Eclipse Theatre Company is holding open auditions for "One Slight Hitch" by Lewis Black and directed by Michael Day.
Auditions take place on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at 1:00 PM and on Sunday, October 31, 2021 at 10:00 AM, with a potential callback on October 31 at 7:00 PM. The show runs January 28, 2022 through February 13, 2022 at 7:30 PM on Thursday, Fridays, and Saturdays, and 2:00 PM on Sundays.
Casting will be done without regard to race or ethnicity.
Early auditions will be held at the discretion of the director; requests must be sent to
eclipse.hitch.director@gmail.com no later than 6 pm EDT on Friday, October 15.
Complete this form prior to your audition.
Non Union, non paid.
Please note:
o If you have a resume &/or head shot, email them to
info@eclipsecolumbus.como Auditions will consist of prepared 3-4 minute monologues; memorization is not necessary, but preparation is. If time permits, we will also do cold readings from the script.
o Auditions are located at Eclipse Theatre Company; 915 Schrock Road, 43229
A Note from Director Michael Day:
A wise person once said “Comedy (and especially farce) is believable people in unbelievable circumstances”. I strongly believe in developing believable characters through table work, where we develop back stories, relationships, and current circumstances to inform our work. I operate in a collaborative mode, and welcome, and expect, each actor to bring their feelings, ideas, and creativity into the process. Rehearsals are our time to play, to see what works, and what doesn’t. I count on my actors to tell ME who their characters are. And although, as director, I reserve the right to final say, I always strive to fit the actors’ ideas into the truth of the script.
About the play: It’s Courtney’s wedding day, and her mom, Delia, is making sure that everything is perfect. The groom is perfect, the dress is perfect, and the decorations (assuming they arrive) will be perfect. Then, like in any good farce the doorbell rings. And all hell breaks loose. So much for perfect. (Courtesy Dramatists Play Service)
Characters:
Doc Coleman – (Plays 50s) The father. A general practitioner. A charming, eccentric conservative. Usually straight-up. Tries his best to keep everything positive, but is easily distracted.
Delia Coleman – (Plays 50s) The mother. In a constant state of panic. Wants the perfect wedding for her daughter, that she never had.
Ryan – (Plays early 30s). Until seven months ago, he had lived with Courtney for two and a half years. Bohemian.
P.B. – (Plays 16) Sixteen-year-old daughter. Loosest in the family.
Melanie – (Plays 20s) Twenty-something daughter. Nurse. Attractive and psychotic.
Courtney – (Plays late 20s – early 30s) Freelance writer. Has just published her first novel which was almost successful.
Harper – (Plays early 30s) Logical and wealthy. Engaged to Courtney.
