*****PLEASE NOTE: It is the mission of Out of the Box to cast actors outside the restrictions of age, primarily over the age of 50 when possible.
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Audition & Rehearsal Information, Script & SidesSTEP ONE:
Read information about the play. Then scroll down. STEP TWO: Fill out the audition form Then scroll down. STEP THREE: Schedule your audition at the bottom of this page. Please bring your resume and head shot to the audition. This production will be presented live on-stage under the Actors’ Equity Showcase Code (pending approval). Round-trip subway fare to rehearsals and performances will be reimbursed; possible stipend TBD.
The production will be directed by David Edwards. |
*****PLEASE NOTE: It is the mission of Out of the Box to cast actors outside the restrictions of age, primarily over the age of 50 when possible. Out of the Box Theatre Company embraces diversity and nontraditional casting. Actors of color are strongly encouraged to audition for all roles. Casting for this production will be gender blind and color blind.
Auditions will be in person at the Bernie Wohl Center at
Goddard Riverside Community Center, 647 Columbus Ave. (bet. 91st and 92nd Sts.), NYC.:
Thursday, 4/18 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Friday, 4/19 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Saturday 4/20 from 2pm to 6pm.
Call Backs Will Be On Zoom
Rehearsals:
Rehearsals will be in-person (locations TBA).
Performance Dates & Times
Tues., Thurs. – Sat. • June 18, 20–22 at 7:30pm | Sat. & Sun. • June 22 – 23 at 3pm
Performances will take place at the Bernie Wohl Center at
Goddard Riverside Community Center, 647 Columbus Ave. (bet. 91st and 92nd Sts.), NYC.
Goddard Riverside Community Center, 647 Columbus Ave. (bet. 91st and 92nd Sts.), NYC.:
Thursday, 4/18 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Friday, 4/19 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Saturday 4/20 from 2pm to 6pm.
Call Backs Will Be On Zoom
Rehearsals:
Rehearsals will be in-person (locations TBA).
Performance Dates & Times
Tues., Thurs. – Sat. • June 18, 20–22 at 7:30pm | Sat. & Sun. • June 22 – 23 at 3pm
Performances will take place at the Bernie Wohl Center at
Goddard Riverside Community Center, 647 Columbus Ave. (bet. 91st and 92nd Sts.), NYC.
CHARACTERS
THE BUTTER AND EGG MAN by George S. Kaufman
Casting breakdown:
Note: Despite the age descriptions of characters in script, we are hoping to cast ALL characters with actors over age 50 in accordance with our mission statement.
Casting will be color blind. Looking for actors who understand the style of 1920s style New York “Damon Runyon-eske” characters with great comedic sense.
PETER JONES: (lead) in the original production described as a boy of 21 or so, so he should exude an air of innocence, likable, simple, naive
JOE LEHMAN: (lead) driven, energetic would-be Broadway producer, fast talking, gruff, cigar chomping
JACK McCLURE: (large supporting role) Lehman’s partner, only a little less brash
FANNY LEHMAN: (large supporting role) Joe’s wise cracking wife, former burlesque/vaudeville performer
JANE WESTON: (lead) becomes Peter’s romantic interest, should project youthful spirit, honest & sincere
MARY MARTIN: (large supporting role) (we will change the name of this character—the play was written before the real Mary Martin appeared on the scene): slightly over-the-hill Broadway actress, self important
BERNIE SAMPSON: (supporting) know-it-all phony would-be Broadway sophisticate
PEGGY MARLOWE: (one scene, supporting) wise-cracking chorus girl
KITTY HUMPHREYS: (one scene, supporting) attractive, flirtatious switchboard operator
The following roles will be doubled. (Large supporting) Both are a great opportunity to show versatility. Seeking actors who can make each role a distinctly different character:
Casting breakdown:
Note: Despite the age descriptions of characters in script, we are hoping to cast ALL characters with actors over age 50 in accordance with our mission statement.
Casting will be color blind. Looking for actors who understand the style of 1920s style New York “Damon Runyon-eske” characters with great comedic sense.
PETER JONES: (lead) in the original production described as a boy of 21 or so, so he should exude an air of innocence, likable, simple, naive
JOE LEHMAN: (lead) driven, energetic would-be Broadway producer, fast talking, gruff, cigar chomping
JACK McCLURE: (large supporting role) Lehman’s partner, only a little less brash
FANNY LEHMAN: (large supporting role) Joe’s wise cracking wife, former burlesque/vaudeville performer
JANE WESTON: (lead) becomes Peter’s romantic interest, should project youthful spirit, honest & sincere
MARY MARTIN: (large supporting role) (we will change the name of this character—the play was written before the real Mary Martin appeared on the scene): slightly over-the-hill Broadway actress, self important
BERNIE SAMPSON: (supporting) know-it-all phony would-be Broadway sophisticate
PEGGY MARLOWE: (one scene, supporting) wise-cracking chorus girl
KITTY HUMPHREYS: (one scene, supporting) attractive, flirtatious switchboard operator
The following roles will be doubled. (Large supporting) Both are a great opportunity to show versatility. Seeking actors who can make each role a distinctly different character:
- OSCAR FRITCHIE/HOTEL WAITER: Fritchie is an affable naive hotel manager who is enamored by the theatre. Waiter is an opinionated, wise-cracking hotel waiter
- CECIL BENHAM/A.J.PATTERSON: Benham is a British theatre director, offended by the manner of the coarse Broadway types. Patterson is a matter of fact lawyer, formidable, no nonsense
PLAY & SIDES
THE BUTTER & EGG MAN by George S. Kaufman
Please note that we will be performing this version of The Butter & Egg Man
Please note that we will be performing this version of The Butter & Egg Man
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Peter/Mary Martin
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Joe Lehman/Jack McClure
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Benham/Patterson 1
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Benham/Patterson 2
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Oscar Fritchie
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Jane/Peter
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Kitty/Peggy
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Please Note! If audition slots are filled, please email Halina Malinowski (click on Halina's name for an email) to be added to the waiting list. Halina will respond to you should openings become available.
If you can't make the audition times, you can opt to make a self-tape (although we recommend in person). If you choose to make a self-tape, please upload the video to YouTube or Vimeo and send the link to Halina Malinowski and we will reach out to you if we need more information from you.
*****PLEASE NOTE: It is the mission of Out of the Box to cast actors outside the restrictions of age, primarily over the age of 50 when possible.