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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