Ja'Duke Presents
"Noises Off" by Michael Frayn, directed by Kevin Tracy

Auditions on February 22nd and 24th (possible call back the 25th) at 7:00pm

Ja'Duke Center for the Performing Arts

110 Industrial Blvd
Turners Falls, MA
01376

Cast is 5 males and 4 females character breakdowns as follows:

(Note: All ages and 'looks' are approximate at best and can change subject to casting.)

Dotty Otley: Character Actress, 50's and a bit of a character. Established British actress has put up her own money to mount the tour of Nothing On, the play within the play. Plays Mrs. Clackett, the housekeeper in the play within the play. Cockney accent as Mrs. Clackett; middle-class accent as Dotty.

Lloyd Dallas: The director of Nothing On - 30's-50's. Having affairs with two women at once, both of them in Nothing On. Pretends to be upper class, but is not. Aging, but still tremendously appealing . Standard British accent. Tries to be patient, but the actors drive him nuts.

Gary LeJeune: Young supporting actor - 30's - pleasant looking but not handsome and never able to complete a thought. Dotty’s love interest. Plays Roger Tramplemain, a high-powered real-estate agent in Nothing On. As Roger he is a bit of a pretender, confident about real estate, insecure and a bit awkward with women. Acts as if he owns the Brent’s home to impress Vicki.

Brooke Ashton: Typical ingénue - 20's. All body, no brain, in short a bit of an airhead. Self-absorbed and hastrouble focusing on and getting what people are saying. Pretty face - must be well put-together as she prances around in undergarments for more than half of the show. Great legs would be an asset! Works for Inland Revenue (the British equivalent of the IRS). May look and dress a bit flashy and trashy. Plays Vicki in play within play the sexual object for Roger Tramplemain. (Note: Actresses be warned, you will be wearing lingerie for a large part of your performance!)

Poppy Norton-Taylor: Assistant Stage Manager of Nothing On. Pleasant looking, but not a beauty, dresses conservatively, a bit nervous and self-effacing, eager to please. Had and affair with and is pregnant by Lloyd Dallas. Standard British Accent, a bit soft-spoken.

Frederick Bellowes: Leading man - late 30's- mid-forties 40's. Very handsome in a conventional and old-fashioned way. Plays Philip Brent, the owner of the Posset Mill, in Nothing On. Standard British Accent as Frederick, more upper class as Philip. Good build. Should look like he was made to wear fine clothes.

Belinda Blair: Leading Lady, handsome woman, rather than pretty - 30's. Tries to help people sort things out and understand each other. Plays Flavia, Philip’s wife, in Nothing On. Should also wear good clothes comfortably. Standard British Accent as Belinda, more upper class asFlavia.

Tim Allgood: The Company Stage Manager of Nothing On - 30's. Handles technical problems on stage and understudies several roles. Tries to be a good egg and keep everything running smoothly. Young character man, medium build. Standard British accent, pleasant looking, but not handsome.

Selsdon: Older character man – 50’s-70’s A reformed alcoholic (or is he?) who gives everyone a turn. Hard of hearing (or is he?) but always turns up in the nick of time. Plays the burglar in Nothing On. Has a middle class British accent as Selsdon, and a Cockney accent as the burglar. Plays Vicki’s father in Nothing On

The audition will consist of several readings in small and larger groups. Scripts provided at rehearsal. If you wish to order your own you can do so here. You will not be reimbursed for this purchase. Wear comfortable clothing and be ready to pratfall!

For questions contact Kevin Tracy at kevinrt@kevinrt.com.