Audition Notices
The Wimberley Players are committed to casting productions based on the highest level of talent regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexuality, body-type, or age. Everyone who is dedicated to creating amazing theatre is encouraged to audition. We are proud to attract the finest semi-professional actors in community theatre within a 100-mile radius, selected in a highly competitive auditioning process.​​
Audition Notice:
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Book by Jeffrey Lane
Music and Lyrics by David Yazbek
DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS is presented through a special arrangement with
Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. (www.mtishows.com)​
Company & Audition Venue:
The Wimberley Players, 450 Old Kyle Road, Wimberley TX 78676
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Directed by:
Sherri Small
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Audition Dates:
**April 25th 1-5pm and April 26th 6-10pm (by appointment)
* VIDEO auditions accepted through 11:59pm, April 25th
If you are unavailable for the in-person date, please contact the Producer at dirtyrottenscoundrels@wimberleyplayers.org to make alternate arrangements.
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Appointment Form (click link):
https://forms.gle/56dPDxFPGJwb7bc47
(all actors must submit form - including headshots, resumes, and video file or link if needed)
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How to Prepare:
1-2 minute song selection plus a 1-2 minute comedic monologue. There will be a bluetooth speaker available for you to connect to for backing tracks. There is a possibility of cold reads (sides will be provided).
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Callbacks (if needed):
Saturday May 2nd, 12 pm. Sides and music selections will be provided.
Rehearsals:
First table read / sing through will be Monday May 11th, 7-10 pm. Full rehearsals will begin the following week, depending on availability
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Technical Rehearsals:
July 11 & 12, 12pm to 9pm.
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Dress Rehearsals:
Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday, July 14 - 16, 6 -11 pm.
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Performances (12):
July 17th through August 9th. Friday and Saturday night curtains are at 7:30pm. Sunday matinee curtains are at 2:30 pm.
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Compensation:
All actors are offered a stipend.
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About the Play:
Lawrence Jameson makes his lavish living by talking rich ladies out of their money. Freddy Benson more humbly swindles women by waking their compassion with fabricated stories about his grandmother's failing health. After meeting on a train, they attempt to work together, only to find that this small French town isn't big enough for the two of them. They agree on a settlement: the first one to extract $50,000 from a young female target, heiress, Christine Colgate, wins, and the other must leave town. A hilarious battle of cons ensues that will keep audiences laughing, humming and guessing to the end!
Based on the popular 1988 MGM film, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels takes us to the French Riviera for high jinks and hilarity. Sophisticated, suave with a good dash of mischief, this hysterical comedy features a delightfully jazzy score by David Yazbek (The Full Monty) and was nominated for a staggering eleven Tony Awards.
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Time and Place:
French Riviera, current day
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Characters:
Lawrence Jameson - Male, 45-60: An experienced British con artist who is sophisticated, suave, and elegant. Vocal Range: G2 - Bb4
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Freddy Benson – Male, 25 to35: A young, clever, aspiring American con artist. He is a sloppy, yet attractive womanizer, and is eventually conned by Christine. Vocal Range: A2 - B4
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Christine Colgate – Female 30s to 40s: A seemingly good-natured American heiress vacationing on the French Riviera, who is revealed to be a notorious con artist. Naive and clueless at first, she becomes cunning and mischievous. Vocal Range: A3 - F#5
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Andre Thibault – Male, 40s to 50s: Lawrence's French assistant. Official and mostly serious, he has a light-hearted nature and a quirky sense of humor. Vocal Range F2 - F4
Muriel Eubanks – Female, 50s to 60s: A wealthy and attractive American socialite from Nebraska, she is one of Lawrence's victims and Andre's subsequent love interest. Vocal Range: E3 - C5
Jolene – Female, 25 to 35: An American heiress from Oklahoma and the "Princess of Petroleum," she is very eager, optimistic, and energetic. Vocal Range: A3 - D5
Ensemble – Waiters; Butlers; Maids. Will require some dance.