Auditions
Perfect Arrangement
Newnan Theatre Company is pleased to announce auditions for Perfect Arrangement, by Topher Payne on Sunday and Monday, November 3 and 4 at 7pm both nights. The production will be directed by Craig Jones.
A QUCK SYNOPSIS OF THE PLAY: It’s 1950, and McCarthy is causing a stir as he plants seeds of fear, Communism, and division throughout Washington D.C. Government agents Bob and Norma have successfully found a way to identify and fire Communists and Communist- Sympathizers among the Justice Department. But now their boss wants them to expand their blacklisting to include all forms of deviants especially homosexuals. But there’s one problem: Norma and Bob are both gay and have married each other’s partners to cover any suspicion within the Department. But with both knowing how to work the system, there should be no problems…right? When a blast from the past arrives to assist Bob and Norma, the quartet’s perfect arrangement begins to crumble out of the closet.
BEFORE AUDITIONS: Please click on the Audition Application link below; this will take you to a Google application (“Audition”) form. You must fill out the form and submit it before you attend your audition date.
It is not required to attend both nights, but you are welcome to attend. You only need to fill out the form once if you plan on attending both nights.
If you’re unable to attend either audition dates but still want to audition, please contact the director at craigj1s86@gmail.com for information on sending in a video audition.
FILL OUT AND SUBMIT AN AUDITION APPLICATION BEFORE ATTENDING AN AUDITION DATE.
AUDITION PROCEDURE: When you arrive at auditions, check in at the check-in station. Once we confirm we have your audition form, we will give you an audition number and have your picture taken.
Once everyone has arrived and the director is ready, you will be escorted to the audition area.
Auditions will begin with a quick introduction, followed by a height chart. After which, you will be broken up into groups to read one large group scene and a few smaller scenes. Those scenes are included in this packet; memorization is not needed.
Audition packet contains:
Information about the audition procedure.
Scenes that will be used during the audition.
Helpful information about the time in which the play is set.
Dates: Sunday, November 3 & Monday, November 4, 2024
Time: 7pm - 9pm
Location: Newnan Theatre Company - 24 First Ave, Newnan, GA 30263
If you’re unable to attend either audition dates but still want to audition, please contact the director at craigj1s86@gmail.com for information on sending in a video audition.
NTC Contact Info: ntcdirector99@gmail.com or 770.683.6282
CHARACTERS IN THE PLAY AND A BRIEF DESCRIPTION
BOB MARTINDALE (mid-30s to early-40s)- a WWII veteran. Private and reserved, not outwardly emotional. Self-proclaimed leader of the quartet and controlling. A good person to have in your corner…maybe.
NORMA BAXTER- (early- mid 30s)- A secretary in the State Department, and Bob’s second-in-command at home. Able to help explain things to Millie and Jim at their level. Classy, witty, and educated, a shining example of a modern working girl.
MILLIE MARTINDALE (mid-late 30s)- Norma’s lesbian lover and “wife” to Bob. Donna Reed in person: quick-witted, observant, and creative. While she knows how to play the game, she can be a bit over-anxious when sitcom situations start to arise.
JIM BAXTER (early 30s)- Bob’s gay lover and Norma’s “husband”. A high school biology teacher. Extremely sassy/ smart-mouthed and wiry when provoked. While he acts like a follower and letting other people speak for him, there are moments when he is able to defend himself.
THEODORE “TEDDY” SUNDERSON (50s)- Norma and Bob’s conservative boss at the State Department. Bombastic, loud, and overbearing. He wears his Republican Conservative beliefs like a Purple Heart.
KITTY SUNDERSON (40s-50s)- Theo’s scatter-brained wife. Her brain seems to work on a totally different wavelength… however, it still makes sense. Sweet and very genuine, with a motherly personality.
BARBARA GRANT(40s)- An agent in the State Department, known for being a loose, scandalous woman. Forward, beautiful, and brilliant. She can be your best friend… or your deadliest opponent. She’s a 50s version of Alexis Carrington from “Dynasty”.
MALE & FEMALE UNDERSTUDY: I would like to have a male and female understudy who will stand in for rehearsals, as well as communicate blocking notes to actors that missed rehearsals. Must learn lines for all roles. They will also be asked to assist with backstage duties, like prop changes or working as an usher.
**PLEASE NOTE: The characters of Bob, Millie, Jim, and Norma are LGBTQ+ characters, and there are moments in the play where there will be some same-sex intimacy. There will be a “closed to the public” intimacy rehearsal to properly reach a believable character and relationship while maintaining a “safe zone” for the actors.
There is a section in the Google Form where you are asked to place your comfortability with performing same-sex intimacy. Please be honest in your replies.