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Audition Notice — The Exes

Old Academy Players

Post Date: Aug 26, 2024

Audition Notice — The Exes

Old Academy Players [3544 Indian Queen Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19129; 215-843-1109; https://oldacademyplayers.org/] is pleased to announce the audition date for its 2025 production of The Exes written by Lenore Skomal. The Old Academy Players production will be directed by Norman Burnosky.

Auditions:

Old Academy Players welcomes new talent! Please note: Old Academy Players is a non-profit community theater. All roles are performed on a volunteer basis. If you are auditioning for a show, please complete our Audition Form [https://oldacademyplayers.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/OAP-Forms-for-web_Audition-Form.pdf] in advance of the audition.

Audition Date & Time: Saturday, September 21st at 10:00AM.

All roles are non-union, non-paying.

Location of Auditions: Old Academy Players located at 3544 Indian Queen Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19129. There is free parking onsite, located behind the theater.

Audition Requirements:

• Bring an up-to-date headshot. (A selfie will do; the photo will not be returned).

• Bring your completed audition form [https://oldacademyplayers.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/OAP-Forms-for-web_Audition-Form.pdf]

• Please prepare a 1–2 minute comedic monologue. You may be also asked to read from the script.

2025 Performance Dates:

• Wednesday, January 8th at 7:30 pm (Club Night, preview performance

• Fridays and Saturdays, January 10th, 11th, 17th, 18th, 24th, 25th, at 8:00 pm

• Sundays, January 19th, 26th at 2:00 pm

• *Additional performances may be added.

Rehearsal Dates & Cast Requirements:

• Rehearsals will generally be held on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, with additional rehearsals scheduled as we approach Opening Night.

• Cast members will be required to attend the Club Night Performance of the The Rainbow Holiday, which will be held on Wednesday, October 30th.

• If cast, you will also be required to assist with Set Build on 11/24 and 11/25 and set breakdown on Sunday, January 26th.

• Cast members will be required to assist with Hospitality one night during the run of The Rainbow Holiday.

• Please refer to the OAP Calendar [https://oldacademyplayers.org/calendar/] for the full schedule.

• *Additional rehearsals may be added as needed

Play Synopsis and Roles:

It’s self-made millionaire Richard Killingworth’s daughter’s big day. The last person he wants to see is his estranged wife, Mavis, the woman who put the “ex” in “exes.” Celebrating with his best friend Dick, who happens to be Mavis’ first husband, Richard’s life is turned upside down when the Queen of Chaos drops, unannounced, with her new fiancée in tow. Throw in a sharp-tongued butler, a champagne-soaked bridezilla and a snarky stepson, and you have the perfect storm of pandemonium, in this comedy with a heart, reminding us why marriage and divorce make for the strangest of bedfellows.

All roles are non-union, non-paying.

• Richard Killingworth (m) 62–65. Distinguished, narcissistic, self-made billionaire.

• Dick Wright (m) 55. Charismatic, loyal, energetic middle-aged metrosexual with a quick wit.

• Mavis Killingworth (f) 50. Determined yet charming divorcee, a real head-turner, not afraid to take off her kid gloves to go a few rounds.

• Victoria Killingworth (f) 35. Aging society-debutante-with-an-edge turned Bridezilla who tosses aside etiquette to get her way.

• Garrett Wright (m) 25. College senior two times over, funny, bro with heart and penchant for telling it like it is.

• Marcel Nistlerood (m) 30–40. Darling of an imp of a man with a quirky personality and incomprehensible enjoyment of life. (Danish accent required)

• Prim (m) 70s. British born and bred, runs the household with dry wit and a fastidious attention to protocol. (British accent required)

* Contact: Norman Burnosky via email at [email protected]

The Old Academy Players has provided continuous community theater entertainment since 1923 and is a non-profit community theater in East Falls neighborhood of Philadelphia. Constructed in 1819, the Old Academy building has been the OAP home since 1932. Old Academy Players is a member of the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance. Most notable alumni include Tony Award-nominated actor Robert Prosky and Hollywood icon, Grace Kelly. Support is provided by the "Philadelphia Cultural Fund".

How To Apply

Audition Requirements:

• Bring an up-to-date headshot. (A selfie will do; the photo will not be returned).

• Bring your completed audition form [https://oldacademyplayers.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/OAP-Forms-for-web_Audition-Form.pdf]

• Please prepare a 1–2 minute comedic monologue. You may be also asked to read from the script.

2025 Performance Dates:

• Wednesday, January 8th at 7:30 pm (Club Night, preview performance

• Fridays and Saturdays, January 10th, 11th, 17th, 18th, 24th, 25th, at 8:00 pm

• Sundays, January 19th, 26th at 2:00 pm

• *Additional performances may be added.

Rehearsal Dates & Cast Requirements:

• Rehearsals will generally be held on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, with additional rehearsals scheduled as we approach Opening Night.

• Cast members will be required to attend the Club Night Performance of the The Rainbow Holiday, which will be held on Wednesday, October 30th.

• If cast, you will also be required to assist with Set Build on 11/24 and 11/25 and set breakdown on Sunday, January 26th.

• Cast members will be required to assist with Hospitality one night during the run of The Rainbow Holiday.

• Please refer to the OAP Calendar [https://oldacademyplayers.org/calendar/] for the full schedule.

• *Additional rehearsals may be added as needed

Salary

All roles are non-union, non-paying.
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