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CALLING WOULD-BE ACTORS
Have you ever had a yen to "tread the
boards"!! Well, don't be shy ---- come on down
and audition.
 The Francis Wilson Playhouse holds open auditions for all of
its productions. Audition notices are printed in the St.
Pete Times Weekender as well as a number of local
"community" newspapers. In addition, the theatre
sends post cards for each audition. This is done
approximately 10 days prior to auditions.
Age or
ability is no problem, but desire is. So watch for our
audition notices. If you would like to be placed on our
"Actors" list to receive post card notifications,
click on the following link and submit information or call the Box Office at (727) 446-1360. We'll put you in
the computer and get you started. Be added to
our Actor's database
and receive audition notifications (click here)
We continuously update our
data bases. If you are an actor who has had a change of
address or phone number, please contact our Box Office
and correct your information. If your audition card is
returned as undeliverable your info is deleted.
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Audition Schedule
2008 – 2009 Season
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July 13th and 14th |
Director: James Grenelle |
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“High Society” |
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Sept.
4 – Sept. 14, 2008 |
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Needed: |
4
Principal Women (25-60) |
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1 Girl
(13-16) |
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4
Principal Men (late 20’s-60’s) |
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Ensemble 4 Men and 4 Women (20’s-30’s) |
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Synopsis: Cole Porter’s songs give this show the style every High Society
wedding dreams of having. Two reporters who want to scrape up a “scandal”,
and ex-husband, a mischievous sister, and a yacht named “True Love” all
figure in this lilting, song and laugh filled extravaganza. |
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Aug
10th and 11th |
Director: Nonie White |
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“Visiting Mr. Green” |
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Oct. 2
– Oct. 12, 2008 |
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Needed: |
1 Man
(able to play) late 20’s early 30’s |
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1 Man
(able to play) 70’s to early 80’s |
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Synopsis: Crusty old Jewish
widower clashes with rebellious young yuppie. Here is the oddest pair of
characters to ever touch your heartstrings, make you laugh and see how good
your life really is. Reclusive, bitter Mr. Green has a lesson or two for
young “I’m too busy for this”” Ross and vice-versa. |
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Aug
17th and 18th |
Director: Jason Fortner |
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“The Full Monty” |
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Oct.
30 - Nov. 9, 2008 |
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Needed: |
8
Principal Men (25-40) Some Soloists |
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1 Male
Teenager (12-15) |
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1 Male
Stripper Dancer (20-35) |
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3 Men
(30-55) |
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6
Women (25-40) |
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6
Women (25-40) |
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1
Women (60-70) |
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1
Women 55+ Plays Piano and Soloist |
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Synopsis: This show is for adults with a playful turn of humor. Dynamic
music and dance fill this meaningful story of what six desperate men dare to
do to overcome their no-win lives and help Jerry keep custody of his son.
The hilarious scheme forces them to triumph over their fears, their nerves
and their clothes. |
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Sept 21st and 24th
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Director: Mary Fitzpatrick |
Production Dates: |
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“Any Wednesday” |
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Dec. 4
– Dec. 14, 2008 |
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Needed: |
4 Men
(30’s-40’s) |
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3
Women (20’s-70’s) |
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Synopsis: It’s the first Thanksgiving after Dad
passed away; but Mon’s got a new boyfriend…will the holiday be sad,
nostalgic, angry” Not if Dad’s ghost can help it! This is a funny, healing
comedy for the entire family. It’s the story of a man who loved his family
so much, he almost told them. |
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Nov
9th and 10th
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Director:
James Grenelle |
Production Dates: |
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“A
Grand Night
For Singing” |
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Jan. 8
– Jan. 18, 2009 |
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Needed: |
2 Men
(20’s-30’s) |
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3
Women (20’s-30’s) |
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All
must be strong singers |
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Very
little dancing required |
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Synopsis: Glitz! Glamour! The best of Rodgers & Hammerstein in the grandest
possible manner! The most lyrical, singable and comical of R&H combined to
give you a night of romance and fun. Just say…King & I, South Pacific,
Oklahoma, Flower Drum Song, State Fair, Cinderella! |
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Feb
15th and 16th |
Director: Pat Clark |
Production Dates: |
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“The Kitchen Witches” |
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Feb.
12 – Feb. 22, 2009 |
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Needed: |
2 Men
1 – 25-35 1 – 45-60 |
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2
Women 1 – 25-35 1 – 45-60 |
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Synopsis: See love’s laughable complications when a powerful executive, his
mistress, a hopeful business associate, and the “wife” are all mixed up
together by the executive’s new secretary. Just who loves who and how
hysterically funny the situation can be is why this show is always a hit.
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Jan
11th and 12th |
Director: Murray Mintz |
Production Dates: |
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“Something’s Afoot” |
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Mar.
12 – Mar. 22, 2009 |
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Needed: |
4
Women (16-60) 3 – mezzo 1 - soprano |
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6 Men
(16-60) 3 – tenors 3 – baritone |
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Those
auditioning should be prepared to read and sing something from a Broadway
show. Actors should bring their own music; an accompanist will be provided. |
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Synopsis: A merry musical mystery featuring 10 “victims” stranded in an
isolated mansion during a thunderstorm; deaths mount up but suspicious
behavior is being carefully watched by the elderly Miss Tweed. Will she
solve this ridiculously funny and satirical mystery before we can guess,
“Who done it?” |
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Feb
15th and 16th |
Director: Ray Kenney |
Production Dates: |
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“The Kitchen Witches” |
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Apr.
16 – Apr. 26, 2009 |
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Needed: |
2
Women (40’s-60’s) |
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1 Man
(20’s-30’s) |
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Synopsis: Think Lucy & Ethel; think Paula Deen meets the Great Chefs of
Europe; think laughter and light-hearted fun. Two competing T.V. chefs have
battled it out since Dolly married Isobel’s boyfriend, combining their shows
could be the best or the worst decision the cable station ever made.
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All auditions start at 7:00 p.m.
on the Sunday and Monday nights at the theater with the exception of September
24th which is a Wednesday night.

Auditions:
auditions@franciswilsonplayhouse.org
Website issues:
webmistress@franciswilsonplayhouse.org
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