Curtain Up
AN ALL-FEMALE farcical COMEDY!
By Peter Quilter
Directed by Jon "JT" T Kemeys
Auditions
By Appointment
Saturday 15 & Sunday 16 July 2017
Dolphin Theatre
12 Spring Street
Onehunga
Synopsis
Curtain Up tells the story of a group of women who inherit equal shares in an old ruined theatre and have to get involved in all kinds of chaos and madness to try to save it from destruction. The play is a light-hearted, fun entertainment which has had audiences laughing in Britain for over a decade. Created for a cast of 5 women, the show has had over 100 amateur productions in the UK and has also been presented in Spain, Belgium, the Netherlands and Ireland.
“A mad play, full of dynamism, momentum, and funny dialogue and great surprises... Proves that purely female plays can achieve great success and lots of laughter... Well worth seeing -you can be assured of great entertainment”
The show has great parts for five comedic actresses. Accents - British (both standard and regional UK English will be considered). Actors will be auditioned by appointment.
Cast Required
First wife, Pam
Moves through her own emotional journey and a poignant display as she attempts to stand in as special guest Lisa Minnelli / Age range 40s
Daughter Theresa
Balancing the loss of her father against the excitement of this new project / 20s
Secretary, Sharon
Energetic, colourful and hilarious / 20s-40s
Grandma, Betty
Good humoured, expressive, enthusiastic / 60s-70s
Second wife, Jackie
Great style, responsive, bourgeois / 40s
“An excellent piece of writing - very charming and very funny”
Audition Form
For more details, scripts and to make an audition appointment please fill out the following form or call:
JT
022 4535251
Rehearsals
Tuesdays & Thursdays 7:30 - 10:00 pm
Sundays TBA
Production Dates
22 Sept - 7 Oct 2017
Two week season only