Audition for Noises Off!
Announcing auditions for: NOISES OFF!
Directed by: Ira David Wood IV
Audition Dates:
Wed & Thurs. June. 21st & 22nd: 7 - 9pm
Note, this is an open call. Registration will begin at 6:30PM with auditions at 7PM.
Auditions will take place at:
Theatre In The Park-107 Pullen Rd, Raleigh, NC
About the Play
Noises Off!
By: Michael Frayn
August 10-12, 17-19 AT 7:30 PM | August 13 & 20 AT 3:00 PM
Michael Frayn's Noises Off takes a fond look at the follies of theatre folk, whose susceptibility to out-of-control egos, memory loss, and passionate affairs turn every performance into a high-risk adventure. This play-within-a-play captures a touring theatre troupe’s production of Nothing On in three stages: dress rehearsal, the opening performance, and a performance towards the end of a debilitating run. Frayne gives us a window into the inner workings of theatre behind the scenes, progressing from flubbed lines and missed cues in the dress rehearsal to mounting friction between cast members in the final performance. Brimming with slapstick comedy, Noises Off is a delightful backstage farce, complete with slamming doors, falling trousers, and -- of course -- flying sardines!
What to Prepare
Please prepare a 1-2 minute comedic monologue.
Note, this is an open call. Registration will begin at 6:30PM with auditions at 7PM.
Character Breakdown
In reference to the character descriptions below – The characters in this show are on the binary and written with he/him or she/her pronouns as you will see in the following descriptions. However, we seek to be as inclusive as possible and ask gender non-conforming, genderqueer, transgender and non-binary actors to list on the audition form the roles they most identify with.
LLOYD DALLAS: The director of Nothing On.
DOTTY OTLEY: A late-middle-aged actress. Very forgetful, but mostly good-natured. Plays Mrs. Clackett in Nothing On, the housekeeper for the Brents' home in England.
GARRY LEJEUNE: Plays the role of Roger Tramplemain in Nothing On. Often leaves thoughts dangling and doesn’t finish his sentences, instead ending them with, "you know”.
BROOKE ASHTON: Plays the role of Vicki in Nothing On. A young, inexperienced actress, often lost in their own world. Spends much of the play in her undergarments.
FREDERICK FELLOWES: Plays the roles of Philip Brent and the Sheikh in Nothing On. Insecure, overthinking American actor. Has a serious aversion to violence and gets nosebleeds at the mere thought of it.
BELINDA BLAIR: Plays the role of Flavia Brent in Nothing On. Cheerful, sensible, and reliable American actor.
SELSDON MOWBRAY: Plays the role of a Burglar in Nothing On. An elderly, alcoholic classical actor who hides his bottles onstage. If he is not in sight while rehearsing, the stage crew must find him before he passes out. Is hard of hearing.
TIM ALLGOOD: Overworked American stage manager, carpenter, and anything else that needs to be done for the touring production of Nothing On.
POPPY NORTON-TAYLOR: The assistant stage manager. Poppy is frequently put-upon and frustrated.
Performance Dates
Production dates:
Thurs - Sat. August. 10-12 & 17-19 @7:30pm and Sun. August. 13 & 20th @3pm
