Auditions for “The Roommate” by Jen Silverman

synopsis

Sharon, in her mid-fifties, is recently divorced and needs a roommate to share her Iowa home. Robyn, also in her mid-fifties, needs a place to hide and a chance to start over. But as Sharon begins to uncover Robyn’s secrets, they encourage her own deep-seated desire to transform her life completely. A dark comedy about what it takes to re-route your life – and what happens when the wheels come off.

Directed by Marge Uhlarik-Boller

Produced by Jody Vogel and Carl Zeitler

Stage Manager: Tim Pradel

details

WHEN: Sunday, November 8 @ 7pm and Monday, November 9 @ 7pm

You only need to attend one of these two dates.

Callbacks, if necessary, will be Tuesday, November 10 @ 7pm

WHERE: Village Theatre Guild of Glen Ellyn, located at the corner of Park Blvd. and Butterfield Road.

WHAT: Please use the link below to sign up for an audition time. You should only sign up for one time slot. This is an non-equity, non-pay production.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0944ADAF28A2F58-65247952-vtgthe

Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Sides are available on the VTG Website. Please bring a resume and list of all potential conflicts.

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:

12 total performances
January, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30, February 5, 6, at 7:30 pm
Matinees January 17, 24, 30, 31 at 2:00pm

setting/roles/character descriptions

The play mostly takes place now in a big old house in Iowa.

Sharon – Female – 50 to 70

Robyn – Female – 50 to 70

SIDES:

Sides will be posted on the VTG website soon.

SIDES:

Click here to access the sides (PDF)