AUDITIONS: Magenta Announces Auditions for Last Two Shows of the Season

Magenta Theater will hold auditions for the final two shows of 2012, June 26, 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Actors may audition for one or both of the plays.

"Something to Hide" 

by Leslie Sands
Directed by Jaynie Roberts
Set in the late 1950s, England

"Something to Hide" is set in a small English village in the part-time home of the successful novelist Howard Holt and his wife and publisher, Karen. When Karen arrives unexpectedly late one night, she inadvertently runs over Howard’s mistress with her car, and kills her. Howard and Karen agree to dispose of the body and from this point on, the true relationship between husband and wife begins to emerge as they cross and double-cross each other at every turn. The arrival of a detective, called to investigate seemingly unrelated matters, slowly tightens the net around the couple, and when the true outcome of Howard’s mistress is discovered by a surprise denouement, their own fates are finally sealed.

All parts are available. Ages are provided as a guideline. Actors should be able to portray these ages.

Roles:

• Howard Holt (the husband, 30+)
• Julie (the young mistress, 20s)
• Karen Holt (the wife, 40+)
• Inspector Davies (middle-aged man)
• Mr. Purdie (older man/car mechanic)
• Stella (maid of any age)
• Miss Cunningham (tweedy, middle aged woman)

Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. No monologues are required. Headshot is MANDATORY (non-professional is fine). Theater resume preferred but not required. Bring personal calendar with you to auditions so you can alert director IN ADVANCE about any schedule conflicts. This is a compacted rehearsal schedule and every rehearsal will be important. English accents will be required. Contact director at director@magentatheater.com for questions about AUDITIONS. As this is a community theater production, actors are not paid.

Optional accents classes will be provided through Magenta Theater Academy on August 14 & 28, 6:30-9 p.m. Details will be posted on the Magenta Theater Academy page of website.

Rehearsals:
No weekend rehearsals in August. All rehearsals 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Mondays, August 13, 20, 27
Wednesdays, August 15, 22, 29
Thursdays, August 16, 23, 30

Wednesday, September 5, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Thursday, September 6, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Saturday, September 8, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Saturday, September 15, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Monday, September 17, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Wednesday, September 19, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Thursday, September 20, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Saturday, September 22, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Monday, September 24, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Tuesday, September 25, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Saturday, September 29, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Monday, October 1, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. DRY TECH – No Actors
Thursday, October 4, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. WET TECH
Friday, October 5, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 6, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Mon-Thur October 8 - 11 Tech Week 6 - 9:30 p.m. every night
Refresher rehearsal Weds Oct 17, 6:30

Performances:
October 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26 evenings
October 20, 27 matinees

"Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!)"

written by Michael Carleton, James FitzGerald, and John K. Alvarez
Directed by Amanda Goff

Instead of performing Charles Dickens' beloved holiday classic for the umpteenth time, three actors decide to perform every Christmas story ever told -- plus Christmas traditions from around the world, seasonal icons from ancient times to topical pop-culture, and every carol ever sung. A madcap romp through the holiday season!

Roles:

• Michael
• John
• Jim

Rehearsal Schedule:
June 27
September 27, 28
October 4, 5, 9, 10, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 27, 29
November 1, 2, 5, 7, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29

Performances:
Nov 30th
Dec 1, 5, 6, 7, 8 (matinee & evening), 12, 13, 14, 1

For more information and details on how to prepare for auditions see the Magenta Theater website.