AUDITIONS: BOEING-BOEING
Boeing-Boeing is a classic farce written by the French playwright Marc Camoletti and translated by Beverley Cross & Francis Evans. Set in the 1960s, American bachelor Bernard is enjoying life in his Parisian flat juggling three fiancées - attractive stewardesses all engaged to him without knowing about each other. Things get complicated when his old friend, Robert, comes to stay, and a faster Boeing jet foils Bernard’s carefully timed fiancée planning. Soon all three stewardesses are in the same apartment and catastrophe looms.
AUDITIONS
Auditions will be held on:
Saturday, March 17 from 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Sunday, March 18, from 6:00pm – 10:00pm
Callbacks will be held on Monday, March 18 from 7:00pm – 11:00pm
You will be informed by email if you are required for callbacks.
Advance appointments are not necessary. Actors only need to attend one day of auditions.
All auditions, and any necessary callbacks, will be held at the Morgan-Wixson Theatre.
Street parking available.
Venice Family Clinic’s parking lot is available on weekends and on weekdays after 6 p.m. Do not park at our neighbors AAMCO/Viking Motors or SGI or you will be towed.
PREPARE
Please prepare two contrasting songs (16-32 bars each) from standard musical theater repertoire. Do not sing a pop/rock song. You may only be asked to sing one song, so do the “best one” first. An accompanist will be provided; bring sheet music in the key you will be singing.
You may bring pre-recorded accompaniment on CD or iPhone/Android equivalent although we would prefer that you sing with the accompanist. Be prepared to dance at the initial audition.
PERFORMANCE DATES
May 05 - May 27
2018
Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm, and Sunday afternoons (matinees) at 2:00pm.
Please note that actors MUST be available for all performances. This is non-negotiable!
REHEARSALS
March 24 - May 04
2018
BRING
Picture, Resume and list of all conflicts for the rehearsal period.
All conflicts must be submitted prior to callbacks.
Sides available upon request and at audition.
CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS
Bernard
Male, 30-50
An American architect and lothario who resides in Paris. Bernard is the quintessential 1960’s playboy who is managing three love affairs at the same time. He is a charming, hustling, lovable rascal who has no idea just how in over his head he really is.
Must have strong comedic timing.
Physical comedy training a plus.
Berthe
Female, 30-70
Bernard's French Housekeeper. Berthe has honed her French existential brand of sarcasm to a T. She is the classic grumbling, rye, clever, and ever-complaining house maid who in the end knows how to play her cards right to get what she wants.
French accent required.
Must have strong comedic timing.
Physical comedy training a plus.
Robert
Male, 30–50
Bernard's old school chum from Wisconsin. Robert has lived a simple somewhat sheltered life in Wisconsin. He is sweet, unobtrusive, and shy but turns quickly nervous and clumsy when trying to help Bernard conceal his secrets when circumstances demand.
Must have strong comedic timing.
Physical comedy training a plus.
Gabriella
Female, 20-40
An Italian air hostess and fiancée to Bernard. Gabriella is in love with Bernard but her jealousy can run deep. She is sentimental, lusty, nurturing, and loving but when her jealousy is aroused her temper can flair in the most dramatic fashion.
Italian accent required.
Must have strong comedic timing.
Physical comedy training a plus.
Gloria
Female, 20-40
An American air hostess and fiancée to Bernard. Gloria is looking to settle down with the perfect man and Bernard fits the bill, which to her is pure bliss. She is chipper, friendly, and take-charge if not a little on the sensual opportunistic side.
Must have strong comedic timing.
Physical comedy training a plus.
Gretchen
Female, 20-40
A German air hostess and fiancée to Bernard. Gretchen yearns for extreme passion and has found the perfect fix in Bernard, or so she thinks. She is strong, dominating, and caring but can become quite thin-skinned particularly when her feelings of passion are conflicted.
German accent required.
Must have strong comedic timing.
Physical comedy training a plus.
Non-Equity, there is no pay.
Questions? Contact the director, Branda Lock at brandalock@gmail.com.