Announcing Auditions For
July 9 & 10 From 7-9pm at Garrison players arts center
Callbacks (if necessary) will be on Sunday, July 13th from 1 PM to 3 PM
Synopsis: Set in a hospital, It Runs in the Family contains the usual assortment of farcical nuts running in and out of doors mistaking everybody for someone else, as Dr. Mortimore tries to fend off a paternity suit, an ex-nurse with whom he once had an affair, a punkish son (the result of the affair), and various other lunatics so that he may, at last, deliver the Ponsonby Lecture in an international conference.
Audition Requirements: Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Auditioners will fill out an audition form when they arrive. Headshots & resumes welcome but not required.
Character Breakdown
The play takes place in a London hospital. English accents (even if not perfect) are desirable-
Dr. David Mortimore (45-60)
Dr. Mike Connolly (28-40)
Rosemary Mortimore (40-60)
Dr. Hubert Bonney (45-60)
Matron (40-60)
Sir Willoughby Drake (60-80)
Jane Tate (40-50)
Sister (any age)
Leslie (18 - in appearance)
Police Sergeant (30-50)
Bill (40-70)
Mother (70-80)
Note: Ages are approximate and refer only to the age of the characters as they appear on stage.
The age ranges are not intended to limit auditions for any particular character. It all depends on
the illusion.