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!
Four Old Broads on the High Seas
By Leslie Kimbell
AUDITIONS: Mon, Jan 20 – 6pm AND Sat, Jan 25 at 10am
PERFORMANCE DATES: April 3-13
Comedy – Get ready to set sail with your favorite Old Broads. Yes… they’re back again and ready for a Sassy Senior’s cruise to the Bahamas. Beatrice is determined to have her pick of ALL the eligible men on the ship… but Maude, fresh from her win at The Miss Magnolia Senior Citizen Pageant, plans on being her biggest competition. Wedding bells are ringing for Sam and Imogene… maybe. And Eaddy… well… she just wants to know what all the fuss is about up on the topless sun deck. Throw in a murder mystery, a fabulous drag queen and a crazy costume party, and you’re in for a laugh-a-minute, side-splitting laugh-out-loud night of fun!
“These “four old broads” have been compared to “The Golden Girls” of this century, involving lots of mischief and naughtiness…every bit as funny as the first one.” – Roswell Daily Record
Cast needed: 5W, 6M + drag role
Characters:
Beatrice Shelton – 50-60s, Bawdy former burlesque dancer, she has a foul mouth, a dirtier mind, and a heart of gold. She clashes often with Eaddy, but they are still best friends.
Eaddy Mae Clayton – 50-60s, Desperately religious, she is a bit naive, a bit repressed, she is often appalled by Beatrice, but loves her anyway.
Maude Jenkins – 50-60s, Dingbat and wannabe beauty queen, she’s kind of ditzy, but in a lovable way.
Imogene Fletcher – 50-60s, Sassy and bold, she is probably the most grounded of the group, though this isn’t a high bar. Madly in love with and engaged to Sam.
Sam Smith – 50-60s, Former Elvis impersonator and reformed ladies’ man, he is engaged to Imogene.
Herbert – 50-60s, Slick and overly tanned villain who preys on lonely women.
Captain Sheldon Sterling – 50-60s, Dashing ship’s captain, charming and in charge.
Steven Dupree/Miss Tequila Mockingbird- Male, 20-49 y.o. Baggage porter by day, drag queen entertainer by night. (Please note: he is not necessarily a good drag queen.)
Jim Rockstone/Melvin Trickle – All ages, Bumbling ship’s detective
Horace Bumpus – 60-80s, Rickety and browbeaten husband of Edna
Edna Bumpus – 60-80s, Rickety and hard-of-hearing wife of Horace
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!
