LowellArts Theatre Auditions
Playbytes by Playwrights: No Idea Is a Bad Idea
Upcoming Auditions
Playbytes by Playwrights:
No Idea Is a Bad Idea
Director: Zack Conrad
Stage Manager: Pyper Gordon
PERFORMANCE DATES:
October 18, 19, 20 & 25, 26, 27
AUDITION DATES & LOCATION:
August 19 at 7:00pm or August 20 at 7:00pm
LowellArts 2nd Floor Studio - 223 W Main St
WHAT TO PREPARE:
No preparation necessary. Actors will cold-read scenes from the scripts.
ABOUT THE PLAY:
Every idea is on the table – brainstorm sessions, successes, and follies. LowellArts’ biennial Playbytes by Playwrights is a 10-minute play competition featuring original works that have been juried and selected to be performed.
ROLES:
Actors with diverse backgrounds, abilities, and identities are welcome to audition. LowellArts Theatre is accepting of all people, and strives to create a positive and welcoming environment for everyone.
Amusing Willie by Donald Loftus
Shakespeare gets humiliated into writing timeless classics.
WILLIE: M, 40+
CALLIOPE: F, 40+
THALIA: F, 40+
ERATO: F, 40+
Better Than, I Do by Sophie Goldstein
Suspicions of cheating take a difficult, painful turn.
SAM: Any, late 30's
RICKI: Any, late 30's
LEE: Any, late 30's
Far From the Tree by Pete Mergel
A son tries to convince his father to give him his blessing on the future he sees for himself.
LEO: M, 50's
MICHAEL: M, 20's
Just an Idea by Dan Borengasser
A couple coach each other and themselves on emotional maturity.
EMMA: F, 20's
JASON: M, 20's
Meet at the Restaurant by Brandon Hicks
Is it a meet-cute? Is it the start of a crime spree? No one, especially not the characters themselves, knows.
LADY: F, 30's-40s
MAN: M, any age
Second Skin by Yu-Li Alice Shen
Growing up and getting tattoos can both be daunting. Both are easier with good friends.
MAY: F/NB, 25-35
STELLA: F/NB, 25-35
KERRY: F/NB, 25-35
Speed Dating by Curt Strickland
A widow and a widower hit it off over their unique senses of humor.
JESSE: M, 60's
SARA: F, 60's
The Appointment by Bruce Deveau
If you thought you had attachment issues before, just wait until your dentist muscles in on your therapist.
MRS. D'ANGELO: F, 30-60
DR. DAVIS: M, 40-70
DR. FAYNSILBERG: F, 40-60
Why Women Live Longer Than Men by Marjorie Williamson
Three retired best friends concoct a plan to solve all their problems. An unwitting husband may also be volunteered for hijinks.
FRANKIE: F, 70+
CHARLENE: F, 70+
PEG: F, 70+
If accommodations are needed in order to have a successful and comfortable audition, please contact theatre@lowellartsmi.org in advance to discuss.
Tentative Schedule
Rehearsals are tentatively planned for Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings, beginning the week of August 27.
Audition FAQS
What should I wear to the audition?
Wear something presentable and comfortable. You should be able to move comfortably in your clothes, though athletic wear is not necessary. Show us your sense of style but be sure to look neat and clean.
Are there backstage opportunities?
Most often, yes! If you'd like to get involved backstage, please contact LowellArts (theatre@lowellartsmi.org).
Audition Tips
It’s okay to be nervous! Just about everyone is nervous. Do your best to smile and have a good time. Take a deep breath and slow yourself down - trying to rush through the words will often lead to mistakes!
Research. Find out what you can about the play and the characters. Read a summary of the play before the audition.
Be on time. We want to know that you’re punctual and reliable. A good rule to live by: if you’re 5 minutes early, you’re on time. If you’re “on time,” you’re late.
Be kind to everyone and smile. Remember that your audition is like an interview, and it begins the moment you walk in the door.
Be prepared. If you are asked to present a monologue, prepare your piece well. Memorize your selection and practice it many times.