CONEJO PLAYERS THEATRE, INC.
AWARD-WINNING, NON-PROFIT COMMUNITY THEATRE
351 South Moorpark Road Thousand Oaks, CA 91361-1008 Theatre BOX
AUDITION NOTICE
NAME OF SHOW: THE GRADUATE
A play adapted by Terry Johnson
Based on the novel by Charles Webb
And the motion picture screenplay by Calder Willingham & Buck Henry
Directed by Mike Moffat
Produced by Don Johnson and Eve Kiefer
Produced by special arrangement with StudioCanal
AUDITION DATES & TIMES: March 15, 16, and 17 at 7:00PM
AUDITION LOCATION: Conejo Players Theatre
351 S. Moorpark Rd.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91361-1008
REHEARSAL SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday, 7:30PM to 10PM, from March 23 to May 7, 2015
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE: May 8 through 30, 2015
Thursdays, Fridays, & Saturdays at 8:00PM
Sundays at 2:00PM
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS: All roles are available and casting is open, and newcomers are welcome and encouraged. Please arrive early to facilitate filling out the audition form prior to the start of the auditions. Bring a list of all conflicts with the rehearsal schedule. The audition process will consist of reading from the script; sides will be provided.
PLOT SUMMARY: Ben has recently graduated college, with his parents now expecting great things from him. At his homecoming party, Mrs. Robinson -- the wife of his father's business partner -- has Ben drive her home, which leads to an affair between the two. The affair eventually ends but comes back to haunt him when he finds himself falling for Elaine, Mrs. Robinson's daughter.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact co-producers Don Johnson at (818) 991-7981 or papadon47@att.net, or Eve Kiefer at (805) 490-0838 or emoki13@verizon.net.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:
Benjamin (Male, early 20s) – A young and confused student who returns home to Los Angeles after graduating with honors from a good university, but with no idea as to what he now wants to do with his life.
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Mrs. Robinson (Female, late 30s to mid-40s) – The icy, sexy, and alcoholic wife of Benjamin's father's law partner, who has known Benjamin (and his parents) since he was born.
Mr. Robinson (Male, 40s) – Detached husband of Mrs. Robinson, very protective father of Elaine, and law partner of Ben's father.
Elaine (Female, early 20s) – Mrs. Robinson's daughter, who is finishing her college studies. Confused, stubborn, and reluctant to surrender to her true feelings.
Mr. Braddock (Dad) (Male, 40s) – Benjamin's father, who is a successful Los Angeles lawyer. Optimistic but pushy.
Mrs. Braddock (Mom) (Female, late 30s to mid-40s) – Benjamin's mother, who is a typical housewife. Has her opinions, but largely keeps them to herself.
Stripper (Female, 20s-30s) – Dim, buxom, and gum-chewing.
Hotel Clerk (Male or Female, 30s-50s) – Has seen it all with regards to unmarried trysts, and has no problem expressing his skepticism to Benjamin.
Psychiatrist (Male, 30s-50s) – Officious and confident.
Men (20s-50s) – Drunkenly enjoying visual distractions in strip bar; obnoxious.
Wedding Guests (Males & Females, 20s-60s) Celebrants at the wedding; about to be very surprised.
Priest (Male, 30s-50s) Even more surprised than the guests ...
Thank you for your assistance in promoting this production!
Candace Gray, Media Director, Conejo Players Theatre
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