AUDITION NOTICE: PREPARATION EXPECTATIONS

To all actors auditioning for upcoming productions with The Studio Players: 

We kindly request that you thoroughly research the show and your desired character(s) prior to auditions. Familiarize yourself with the story, themes, and context of the production, as well as the specific motivations, background, and relationships of the character(s) you intend to portray. 

Why this matters

- It demonstrates your commitment to the craft and respect for the creative process. 

- It allows you to make informed, authentic choices during your audition. 

- It helps our directors see your potential alignment with the role. 

How to prepare

- Watch recordings of past productions (if accessible). 

- Explore the show’s historical/social context or source material. 

- Develop a clear understanding of your character’s journey. 

We’re excited to see your talent and dedication!

Break a leg! 

The Studio Players 

DIRECTED BY PAULA KEENAN
paulakbsp@gmail.com

"A saucy farce!" "Laugh out loud!" The New York Times

Show runs from January 9th - January 25th

Rehearsals begin in late October

Cast of Characters 3 Men, 3 Women age 25-40

BEAU - PERHAPS THE BEST-LOOKING MAN IN BRITAIN

SYLVIA - A LOVELY AND RASH ROMANTIC

MARJORIE - 8 MONTHS PREGNANT, PRAGMATIC, AND A TAD SPICY

CLARKE - A DISTINGUISHED GENT WITH A LOVER’S SPIRIT

DIERDRE - AN AWFULLY PRETTY, SOMETIMES WISE, NINCOMPOOP

RICHARD - A MURDEROUS, YET GENTLE SOUL.

SYLVIA AND BEAU FIND THEMSELVES IN A ENGLISH COUNTRYSIDE COTTAGE FOR THEIR YEARLY RENDEZVOUS, AND SYLVIA KNOWS THIS TIME IT WILL BE THE BEGINNING OF THEIR NEW LIFE TOGETHER. BUT WHEN BEAU DEMURS ON A SHARED FUTURE, AND THEIR SPONSES ARRIVE AT THE COTTAGE, SHE REALIZES THAT THIS HOME-AWAY-FROM-HOME IS REFUGE FOR DETERMINING A NEW PATH FOWARD. WITH A TIP OF THE HAT TO NOEL COWARD AND SEX COMEDIES OF THE PAST, THE COTTAGE OFFERS A PERFECT SHOWCASE FOR SIX ACTORS WITH ENDLESS LAUGHS, HILARIOUS TWISTS, DARLING PHSICAL COMEDY, AND HAPPY ENDING FOR LOVERS EVERWHERE.