Upcoming Auditions
Join the City Park Players family – come and audition for a show! All CPP auditions are open to everyone – both experienced actors and first-timers! We love to meet new people in our community, and we’d love for you to join us!
Anyone interested in working backstage (set construction, set painting, stage crew) is also invited to attend an audition – we’d love to chat!
Jeeves Takes a Bow
Adapted by Margaret Raether
AUDITIONS: Nov 16 – 10am and Nov 18 – 6pm
PERFORMANCE DATES: Jan 30-Feb 9
Comedy – What ho! Bertie Wooster inflicts his charming ineptitude on America when he adventures across the pond armed only with his handsome fortune, talent for trouble, and his remarkable manservant Jeeves. But when a childhood friend gets Bertie mixed up with a vengeful thug named “Knuckles” McCann, he ends up mistakenly engaged to the meddling Vivienne Duckworth. Even the illustrious Jeeves may not be up to the task… Directed by Jill Dupont. Run time: 120 minutes.
Cast needed: 2 W, 4 M
Characters:
Bertie Wooster – Our hapless hero, embarked on an American adventure armed only with his handsome fortune, his talent for trouble, and Jeeves
Jeeves – Bertie’s valet, and in Bertie’s words, “one of the wonders of the world”
Nigel Bingham-Binkersteth (“Binky”) – Bertie’s stagestruck, lovestruck chum, also residing in NY these days despite being intended for diplomatic service in Washington
Ruby Leroy – An ambitious young actress and the object of Binky’s desire
“Knuckles” McCann – A tough guy of dubious reputation who has taken an active paternal interest in Miss LeRoy’s career. At least, she’s been heard to address him as “Daddy”
Vivienne Duckworth – A bespectacled, serious-minded Englishwoman on her first visit to the States. She is all too well acquainted with Berte and Binky and has a low opinion of both.
Location: Kress Theater, 1102 Third St, Alexandria
Questions? Email us at cityparkplayers@gmail.com
CPP Audition FAQs
Where are auditions?
Auditions will be held in the lobby of Kress Theatre – at 1102 Third St, downtown Alexandria.
How should I prepare?
All CPP auditions are cold read auditions, which are auditions where you come in with nothing memorized; you will receive the material on arrival at your audition.
Do a little research of the show to become familiar with the characters, time period, and story.
Be punctual and adaptable!
How does an audition work?
When you arrive, you’ll be asked to complete an audition form. The show director will assign parts to everyone and you’ll read through excerpts together. The director will most likely ask you to read more than one part.
How long will it last?
About 1 hour.
When will the cast list be finalized?
Within 2 weeks of the audition date.
How much does it cost to be in a show?
Nothing! CPP is a community theatre and we don’t charge a production fee for cast and crew.
How can I become more involved with CPP?
From Board membership to front of house, we’re always searching for people who are interested in taking an active role with CPP. Send an email to cityparkplayers@gmail.com and let us know how you want to help. We’ll be in touch!
