Auditions

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Written by A.R. Gurney

Jenny Ballard, Director

Rated PG-13

About the Show:

Andrew Makepeace Ladd III and Melissa Gardner, both born to wealth and position, are childhood friends whose lifelong correspondence begins with birthday party thank-you notes and summer camp postcards. Romantically attached, they continue to exchange letters through the boarding school and college years—where Andy goes on to excel at Yale and law school, while Melissa flunks out of a series of “good schools.” While Andy is off at war Melissa marries, but her attachment to Andy remains strong and she continues to keep in touch as he marries, becomes a successful attorney, gets involved in politics and, eventually, is elected to the U.S. Senate. Meanwhile, her marriage in tatters, Melissa dabbles in art and gigolos, drinks more than she should, and becomes estranged from her children. Eventually she and Andy do become involved in a brief affair, but it is really too late for both of them. However Andy’s last letter, written to her mother after Melissa’s untimely death, makes it eloquently clear how much they really meant, and gave to, each other over the years—physically apart, perhaps, but spiritually as close as only true lovers can be.

Love Letters will be performed LIVE at Theatre Baton Rouge on February 12 – 14 in our Studio Theatre.

Auditions will be held via Zoom on Sunday, January 17th, beginning at 5 PM.

Once you have signed up for an audition, we will email you the script and audition sides, beginning on Monday, January 11th.

On Friday, January 15th, we’ll email you the Zoom link and necessary information by 4:30 PM.

Rehearsal Dates: January 24 – February 10, 2021 from 7-10 pm (subject to change)

Performance Dates: February 12 - 14 at Theatre Baton Rouge – LIVE in our Studio Theatre.

Audition Requirements: Readings from the script. We will send you the script and the sides once you’ve signed up for an audition, beginning on January 11th.

Casting Breakdown:

• The play is meant to be read by the actors with minimal rehearsals. No memorization is necessary.
• I AM PLANNING ON CASTING 3-4 SEPARATE CASTS, AND EACH CAST WILL HAVE ONE PERFORMANCE.
• Each cast will be required to attend 3-4 rehearsals.
• Late 40s-mid-60s. (they meet in the 4th grade; the actual storyline spans about 60 years)
• ANDY - WASP, a bit stuffy, uptight, kind, safe, conservative, somewhat naïve but disciplined and loves letter writing. Goes on to become a successful Senator.
• MELISSA - a wry free spirit, funny, rebel, unfulfilled artist, liberal, needy, feels deeply, somewhat self-destructive. Goes on to become a professional artist with a tendency towards alcohol abuse.

Stay safe and healthy, and we hope to see you at auditions!!

Written By Neil Simon

Directed By Brandon Guillory

Thank you to everyone who auditioned for Neil Simon’s The Odd Couple!  We had an incredible turnout, excellent auditions, and very difficult decisions to make.

Congratulations to our incredible cast of The Odd Couple!!

OSCAR...............Jason Breaux
FELIX..................Clay Donaldson
MURRAY.............Erron Johnson
ROY....................Mike Sager
SPEED................Chad M Harelson
VINNIE................Landon Corbin
CECILY................Lily McGill
GWENDOLYN.....Victoria Clement

The Odd Couple runs February 19-28.  Seating is extremely limited, so make sure to get your tickets early!