Merely Players

Alfresco Productions is proud to present Merely Players! We invite talented performers of all ages and backgrounds to join us for this production!


Merely Players:
Russ and Curtis each arrive at a theater to watch an evening of one-act plays. When Curtis can't remember his last name, a chain of events begins that leads Russ to question the nature of existence. 

 

Audition info:

Preparing a monologue is not required. Please come ready for a cold reading from the script.

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Audition Dates:

• November 14, 6:30PM to 9:30PM

• November 16, 10AM to 2PM

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 Character breakdown: 

 

 Curtis- (male presenting) mid 30’s. Never married, no children. Has a cat. He has high standards, is extremely religious, full of anxiety, and introverted. Think Felix from Odd Couple. He goes through the emotional roller coaster every day of his life. There is no slow fade from one emotion to the next. A bit dramatic. Tries to apply his rules to everyone else so he can be content. (Lead - On stage from beginning to end of show) 

 

 Russ Bolton- (male presenting) mid 40’s. Divorced, two children. Cynical, secular, trying to make the best of his crappy life. Extrovert. Informal leader. Think Oscar from Odd Couple. (Lead - Enters shortly after Curtis at the beginning, and leaves shortly before Curtis at the end) 

 

 Taylor 1- (male presenting) mid to late 20’s. This role plays two distinct characters. One is a “bro dude”, and the other is the gay live-in boyfriend of Curtis. Polar opposite characters, each a dynamic difference from Russ and Curtis. (Supporting role - in Act One) 

 

 Taylor 2- (female presenting) mid to late 20’s. She is Curtis’s “trophy” girlfriend. A typical “pot-stirring” type of person. (Supporting role - in Act Two) 

 

 Stagehand- age and gender are irrelevant. No lines. Lots of nonverbals. The stagehand is seen and not heard. No comedy, no drama. (Supporting role - in both acts) (perfect for a techie or actor!)