison


AUDITIONS:

Saturday, Sept 6 from 1:00-4:00 pm
Sunday, Sept 13 from 1:00-4:00 pm


At Olathe Civic Theatre
500 E Loula, Olathe KS 66061


EXPECTATION and PREPARATION:

Auditioners should be familiar with the show.

Cold readings from the script.


Please Provide:

Headshot/Resume (if available) and a list of conflicts between Sept 22 and Nov 23, 2014.


CALLBACKS:

Invited Callbacks, Sunday Sept 14, 10:00am


REHEARSAL:

Sunday-Thursday 7-9pm starting Sept 22, 2014.


PRODUCTION DATES:

November 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23 2014

Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm

Sundays at 2:00pm


All performances take place at:

Olathe Civic Theatre Assn
500 E Loula
Olathe, KS 66061


SYNOPSIS:

In this high stakes and emotionally powerful political drama, two leading candidates are competing to get their political party's presidential nomination, but both have potentially fatal vulnerabilities - checkered pasts and nervous breakdowns. Neither can stand one another, and both are vying for the crucial support of the dying former president, who is lukewarm on both candidates. This show is a delicious, character-focused look at the excitement and mud-slinging that goes on behind the scenes in an election year.



CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:

NOTE: Ages listed do not necessarily refer to actual ages of actors - but actors must be able to convincingly play a character of that age.



B. Russell, M/F, age 35+, presidential candidate, a principled intellectual with a failing marriage and a past history of mental instability.

J. Cantwell, M/F, age 35+, presidential candidate, patriotic, power hungry ruthless opportunist, willing to do anything to get the nomination.

Arthur Hockstader, M, age 50+, ailing former president, pragmatic and tough as nails.

A. Russell, M/F, age 35+, B. Russell's spouse, obsessed with hiding troubled marriage for the good of the campaign.

M. Cantwell, M/F, age 35+, attractive, somewhat vapid, typically supportive spouse.

Jensen, M/F, age 30+, campaign manager

Blades, M/F, age 30+, campaign manager

Gamadge, M/F, age 30+, party advisor

Shelly Marcus, F, age 35+, Jo's former military subordinate

Ensemble, M/F, age 18+, portrays variety of reporters, secretaries, delegates, senators, doctors, and assistants. Ensemble will portray multiple parts. 5-10 parts available.


For more information, contact the director John Robison at thejohnrobison@gmail.com.



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