HOME I’M DARLING 
Auditions are to be held on
Mon 6th May and Wed 8 May @ 6.00 pm

We are casting 2 months before rehearsals start – this gives actors a chance to learn lines before rehearsals start in earnest 17th July.

I plan to call specific characters at specific times so that those auditioning do not have to wait for extended periods. If you are auditioning for the role of Judy you may be required to stay until the end to audition with different characters. You are welcome to audition for more than one role. The timings below are approximate depending on how many audition for each role but I plan to call the characters at the following times:
Judy and Johnny – 6-7pm Both Nights
Remaining Characters 7 – 8pm Both Nights

See below for a list of audition pieces.

SYNOPSIS
When Judy sets out to become the perfect 1950s housewife, the Martins are living the dream. Johnny has a beautiful wife, a beautiful home and a promotion on the horizon.  Judy is revelling in the joys of domesticity; making cakes, cocktails and homemade marmalade. But cracks are starting to appear in this beautiful façade which threatens their domestic bliss.

CASTING
Judy – Lead role in her late thirties (Playing age 35-45) 
Judy is the central character of the play and she is on stage for the duration of the show. This is a wonderful role with full-on 1950s retro feel. Judy is trying desperately throughout the play to keep together the façade she has built of being the perfect 1950s housewife.

Johnny – Main Role (Playing Age 35-45) 
Judy’s husband who initially seems supportive of his wife’s choice to live as a 1950s housewife and to live with the 1950s façade.  He too has adopted the fifties lifestyle and clothing.

Fran – Medium Role (Playing age 25-40) 
Judy’s good friend and recently married to Marcus.  She is interested in Judy’s lifestyle and appears to admire hers and Johnny’s perfect relationship.

Sylvia – Medium Role (Playing Age 65+) 
Judy’s mother who is horrified by Judy’s choice to become a housewife having brought Judy up in a commune  and to be a feminist. She has two brilliant scenes including a fabulous scene stealing monologue.

Alex –  Small Role (playing age late 20s to 30s) 
Johnny’s boss at the estate agency firm. She is seen as somewhat opposite to Judy in both her appearance and attitudes. 

Marcus – Small but important role (Playing age 30/40s) 
Fran’s husband and friends with Johnny and Judy.  Marcus is an interesting role who has some controversial views. He is probably the least sympathetic character.

PERFORMANCE DATES
Preview: September 12  at 7:30pm
Evenings: September 13, 18, 19 & 20 at 7:30pm
Matinees: September 14, 15, 21 & 22 at 2:00pm

REHEARSALS
Wednesdays evenings – 6 to 8:30pm, Saturdays 10am to 2pm and Sundays 10am to 3pm starting 30 June.