The Summer Place, Naperville’s community theater since 1966, announces auditions for “The Desk Set” by William Marchant. Directed by Madeline Franklin. Where: The Alfred E. Ruben Community Center, 305 W. Jackson, Naperville, IL Audition Dates/Times: Sunday, April 6, 1:00 – 4:30 p.m. Monday, April 7, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 8, 7:00-9:00, callbacks, if needed Audition Requirements: One-two minute contemporary comedic monologue (no accents), headshot/resume, list of all conflicts, be prepared to do cold readings from script. Director will lead you in improv scenes and/or monologues. Should you not have a monologue or photo, we encourage you to audition. No appointment needed. For additional information about the auditions, please submit requests to [email protected]. Cast: 8 Men and 8 Women; may be understudies cast Ages: 18 and over is preferred; one non-speaking female role; eccentrically fun First Rehearsal/Read-thru: Tuesday, April 15, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Rehearsals: Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and maybe Mondays dependent upon actor conflicts. Production Dates: Friday, June 13 – Sunday, June 22; Naperville Central High School Synopsis: This funny, poignant and intelligent three-act comedy is about “the desk set” - a group of girls in the reference department of a television network. Bunny Watson has an encyclopedic knowledge, with facts and figures at her fingertips. All was serene and prosperous among “the desk set” until a methods engineer (efficiency expert), Richard Sumner, began installing Emmaracs around the office. These electronic brains could do the work of many persons, and soon began replacing whole departments in the company. But no mechanical brain could ever match Bunny Watson, and no efficiency expert could ever best her in a game of wits. She quickly spelled them both down, and both blew a fuse. In the midst of all the mayhem, there is a typical office party at Christmas time, when all the girls get to kiss the boss, and when some young men think it’s time they told him what they really think of him. And running throughout is romance, and just a little headache. This is a rewarding and telling comedy, rich in hilarity, and perfectly funny for anyone who’s ever entered an office door. “A lot of good humorous observation”. – New York Post “A rollicking, frolicsome hit.” – New York Daily Mirror. The Desk Set Characters: Bunny Watson: (30 – 40): female lead, chief reference librarian, single, self-confident, knowledgeable, in control but vulnerable to Abe’s interest (or lack thereof) Richard Sumner: (30 – 40’s): male lead, attractive, highly efficient, self-centered, confident efficiency expert, son of senior executive Abe Cutler: (male 30’s to 40’s): mid-level executive on the way up, life-long bachelor and romantic interest of Bunny Watson Sadel Meyer: (female 30 – 40): reference librarian, several years’ experience, single, not afraid to give opinion Peg Costello: (female 30 – 40): Bunny’s confidant and second most experienced reference librarian, single and willing to charm a man Ruthie Saylor: (female around 20): Junior most reference librarian, single, still learning her way around Miss Warriner: (female 20’s): computer operator, very attached to her computer (Emmie), computer knowledge zealous but shallow, crush on Richard Sumner Elsa: (female 20’s): secretary’s secretary, attractive, flirtatious Elsa’s Friend: (male 20’s): Friend of Elsa joining for the Christmas Party The Lady in the Blue Suit: (female 40’s to 50’s): Comedic non-speaking part, eccentrically funny, part of the fabric of the company Man in Shirt Sleeves: (male 30’s): office staff, busy body from the Legal Department Mr. Bennett: (male 30’s): office staff, busy body Kenny: (male 20’s): mail room boy Miss Rumple: (female any age): Non-speaking part, Christmas Party goer Reporter: (male 20’s): reporter, Christmas Party goer Photographer: (male 20’s): photographer, Christmas Party goer Misc. Non-Speaking Parts: (male & female age:20-50’s): Dancers for Christmas Party For additional information about auditions, please submit requests to [email protected]
Posted on: Mon, 31 Mar 2014 00:58:55 +0000
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