| Audition Notice
NOISES OFF
By Michael Frayn
NON EQUITY
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Director | Neale Whitmore
Ast. Director | Robin Clayton
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THEATRE FRISCO WILL BE USING ONLY FULLY VACCINATED CAST, CREW,
AND PRODUCTION TEAM ON THIS PRODUCTION
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These are not normal times. Theatre Frisco is proceeding very cautiously into producing this show with the health and safety of all involved our top priority. Mask and social distancing guidelines will be strictly adhered to for auditions. The audition form will ask if you have been vaccinated for Covid 19. THEATRE FRISCO WILL BE USING ONLY FULLY VACCINATED CAST, CREW, AND PRODUCTION TEAM ON THIS PRODUCTION.
Synopsis Michael Frayn's Noises Off takes a fond look at the follies of theatre folk, whose susceptibility to out-of-control egos, memory loss, and passionate affairs turn every performance into a high-risk adventure. This play-within-a-play captures a touring theatre troupe’s production of Nothing On in three stages: dress rehearsal, the opening performance, and a performance towards the end of a debilitating run. Frayne gives us a window into the inner workings of theatre behind the scenes, progressing from flubbed lines and missed cues in the dress rehearsal to mounting friction between cast members in the final performance. Brimming with slapstick comedy, Noises Off is a delightful backstage farce, complete with slamming doors, falling trousers, and -- of course -- flying sardines!
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Audition Dates August 4th, 6:00-10:00pm and August 5th, from 7:00 – 10:00pm.
Callbacks, will be August 7th, 7:00 - 10:00pm. (NOTE: All characters may not be called back) By appointment at the Black Box Theater located in the Frisco Discovery Center, 8004 N. Dallas Parkway, Frisco, TX 75034, SE corner of Cotton Gin Road and the North Dallas Tollway.
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Required Bring a headshot and resume. There will be cold readings from the script at the audition.
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Cast All roles are open. Theatre Frisco is committed to diversity and inclusivity in its casting. All ethnicities & identities are encouraged to audition.
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Performance Dates November 8-24,2024; Friday/Saturday 8:00 pm – Sunday 2:30 pm (NOTE – two Saturday matinees Nov 16 & 23, 2:30 pm, (no Saturday evening performance Nov 16) Performances will be at the Black Box Theatre in the Frisco Discovery Center.
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Rehearsals Rehearsals will start September 28, then typically Monday-Thursday evenings, 7:00-10:00, with some possible weekend rehearsals. Prepare to list all conflicts between September 28 and November 24. Cast members will receive a $300 stipend.
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Appointments To book an appointment, use the 'Schedule Audition' button at the bottom of this page to go to the SignUp Genius audition form. For additional information on auditions, call 214-673-308 or message Theatre Frisco on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/FriscoTheatre
IF YOU BOOK AN APPOINTMENT TIME AND ARE UNABLE TO KEEP IT, PLEASE CANCEL IT USING SIGNUP GENIUS!
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Characters
5 Men and 4 Women – All need to speak with a British accent. Bonus points if Dotty’s character can switch back and forth between proper British and Cockney.
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DOTTY OTLEY - A late-middle-aged actress. Plays Mrs. Clackett, the housekeeper for the Brents' home in England in Nothing's On. Bonus points if Dotty’s character can switch back and forth between proper British and Cockney.
LLOYD DALLAS - The director of a play-within-the-play, called Nothing's On.
GARRY LEJEUNE – Mid 20s-early 30s. An actor who frequently does not complete thoughts, easily fired up. Plays Roger, the estate agent looking to let the Brent's house in Nothing's On. Note: This character should be adapt at physical comedy that includes falling down stairs. Coaching will be provided.
BROOKE ASHTON – Early 20s-early 30s. A young inexperienced actress from London. Plays Vicki, who works for the tax authorities and is trying to woo Roger in Nothing's On. Note: This character spends a lot of time on stage in sexy underwear.
POPPY NORTON-TAYLOR - Assistant Stage Manager. Note: Also appears briefly in underwear.
FREDERICK FELLOWES - Has a serious fear of violence and blood. Plays Phillip Brent, who lives out of the country with his wife Flavia to avoid paying taxes and is on a secret visit in Nothing's On.
BELINDA BLAIR - Cheerful and sensible, a reliable actress. Plays Flavia, Philip Brent's wife, who is dependable, though not one for household duties in Nothing's On.
TIM ALLGOOD - An over-worked Stage Manager. (Aren’t they all?)
SELSDON MOWBRAY - Elderly and with actorly mannerisms. Plays Selsdon, a burglar and an old man in his seventies, breaking into the Brents' house in Nothing's On.
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