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2017 SEASON
PRODUCTION 4
Unnecessary Farce
By Paul Slade Smith
Directed by George Benca
Synopsis
In a cheap motel room, an embezzling mayor is supposed to meet with his female accountant, while in the room next-door, two undercover cops wait to catch the meeting on videotape. But there’s some confusion as to who’s in which room, who’s being videotaped, who’s taken the money, who’s hired a hit man, and why the accountant keeps taking off her clothes.
CHARACTERS
American accents required except for Todd who requires a Scottish accent
Eric Sheridan: Male, 30s. A bookish, even-keeled police officer who’s thrown into some difficult situations–while not wearing any pants.
Billie Dwyer: Female, 20s/30s. A police officer. Eric’s partner. Although she seems to lack every skill needed for police work, she is enthusiastic and eager to succeed.
Karen Brown: Female, 30s. An accountant who usually has a very professional demeanor, but seems unable to keep herself in control today.
Mayor Meekly: Male, 50s to 70s. A sweet, gentle fellow, who seems very Innocent (with a capital I)
Agent Frank: Male, 20s to 50s. Town Hall head of Security. Although he can seem confident and even gruff, in moments of crisis he is easily reduced to a very frightened man
Todd: Male, 20s to 50s. Speaks with a pronounced Scottish accent. A professional hit man who’s accent gets thicker the angrier he gets, until he’s completely indecipherable.
Mary Meekly: Female, 50s to 70s. the Mayor’s wife. Small statured, she seems very sweet natured, and a good match for her husband the mayor.
AUDITIONS
Tuesday 19 September 2017 at 7.30p.m.
Sunday 24 September 2017 at 2pm
REHEARSAL PERIOD
Rehearsals will be three times a week, Tuesday and Thursday at 7:30PM & Sundays at director’s discretion.
SEASON
23 – 26 November & 30 November – 2 December 2017
Thursday, Friday and Saturday Performances at 8pm
Sunday Matinee at 2pm
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