Spring 2010
Our Spring 2010 Production will be Two One-Act Plays:
“The Real Inspector Hound” - A one-act play by Tom Stoppard
“Nasty Things, Murders” - A one-act play by Arthur Lovegrove
Director: Francine Davis
Produced by arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.
Synopsis of “The Real Inspector Hound”: Feuding theatre critics Moon and Birdboot, the first a fusty philanderer and the second a pompous and vindictive second stringer, are swept into the whodunit they are viewing. In the hilarious spoof of Agatha Christie like melodramas that follows, many twists and turns develop. As mists rise about isolated Muldoon Manor, Moon and Birdboot become dangerously implicated in the lethal activities of an escaped madman.
The cast for “The Real Inspector Hound” consists of 10 roles:
Moon |
Theatre critic, somewhat uptight, 30s-50s |
Birdboot |
Middle-aged theatre critic, relaxed |
Mrs. Drudge |
Middle-aged charlady |
Simon Gascoyne |
Athletic-looking, well-spoken, about 30 |
Felicity Cunningham |
Friend of Lady Muldoon, 20s |
Lady Cynthia Muldoon |
Attractive, 30s |
Major Magnus |
Middle-aged, in a wheelchair |
Inspector Hound |
A caricature of a detective |
"BBC Voice" |
Male, recorded, off-stage |
"Body" |
Male, non-speaking, on stage throughout play |
Synopsis of “Nasty Things, Murders”: The four ladies in the Home for Retired Gentlewomen are very upset when their television set stops working just at the climax of a real-life murder drama. Conversation turns to the circumstances of the murder.
The cast for “Nasty Things, Murders” consists of 5 roles:
Ethel |
Sardonic, rather aristocratic, 60s-70s |
Louise |
Excitable, 60s-70s |
Madge |
Short, plumpish, 60s-70s |
Mary |
Gentle, sweet-looking, 60s-70s |
Retirement Home Administrator |
Imposing, but good-hearted, middle-aged |
Both plays are set in England, therefore good accents will be needed. Coaching will be provided.
Prepared monologue preferred but not required. It is important to have read The Real Inspector Hound beforehand or to have good knowledge of the play.
Be prepared to stay the entire evening.
Bring photographs and resumes, if available.
Ability to “act the part” may take precedence over age/appearance.
Call (617) 489-2529 for more information.
Auditions
Two auditions will be held at:
Belmont Town Hall (handicapped accessible) click here for directions
455 Concord Avenue
Belmont, MA
Tuesday |
February 2, 2010 |
7 to 9pm |
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Wednesday |
February 3, 2010 |
7 to 9pm |
Thursday |
February 4, 2010 |
Callbacks: 7pm |
For more information please call (617) 489-2529.
Performances
Three performances will be held at:
Belmont Town Hall (handicapped accessible) click here for directions
455 Concord Avenue
Belmont, MA
Friday |
April 9, 2010 |
8pm |
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Saturday |
April 10, 2010 |
8pm |
Sunday |
April 11, 2010 |
3pm matinee |
Ticket information: To be announced.
Any other questions, please call (617) 489-2529.