Walpole Footlighters Auditions
Auditions for Spreading It Around
by Londos D'Arrigo
February 12 & 13
The Walpole Footlighters will hold auditions for its Spring 2012 production, Spreading It Around, a new comedy by Londos D’Arrigo, on February 12 and 13. Spreading It Around is an upbeat comedy about a well-to-do widow living in a retirement community in Florida. When she grows tired of handing out money to her neglectful and unappreciative children, she and some of the other residents set up the "S.I.N. (Spending It Now) Foundation," an organization which gives to those really in need. When her greedy son and his shopaholic wife find out what she’s up to, they attempt to have her declared financially incompetent. Angela turns the tables and shows them just how competent she really is. This is a non-union production and there is no pay. The production will be directed by Peter McElhinney.
Characters:
Angie Drayton (female – must be able to play early 60s-70s) – kind, but strong willed
Martin Wheeler (male – must be able to play early 60s-70s) – curmudgeonly, but good hearted
Larry Drayton (male – 30s/40s) - Angie’s son, conniving, selfish
Traci Drayton (female – 30s/40s) Angie’s daughter-in-law, self-obsessed, extremely materialistic
Dr. Krapinsky – (male 40s or older) - A Psychiatrist, smart, observant, deadpan humor.
Auditions will be Sunday, February 12th at 7:00 PM and Monday, February 13th at 7:00 PM at the Footlighters Playhouse. Auditions will consist of readings from the script. Auditioners are welcome (and encouraged) to attend both nights of auditions, but is not required.
The production dates are May 4th, 5th, 6th, 11th, 12th, 18th, 19th, 20th.
If you have any questions about the script, production, or auditions, please contact Peter McElhinney at petermcelhinney@comcast.net
This production is sponsored by the Walpole Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.
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Please check our Audition Tips to help you prepare for auditions.
The Walpole Footlighters Playhouse is located at 2 Scout Road, East Walpole, MA, 508-668-8446. For inquiries concerning auditions, contact the Member at Large at
Call 508-668-8446 for general information and to be put on our mailing list. For more information, email us at audition_info@footlighters.com. You can download our Audition Form and bring it with you to auditions.
Auditions for all Footlighters shows are open to everyone. Most auditions consist of readings from the script. A prepared song is required for musical auditions. Details are usually posted a few weeks before the scheduled audition dates.
Footlighters auditions are typically held at 7:00 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. at the theater at 2 Scout Road. No appointment is necessary. Audition notices will be posted here regularly as well as in the Walpole Times, the Hometown Weekly, the Patriot Ledger, and Stage Source.
