| Sheridan Whiteside - Male, 40-60 |
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Famous radio personality who is confined to a wheelchair for six weeks after breaking his hip in a fall |
| Maggie Cutler - Female, 20s-40s |
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Whiteside's executive assistant |
| Mr. Earnest W. Stanley - Male, 40-60 |
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Homeowner and man of the house |
| Mrs. Stanley (Daisy) - Female, 40-60 |
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Lady of the house, always playing the hostess |
| Richard Stanley - Male, 18-25 |
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Son of Earnest & Daisy, photographer |
| June Stanley - Female, 18-25 |
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Daughter of Earnest & Daisy, wants to marry Sandy |
| Harriet Stanley - Female, 50’s |
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Sister of Earnest |
| Miss Preen - Female, 30s-40s |
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Whiteside’s frantic nurse |
| John - Male, 40s |
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Butler |
| Sarah - Female, 40s |
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Housekeeper |
| Mrs. Dexter - Female, 30s-40s |
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Society friend of Mrs. Stanley |
| Mrs. McCutcheon - Female, 30s-40s |
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Society friend of Mrs. Stanley |
| Dr. Bradley - Male, 50s |
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Whiteside’s attending doctor |
| Bert Jefferson - Male, 20s-40s |
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Playwright & Owner/Editor of the Mesalia Journal |
| Professor Metz - Male, 30s-40s |
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Entomologist, brings Whiteside a gift of roaches |
| Lorraine Sheldon - Female, 30s-40s |
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Beautiful and snobby actress |
| Sandy - Male, 20s |
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Labor Organizer in Mr. Stanley’s factory |
| Beverley Carlton - Male, 30s-50s |
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Charming English actor, musician, songwriter |
| Banjo - Male - 30s-50s |
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Famous Hollywood comedian, grown-up adolescent |
Also seeking:
Ensemble Men, 20's-40's, to play multiple smaller & non-speaking roles, including:
- Westcott (the head radioman)
- the Luncheon Guests (prisoners)
- Mr. Baker (guard)
- Expressman
- Radio Technicians
- Deputies (2)
- A plainclothesman
Auditions will be by cold reading from the script. |
Picture and resume are requested, but not required.
LVLT does NOT pay - We are an entirely volunteer organization!
Performance Dates Nov 4 - 20, 2011
Call 362-7996 for more information.
The Plot
Sheridan Whiteside, having dined at the home of the Stanleys, slips on their doorstep, breaking his hip. A tumultuous six weeks of confinement follow. The Stanley living room is monopolized by the irascible invalid; ex-convicts are invited to meals; and transatlantic calls bring a $784 phone bill. The arrival of strange gifts from his friends further destroys domestic tranquility. The laughs abound in this classic comedy just in time for the holidays.
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