The Outsider AUDITIONS
AUDITION NOTICE: "The Outsider" by Paul Slade Smith
Directed by: Chris Berthelot
Presented by: Allen Contemporary Theatre
Sign up for an audition time here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0845ADAC2DABFDC25-54160280-audition
Audition Dates:
- Date/Time:
- February 8th – 2-5PM
- February 9th – 6-9PM
- Location: Allen Contemporary Theatre, 1210 E Main St #300, Allen, TX 75002
Rehearsal Dates:
- Sunday-Thursday beginning March 16th
Tech Week:
- April 27th-May 1st - NO CONFLICTS DURING TECH WEEK ALLOWED
Performance Dates:
- Friday-Sunday, May 2nd-May 18th
Synopsis:
"The Outsider" is a timely and hilarious comedy that explores the absurdities of politics and the unexpected rise of an unlikely hero. When a political scandal leaves a state in chaos, an unassuming and inexperienced man is thrust into the spotlight. Can he navigate the treacherous waters of politics and become the leader everyone needs?
Roles Available:
- Paige Caldwell: (Female, 20s to 40s) A professional pollster. A smart, confident woman with a professional’s view of politics: she sees it as a series of contests to be won.
- Dave Riley: (Male, 30s to 40s) The Chief of Staff to the new Governor. Very smart, but – despite years of experience in government – endearingly earnest and naïve on the subject of politics.
- Louise Peakes: (Female, 30s to 50s) A temporary employee hired as the governor’s executive assistant. Personable, likeable, impressively confident, and entirely inept. Without knowing it, she has the air of a politician about her. The friendliness of her smile, and the confident way she looks you in the eye, would make you think, “I’d vote for her.”
- Ned Newley: (Male, 50s to 60s) The new Governor. A person of impressive ability, but a complete lack of confidence. A man awaiting permission to enter a room in which he is already standing.
- Arthur Vance: (Male, 50s to 60s)) One of the most experienced and successful political consultants in the country. His overbearing personality, and confidence in his own opinions of the opinions of others, should make him dislikable, but his ego is more than tempered but the joy – even glee – he brings into the room. He’s a showman, but his excitement is 100% genuine, and it’s contagious.
- Rachel Parsons: (Female, 30s) A TV reporter. She has the looks to be an on-air correspondent – though, if television had never been invented, she still would have been a journalist. Straightforward and honest, and inquisitive by nature. She’s seen enough of life – and politics – to be cynical, but she’s more apt to make a wry joke.
- A.C. Petersen: (Male, 30s to 50s) A TV camera man. A working man, and – for most people – the guy you didn’t notice was there. Which is fine with A.C.; he has a low tolerance for idiocy, and would rather not interact with anyone. His near-silence doesn’t make him seem unfriendly, just a bit of a mystery.
Audition Requirements:
- Be prepared for cold readings from the script.
- Bring a headshot and resume if you have them.
Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. In the comments section, please include the role(s) you are interested in.
Break a leg at your audition! We are looking forward to seeing you!