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Audition Information
This Fall at Theatre Box...
| Production |
Harvey
a comedy by Mary Chase |
| Show Description |
When Elwood P. Dowd starts to introduce his imaginary friend, Harvey – a very tall rabbit – to guests at a society party, his sister Veta, can no longer tolerate his eccentricities. She decides to have Elwood committed to Chumley’s Rest, a sanitarium, to spare her family from future embarrassment.
Problems arise, however, when Veta herself is mistakenly assumed to be on the verge of lunacy when she explains to doctors that years of living with Elwood’s hallucination have caused her to see Harvey as well! Veta is committed instead of Elwood, but when the truth comes out, the search is on for Elwood and his invisible companion. When he shows up looking for his lost friend, it seems that the mild-mannered Elwood’s delusion has had a strange influence on more than one of the doctors. Only then does Veta realize that maybe Harvey isn’t so bad after all. |
| Audition Dates |
August 10, 12 and 13, from 7:30 -10:00 pm |
| Location |
35 Verbena Avenue, Floral Park, NY 11001 |
| Roles |
Myrtle Simmons, 20s-30s, sweet young woman
Veta Simmons, middle aged, fussy, proper, a little nervous
Elwood Dowd, middle aged, gentle, whimsical, slightly philosophical
Ethel Chauvenet, middle aged, stuffy society matron
Nurse Ruth Kelly, 20s-30s, earnest and dedicated
Duane Wilson, gruff sanitarium attendant
Dr. Lyman Sanderson 20s-30s, sincere man of medicine
Dr. William Chumley, middle aged, august head of sanitarium
Betty Chumley, middle aged, friendly and pleasant
Judge Omar Gaffney, middle aged, straightforward and direct
E.J. Lofgren, smart aleck cab driver, a little cynical
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| What To Bring |
Bring photo and resume, sides will be provided. |
| Rehearsals |
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday evening beginning late September |
| Performances |
November 13, 14, 15, 20, 21 and 22. |
| Questions |
For more information contact director Eugene Sullivan at 516-574-2602. |
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General Info
All roles, unless otherwise announced, are open. Theatre Box encourages anyone who is interested to audition and is always eager to welcome new faces and fresh talent to its stage. Theatre Box has a non-discrimination casting policy, open to members of all races, sexes, creeds, orientations, and abilities. We encourage people of diverse backgrounds and abilities to audition for our productions.
Please note that by auditioning, you are obligating yourself to a considerable rehearsal and performance process. Please be certain that you are willing and able to make this commitment.
We strive to make the audition process a positive and comfortable experience for everyone. Our goal is put on a wonderful show for the audience and an enjoyable and fulfilling process for local performers.
Do I have to prepare for auditions?
Play auditions generally do not require advance preparation, however it is advisable to familiarize yourself with the play and parts that are available to see which character suits you best. Actors may be asked to perform monologues, or may be asked to read from the selected script and to interact with other performers during the audition process, at the discretion of the director. For musicals, you will be asked to bring your own piece of prepared music. Most singers use sheet music, and an accompanist will be provided for you.
If you have one, we recommend providing a resume/CV/headshot at the audition. You will be given an audition form to fill out as well.
Most auditions will be held openly, however certain directors may require closed auditions for certain productions.
When are rehearsals?
Theatre Box production rehearsals occur Monday and Wednesday evenings, typically from 7:30 - 9:30 PM. All schedules are subject to change. Some rehearsals may be on weekends. Technical rehearsals are more frequent closer to show dates. The average rehearsal period is eight weeks before the show opens.
How long do rehearsals last?
Rehearsal times may vary depending on the time of year. Most rehearsals will run approximately 2 hours. Every effort is made early in the rehearsal process to target specific performers at specific times, to minimize “down time” for performers at rehearsals.
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