Laughter on the 23rd Floor AUDITIONS
Laughter on the 23rd Floor AUDITIONS
By Neil Simon
Directed by Leigh Wyatt Moore
Audition Dates: Sunday, May 10 | 7–9:30 PM & Monday, May 11 | 7–9:30 PM
Callbacks (if necessary): Tuesday, May 12 | 7 PM
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Inspired by Neil Simon's own experience as a staff writer on Sid Caesar's Your Show of Shows, this hilarious ensemble comedy follows a harried writing team frantically competing to top each other, all while vying for the attention of the larger-than-life star, Max Prince.
Rehearsal Schedule:
Read-through: June 29
Rehearsals begin: July 13
Typical schedule: Sundays 2–5 PM | Mon–Thu 7–10 PM
No conflicts August 2–13
Characters & Suggested Ages:
LUCAS BRICKMAN – Mid-20s | New writer, very green; narrates to the audience
MILT FIELDS – Rapid-fire talker and joke machine
VAL SLOTSKY – Russian, senior staff writer; fussy and meticulous
BRIAN DOYLE – Irish-American; heavy smoker and drinker
KENNY FRANKS – The most sophisticated of the writing team
CAROL WYMAN – 20s–30s | The only female writer; quick-witted and holds her own
MAX PRINCE – 40s | Host of the show; big personality, demanding, charismatic
HELEN – Max's secretary (any age)
IRA STONE – Jewish hypochondriac"