Picasso at the Lapine Agile - The Conejo Players Non Equity Auditions

Posted March 3, 2014
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Picasso at the Lapine Agile - The Conejo Players

The Conejo Players proudly announces auditions for


Directed by Deidre Parmeter

Produced by Roger Krevenas
AUDITION DATES & TIMES:
March 16, 17, & 18
Sunday, Monday, & Tuesday at 7:00 PM

AUDITION LOCATION:

The Conejo Players Theatre

351 South Moorpark Road

Thousand Oaks, CA 91361-1008

PERFORMANCE DATES:

May 9th through May 31st

Thursdays, Fridays, & Saturdays at 8:00 PM

Sundays at 2:00 PM

REHEARSALS:

Weekdays at 7:30 PM

Some weekends as needed

No conflicts accepted for Performance Dates

or the week before Opening

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:

Please be prepared to read from the script. Please bring a list of all potential conflicts including travel, etc. Any conflicts with the posted schedule must be discussed with the Producers and agreed to by the Director before casting can be confirmed.
Sides are posted online on the Conejo Players website. ALL ROLES OPEN. No appointment necessary. Open Call Auditions. There is NO PAY.

PLOT SUMMARY:

In witty, smart, and hilarious Steve Martin fashion, Picasso at the Lapin Agile imagines what might have happened if Picasso and Einstein had met in a Paris cabaret in 1904. At around 25, neither has attained their genius - but both are solidly confident in the direction they are taking in life. A cast of supporting players adds to the whimsical hilarity as they discuss daily activities (like sex... and sex) as well as the 20th century and all that it might bring.

As Martin has said, ... the play attempts to explain, in a light-hearted way, the similarity of the creative process involved in great leaps of imagination in art and science.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Email your questions to the producer, Roger Krevenas, at
roger.krevenas@gmail.com or call
805.509.4927.

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:

Freddy - Male (25-35)

Freddy is the owner and bartender of the Lapin Agile. He is gullible, but has occasional bouts of genius; an ordinary guy.

Gaston - Male (an older man)

A bit of a dirty old Frenchman with prostate problems (I have to pee!). Gaston was a philanderer in his day, interested in drinking and sex.

Germaine - Female (25-30)

Freddy's girlfriend. A wise girl who knows her way around; somewhat bored with life.

Albert Einstein - Male (25)

[Age may be open to someone who reads older; he is 25, but according to the script looks much older]. Albert is an idealistic nerd and passionate about his work. He is enthusiastic, but not boastful or arrogant.

Suzanne - Female (18-25)

A young ingénue type. Suzanne is somewhat naïve, although she doesn't think so; may double as a female admirer.

Sagot - Male (age open, likely over 30)

An art dealer, the character of Sagot is open to interpretation - but must bring energy to the role.

Picasso - Male (23)

He's arrogant, pompous, and egotistical - but with a smattering of insecurities showing through. A lady's man, with very little regard for the women he uses (then casts aside).

Charles Dabernow Schmendiman - Male (25-30)

Charles is a crazy inventor - think wild and crazy guy. Schmendiman thinks all kinds of nutty stuff. Must have excellent comedic timing and be able to play way over the top.

The Countess - Female (25-30)

She's Einstein's lady interest. The Countess is rich, but also a nerd and quirky; may double as a female admirer.

A female admirer - Female (25-30)

She's a huge fan of Schmendiman; may double as the Countess or Suzanne.

A Visitor - Male (25)

A young Elvis; must be able to impersonate Elvis physically, especially the hip move. This role does not sing.

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