AUDITIONS: Monday, March 4
Reserve an audition slot:
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PRE-AUDITION WORKSHOP: Sunday, March 3 at 6:30 p.m. (optional)
CALLBACKS: March 5-6
REHEARSALS: March 8 – April 10
PERFORMANCES: April 11-21
DIRECTOR: Hannah Meade
ABOUT THE SHOW
She’s an actress who hasn’t worked in a while. He’s an actor she hasn’t seen in years. And they’re paired during the revival of a forgotten 1932 melodrama. It was an overwrought flop – and so were they, years ago. But during rehearsals, as they play reunited lovers in a doomed romance, they’re drawn back together. And as they fall under the spell of the romance they’re acting out onstage, they quickly lose touch with reality as the story follows them offstage. Is it art imitating life – or life imitating art – in this play within a play? Saucy and a little surreal, STAGE KISS is a wickedly witty romantic comedy.
ROLES AVAILABLE
She: She/her. Age 40-50. An actress who has come back to the theatre after 20 years. Attractive, outgoing, keen but nervous about her return to the stage, especially when her romantic male lead turns out to be her former lover.
He: He/him. Age 40-50. An actor who dwells on reigniting his past romance with She. Often confuses the characters in the play with real life. Dashing and knows it.
Director: He/him. Age 30-70. Very confident, somewhat neurotic, eager to please. He minimally directs and fancies himself as a playwright.
Kevin: He/him. Age 20-60. The Reader. Also plays the understudy, the doctor, the butler, and the pimp. Not a great actor in any of these roles. Is especially uncomfortable standing in for He in romantic kissing scenes. A very hard worker.
Husband/Harrison: He/him. Age 40-60. A sincere man, plays the Husband in the initial play within the play. Later plays Harrison, the real-life husband of She, a safe and forgiving man.
Millie/Maid/Angela: She/her. Age 20s. Multiple character roles, including She's 16-year-old daughter, who has a real attitude. Has a deep complexity while discovering life. Several significant speeches.
Millicent/Laurie: She/her. Age 25-40. Mostly plays Laurie, He's schoolteacher girlfriend. A sincere and naive young woman. Spiritual. Takes a while to realize she has been dumped.
PRE-AUDITION WORKSHOP
There will be a free, optional, pre-audition workshop on Sunday, March 3 at 6:30 p.m. Led by STAGE KISS director Hannah Meade and OCT Executive & Artistic Director Greg Thompson, this practical workshop is ideal for both newcomers and experienced performers to meet the show’s creative team, learn about the audition process, and practice their monologues.
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AUDITIONS & CALLBACKS
Auditions will be held on Monday, March 4. Please prepare a one-minute monologue.
Reserve an audition slot:
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For those who are called back, callbacks will be held on Tuesday, March 5 at 6:30 p.m. and Wednesday, March 6 at 6:30 p.m. Actors will be asked to cold-read from the script at callbacks.
You may check out a copy of the script from the box office for one week with a $10 refundable deposit. Please call ahead to make sure a script is in stock. Scripts checked out the week before auditions must be returned by 2 p.m. on Friday, March 1.
No experience is necessary. Newcomers and theatre veterans alike are welcome and encouraged to audition. If you are unable to attend the scheduled auditions, please contact the Theatre at (352) 236-2274 about making a separate appointment. Be prepared at auditions to list any conflicts with the rehearsal schedule.
If you need any specific accommodations to audition, please contact Craig James, Director of Guest Services and Operations, at (352) 236-2274, ext. 102, or cjames@ocalacivictheatre.com to make your request. Examples of accommodations made in the past are a wheelchair-accessible audition space, large-print materials, prompters in the audition room, volunteers to help fill out forms, and auditions by appointment.
REHEARSALS
Rehearsals will begin with a table read of the script on Friday, March 8 at 6:30 p.m. Beginning Sunday, March 10, rehearsals will be held Sunday through Thursday from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Tech rehearsals are April 5-6, with an all-day tech rehearsal on Saturday, April 6. Dress rehearsals are April 8-10.
PERFORMANCES
There will be 10 public performances, Thursdays through Sundays, April 11-21 at the Reilly Arts Center in the NOMA Black Box.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN CASTING
As we strive to make choices that reflect the best of our community, showcasing the incredible talent and rich diversity, there is always more to learn and more to do. As members of this community, we prioritize our continuous education, reflection, and action. Ocala Civic Theatre is committed to casting diverse artists who reflect the demographics of our city and our society.
We encourage you to audition for the role(s) you are attracted to. Please read the character descriptions and requirements and choose the role(s) you are best suited for – roles that best reflect your talents and your natural vocal range. We want you to have the strongest audition and the best experience possible!
OCT POLICY
All cast and crew ages 16+ will be subject to a background check. This is required for shows with anyone age 15 or younger in the cast.
ABOUT THE DIRECTOR
Hannah Meade is an emerging director currently calling San Diego, California, home. She is so excited to join the Ocala Civic Theatre team. Originally from Houston, she still considers it an artistic home, most recently returning to collaborate on the Texas premiere of ROE. In 2023, Hannah directed Hay Fever and served as the associate director of the world premiere of The Little Fellow, August: Osage County, and God of Carnage at various theatres throughout San Diego. She is a three-time John F. Kennedy Center Directing Fellow (2022, 2021, 2019) and received her BFA from Sam Houston State University
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