COMPANY - Westport Community Theatre
WESTPORT COMMUNITY THEATRE
Westport Town Hall – 110 Myrtle Avenue – Westport, CT
AUDITIONS!
Company
Based on a book by George Furth with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Directed by Mark Graham
Musical Director – Stan Wietrzychowski
Choreographer – Liz Milwe
Set Designer – Peter Ling
March 25 – 5:00 PM
March 26 – 6:30 PM
March 27 – 6:30 PM
The plot for "Company" revolves around Bobby (a single man unable to commit fully to a steady relationship), the five married couples who are his best friends, and his three girlfriends. Actors should be prepared to sing a song and do a 2 / 3 minute monologue – sides for the scenes will be provided. If needed, callbacks will be March 31. Production dates: June 8 – July 1, 2012.
Robert – A sophisticated “Peter Pan” boy / man who is reticent about committing to a relationship, and is about to celebrate his 35th birthday.
The Couples:
(Ages 30s - 40s)
Sarah – Learning karate and has issues with food and dieting.
Harry – Friendly and affable, but with a drinking problem.
Susan – A gracious Southern belle who suffers from fainting spells
Peter – Formerly Ivy League, possibly gay
Jenny – Sweet, but a bit square
David – Chic and a bit controlling.
Amy – Neurotic, gets cold feet on her wedding day
Paul – Amy’s fiancé, Jewish, who has learned how to put up with her manic spells.
(Ages 50+)
Joanne – Cynical and very acerbic – only drinks with Robert
Larry – Joanne’s third husband. Sweet and understanding
The Girlfriends:
(Age 20s)
April – A naive flight attendant. Self-described as “dumb”
Marta – Hip and vulgar. Loves New York
Kathy – A small town girl, Robert’s long-time on-off girlfriend
Dancer – male dancer to do the “Tick Tock” dance with Kathy
