Unnecessary Farce
Auditions for Unnecessary Farce, a farce by Paul Slade Smith.
Directed by Chelsea Friesen and Marie-Claire Gould.
Performances at the Pumphouse Theatre, September 28 to October 6, 2018.
For more information (including character descriptions), or to book an audition, visit morpheustheatre.ca call 403.246.2999 or email audition@morpheustheatre.ca.
This is Eric and Billie’s chance. They have this one opportunity to prove they have what it takes to become full-fledged members of the police force. The hotel rooms are booked, the recording equipment is set up and functional. The informant has been prepped and the suspect is on his way. It’s all quite simple and straightforward. So naturally, it all goes catastrophically, ridiculously wrong.
This side-splittingly funny season opener will have you giggling and rooting for our two wannabe cops from the moment we meet them. They are surrounded by a colourful cast of characters including Karen, who can’t seem to keep her clothes on, Frank, a cowardly security officer, and sweet, kind Mayor Meekly, who just can’t seem to get his meeting started no matter what he does, or what door he tries.
This show is guaranteed to have you laughing out loud as we witness bumble after bumble, and bagpipes…did we already mention the bagpipes? Join us for this hilarious first show of our 2018-2019 season!
Open auditions for all roles will take place:
- Tuesday, June 19, 2018: 7:00 – 9:00pm
- Wednesday, June 20, 2018: 7:00 – 9:00pm
- Saturday, June 23, 2018: 1:00 – 4:00pm
Location: Morpheus Rehearsal Centre, Parkdale Community Centre (Lower Level, 3512 5th Ave. NW)
Callbacks, if required, will take place on Wednesday, June 27, 2018, from 7:00 to 10:00 pm.
Audition Requirements:
- A prepared comedic monologue to highlight your abilities (approximately two minutes).
- A cold read may be requested.
- Please bring your resume and headshot to the audition.
Not a traditional actor? That is okay, get in touch with us and we will find a way for you to showcase what you have to offer.
Rehearsals will take place from July 29 to September 27, 2018.
Rehearsals will be Sunday afternoons or evenings (TBD after casting is complete), Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Morpheus Theatre requires that auditioners come prepared to commit to the rehearsal and performance schedule.
