Welcome to the WLAC page for A Divine Kerfuffle auditions! If you have any questions that are not covered here, please call 903.872.5421 or email info@thewlac.com - THANK YOU & SEE YOU AT AUDITIONS!
Audition Dates:
Monday, June 12 @ 6:30pm & Tuesday, June 13 @ 6:30pm
Performance Dates will be July 25 - 30.
Monday, June 12 @ 6:30pm & Tuesday, June 13 @ 6:30pm
Performance Dates will be July 25 - 30.
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ABOUT THE SHOW
The year is 1895 and Sarah Bernhardt is the greatest actress to ever grace the Victorian stage – just ask her! The “Divine Sarah” fears, however, her once bright star may be fading with all the attention suddenly being lavished on a talented, younger rival. The stage is set for the ultimate showdown as the two dueling divas cross wits and blades in this farce By H. Russ Brown! ABOUT THE PRODUCTION
A Divine Kerfuffle is replacing Lend Me a Tenor for our July show. Written by H. Russ Brown an Artist / Educator currently serving as Head of Theatre / Artistic Director at College of the Mainland in Texas City, TX, who began his career over 40+ years ago on the “cafetorium” stage at Mildred HS. The show will be directed by Ethan Herrin. Produced by special arrangement with Next Stage Press, Inc |
AUDITION INFO
Auditions will consist of cold readings from selected sides from the script.
Auditions will consist of cold readings from selected sides from the script.
CAST OF CHARACTERS
(Casting 18 yrs & up)
(Casting 18 yrs & up)
Sarah Bernhardt:
Famous French Actress of the Victorian Era. The first true superstar of the stage. She is beautiful, passionate, very driven, and very very charming.
Herta:
Sarah's trusted right-hand. They are a stern/stoic German who acts as their mistress' enforcer.
Emilio:
A young Italian delivery man.
Cyril Tidd:
Managing director of the Daly Theatre. Money conscious, persnickety, and a touch snobbish. He is completely enamored of Sarah.
Daisy:
Coat check girl at the Daly Theatre. She is vivacious and persistently cheery.
Clumps:
Usher at the Daly Theatre. They are quick, clever, resourceful, efficient.
Digby P. Bardwell:
Playwright and young nephew of Cyril Tidd. He is honest, eager, soulful, and very intelligent.
Eleanora Duse: Famous Italian actress of the Victorian stage. She is Sarah's most bitter rival and acting foil. She and Sarah are two sides of the same coin.
Reporter #1 - #4 / Adoring Fans:
A small ensemble who portray members of the local press and rabidly, adoring fans of Sarah Bernhardt (aka the "throng")
Famous French Actress of the Victorian Era. The first true superstar of the stage. She is beautiful, passionate, very driven, and very very charming.
Herta:
Sarah's trusted right-hand. They are a stern/stoic German who acts as their mistress' enforcer.
Emilio:
A young Italian delivery man.
Cyril Tidd:
Managing director of the Daly Theatre. Money conscious, persnickety, and a touch snobbish. He is completely enamored of Sarah.
Daisy:
Coat check girl at the Daly Theatre. She is vivacious and persistently cheery.
Clumps:
Usher at the Daly Theatre. They are quick, clever, resourceful, efficient.
Digby P. Bardwell:
Playwright and young nephew of Cyril Tidd. He is honest, eager, soulful, and very intelligent.
Eleanora Duse: Famous Italian actress of the Victorian stage. She is Sarah's most bitter rival and acting foil. She and Sarah are two sides of the same coin.
Reporter #1 - #4 / Adoring Fans:
A small ensemble who portray members of the local press and rabidly, adoring fans of Sarah Bernhardt (aka the "throng")
Produced by special arrangement with Next Stage Press, Inc
BEFORE THE AUDITION:
-- Double Check the performance schedule before you audition. It's disappointing to audition, get a part and then find that rehearsals interfere with classes or that you'll be out of town during one of the production dates. Rehearsals and performances occur weeknights and on weekends and generally begin within a week of being cast.
-- If possible, read the script and familiarize yourself with the characters. Knowing the characters will help you to decide for which part or parts to audition. Scripts can be borrowed from the theater.
AT THE AUDITION:
-- Be on time!
-- Wear clothes that are reasonable for the audition and are comfortable.
-- Fill out an Audition Sheet. If this is your first show, then great! Awesome to have you. If you have done shows before it helps to bring a list with you so you do not have to try to remember on the spot. If you have done a lot of shows, only list those that are most recent, biggest roles, and/or from similar styles of shows.
-- Be courteous and professional. Remember you never get a second chance to make a first impression, and your audition lasts from the minute you walk in the auditorium until the moment you leave.
-- Most auditions consist of "cold readings" from the scripts. That means you will be asked to read some of the dialogue from the show, sometimes with other people sometimes by yourself. Don't worry if you stumble over words, we're looking for energy and character choices.
-- Relax; auditions do not have to be a painful process. Give it your best shot and HAVE FUN!
"It is the policy of the Warehouse Living Arts Center to cast regardless of race, color or disability. Casting of actors in roles is done on the basis of acting skill and ability demonstrated during the audition process, as well as on the actor’s appropriateness and suitability (physical, vocal, mental, emotional) for available roles. Being invited to an audition does not guarantee that a person will be cast. Occasionally, a cast may be expanded to accommodate a large turnout of talent. "
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-- Double Check the performance schedule before you audition. It's disappointing to audition, get a part and then find that rehearsals interfere with classes or that you'll be out of town during one of the production dates. Rehearsals and performances occur weeknights and on weekends and generally begin within a week of being cast.
-- If possible, read the script and familiarize yourself with the characters. Knowing the characters will help you to decide for which part or parts to audition. Scripts can be borrowed from the theater.
AT THE AUDITION:
-- Be on time!
-- Wear clothes that are reasonable for the audition and are comfortable.
-- Fill out an Audition Sheet. If this is your first show, then great! Awesome to have you. If you have done shows before it helps to bring a list with you so you do not have to try to remember on the spot. If you have done a lot of shows, only list those that are most recent, biggest roles, and/or from similar styles of shows.
-- Be courteous and professional. Remember you never get a second chance to make a first impression, and your audition lasts from the minute you walk in the auditorium until the moment you leave.
-- Most auditions consist of "cold readings" from the scripts. That means you will be asked to read some of the dialogue from the show, sometimes with other people sometimes by yourself. Don't worry if you stumble over words, we're looking for energy and character choices.
-- Relax; auditions do not have to be a painful process. Give it your best shot and HAVE FUN!
"It is the policy of the Warehouse Living Arts Center to cast regardless of race, color or disability. Casting of actors in roles is done on the basis of acting skill and ability demonstrated during the audition process, as well as on the actor’s appropriateness and suitability (physical, vocal, mental, emotional) for available roles. Being invited to an audition does not guarantee that a person will be cast. Occasionally, a cast may be expanded to accommodate a large turnout of talent. "
** Be sure to sign up for our newsletter to receive email notifications of future auditions!
