Open Auditions: Lionheart Season 2024
Upcoming Open Auditions: “Perfect Arrangement”
The Lionheart Theatre Company is excited to announce open, non-Equity auditions for our September production of “Perfect Arrangement” by Topher Payne.
All roles are non-paying.
This production is directed by Gregory Fitzgerald.
Audition Dates:
– Sunday July 7th at 6:30 pm
– Monday, July 8th at 6:30 pm
Possible Callbacks
Wednesday, July 10th (if needed)
Actors only need to attend one of the audition days.
Show Dates:
September 13-29, 2024
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm
Sundays at 2 pm
Potential Saturday matinee on 9/28 at 2 pm
How to Prepare:
Please bring a current headshot/photo, (professional headshots are NOT necessary), and an acting/performance/training resume if you have one.
Auditions include cold reading from the script.
Audition Location:
The Lionheart Theatre Company
10 College Street
Norcross, GA 30071
Play Synopsis:
It’s 1950 and new colors are being added to the Red Scare. Two U.S. State Department
employees, Bob and Norma, have been tasked with identifying sexual deviants within their ranks. There’s just one problem: Both Bob and Norma are gay and have married each other’s partners as a carefully constructed cover. Inspired by the true story of the earliest stirrings of the American gay rights movement, madcap classic sitcom-style laughs give way to provocative drama as two “All American” couples are forced to stare down the closet door.
CASTING:
We intend to cast broadly in regards to race/ethnicity, gender identity, body type, etc.
Casting: 3 men, 4 women
Available Roles:
BOB MARTINDALE – 30’s-40’s, A WWII veteran, reserved. A bit bookish, but a solid man’s man. Good-humored and well-mannered.
MILLIE MARTINDALE – late 20’s-30’s, Bob’s wife. Plays “the ditzy wife” when people are in the house, but actually very quick-witted and observant. Smart enough to maintain the act.
NORMA BAXTER – 30’s, The knowing, efficient, classy dame. A secretary at the State Department who could just as easily be Secretary of State. A wise woman who’s great with a wisecrack and level-headed in a bind.
JIM BAXTER – 20’s-30’s, Norma’s husband. A prankster type, always ready with a comeback. A high school teacher with lots of energy. A little wired, good with a plan.
THEODORE SUNDERSON – 40’s-50’s, The boss. Bombastic, loud, a bit overbearing. A patriotic windbag.
KITTY SUNDERSON – 40’s, Ted’s wife. Legitimately ditzy. Her brain seems to work on a totally different wavelength than the rest of the world. Very sweet and genuine. Just doesn’t quite “get it.”
BARBARA GRANT – 40’s, A formidable opponent. No-nonsense, beautiful, brilliant, and a little intimidating.
Questions? Contact Gregory Fitzgerald via email at gregoryfitzgerald@mac.com
If you’ve been interested in diving into the acting world, then our auditions in Norcross are the perfect opportunity for you! At Lionheart Theatre, we put on a new production almost every month, and each month is different. You’ll have the chance to try your hand at a number of varying roles.
Lionheart Theatre Company is always looking for new faces to join our continuously growing acting family. Your level of experience doesn’t matter as long as you’re willing to learn and have fun. The right attitude can bring out the best in actors, experienced or not. We welcome people of all ages, backgrounds, and beliefs to audition.
The best way to prepare for auditions is to know your character. Yes, memorizing lines is important, but understanding who you are portraying is what turns a good actor into something great. Take the time to sit down and research your character. What’s their background? What motivates them? How do they change throughout the play? As you learn more, try to apply this knowledge to your lines.
You can also work on your lines with a friend or family member. Don’t just read the lines aloud; try to make them come to life. Exaggerate your emotions, and keep your facial expressions in mind. If you can find a way to connect with the character, don’t be afraid to let it show! All of these efforts will translate well into your audition.
Lastly, be sure to work on your confidence. Every actor starts somewhere, so even if you have no experience at all, walk into your audition with your head held high. Chances are, doing so will help you shake some of those audition nerves.