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by David C. Hyer |
Jim
Peterson, Director |
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Auditions:
November 6, 7, and 8th, 2008
Thursday Nov. 6 - 6 pm
Friday Nov. 7 - 6 pm
Saturday Nov. 8 - 10 am
Callbacks (if needed) Sunday November 9th - 1 pm
More information available from:
Jim Peterson 256-506-2953
jvpeterson@wildblue.net
Becky Penn (WBS Office)
256-582-7469
becky@wholebackstage.com
Performances:
February 6 through 15, 2009
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Cast of Characters
One of the
reasons I selected this show to direct is the author’s ability
to come up with 7 complex, funny, and engaging characters with
no throw away parts. Lying In State has exploded across the
Community Theater scene based on it’s strong (read that as side
splitting) audience response.
This Cast of
Characters was written to interest potential actors and I will
post an audience version later. Please feel free to contact me
for more information on each character or to get an audition
script. jvpeterson@wildblue..net
Jim Peterson
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| Edna – 40 Something & Ed’s Ex-Wife |
Edna would not even be in this
play but her divorce decree stated she would bury Ed if he died!
Brassy but with a heart (but not for politics). Edna gets a lot
of straight lines. |
| Herb – 50 to 70 & Ed’s Campaign Chairman |
With a good Cigar and room to pace Herb is ready
to run. Winning, not how you get there, is Herb’s focus.
Exciting fast paced part. |
| Wally – 20 Something |
I’m not saying being the Governors son helped him
in the job interview but I’m not saying it didn’t either. Naïve
and not politically astute to say the least. Wally has some
great lines! |
| Buttons – 30 Something & Ed’s Fiancée |
A semi-exotic dancer, Buttons appears to pick up
the Senate seat Ed promised her before he died! Every dumb blond
joke fits her but she manages to be sweet and lovable in her own
way. |
| Fred – – 50 Something & the Governor |
My take on Fred is the Mayor character in Spin
City. Cardboard cutout with cue cards describes Fred to a tee. A
great character part! |
| Margo – 40 Something & her husband is in Parlor C |
Margo is keeping a secret she hopes to take to
the grave. Problem is her doctor prescribed too many pills to
help deal with her Marty’s passing. Audition for Margo if you
enjoy whacked out show stealing parts. |
| Harry - 40 to 50 & Ed’s Older Brother |
Ever wonder how a 70’s druggie would turn out if
he got rich selling software and joined the establishment? Fred
can show you the way if the paranoia doesn’t set in again. |
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Synopsis:
According to the headlines, a state senator, Ed, has
died in a heroic gun battle defending his home from
intruders. The local political leaders are frantically
looking for someone to fill his senate seat while
support is at an all time high. His ex-wife Edna,
Buttons a semi-exotic dancer, and Harry his whacked out
brother are just a few of the “players” being
considered. The truth comes out as everyone gathers for
Ed’s funeral (if he really is dead).
Turns out the only thing you can count on is laughing
until your sides hurt. Join us for Lying In State where
a game of musical caskets, zany characters, and a big
squirrel named Mel will get your vote for a great time!
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