AUDITION NOTICE
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Picasso at the Lapine Agile
Written by Steve Martin DIRECTOR: Jessa Casner
PRODUCER: Kierney Corliss ASST. PRODUCER: Dana Joy Carducci |
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SHOW DATES
May 30, 31, June 6, 7, 13 & 14 at 8:00PM June 1, 8 & 14 at 2:00 PM AUDITIONS Friday, February 21 from 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Saturday, February 22 from 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Sunday, February 23 from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM CALLBACKS by invitation: Sunday 2/23; 3-6 PM Auditions and Call backs will be held at the Buckingham Township Building 4613 Hughesian Drive Buckingham, PA 18912 Lower Level Seeking 9 actors ages 21+. All roles are OPEN to actors of all genders, races, and abilities! We’re looking for an energetic cast to bring this tongue-in-cheek, thought-provoking, passionate play to life! The script is available for review at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fnpOrQH9iHSlZxPQ6ntDobrp4keb77g6/view?usp=drive_link (Please disregard any notes or stage directions in red, they do not apply to this production; digital script is for reading purposes only) The Picasso creative team is dedicated to maintaining a family-friendly environment. Those cast in this production will be required to submit clearances as described at the following link: Child Abuse Clearances | Department of Human Services | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Sign up at Town and Country Players: Picasso Auditions Audition Requirements:
What to Prepare? Sides will be emailed to you after you have signed up for an audition slot. Choose 1 monologue for the character you’re most drawn to. The monologue does not have to be memorized but please familiarize yourself with the material enough to show physicality. We’d love to hear your best accent as well if one is listed in the character description! Be prepared to read for additional characters if you’d like to be considered for more than one role. |
ABOUT THE SHOW
"Picasso at the Lapin Agile" is a comedic play by Steve Martin set in a Parisian bar in 1904, where iconic figures like Pablo Picasso and Albert Einstein cross paths. The story unfolds in the whimsical atmosphere of the Lapin Agile, a lively cabaret frequented by artists and intellectuals. As they engage in witty banter, philosophical debates, and playful competitions, the two geniuses ponder the nature of creativity, fame, and the future. The play explores themes of artistic ambition, the clash of ideas, and the fleeting nature of genius, all while blending humor with thought-provoking dialogue. Throughout the evening, the characters grapple with their aspirations and the impact of their work, ultimately reflecting on the transformative power of art and science. The interplay between Picasso and Einstein serves as a metaphor for innovation and the unpredictable journey of creativity. CHARACTER BREAKDOWN Freddy+: Character age/presents as: 25-35 male presenting. Barkeep and Owner of the Lapin Agile. Lots of physicality. Onstage for almost the entire duration of the show. Must be comfortable with improv/ad-libbing and crowd work. When it comes to love, he is maybe a little more insecure than he thought, excels at his job, salt-of-the-earth, practical, occasionally, he is exceptionally wise Gaston: French accent: Character age/presents as: 50-65 male presenting. Constantly on and offstage. An older gentleman. As he is sure to remind you. Has to strike a balance between good-natured and cheeky, he cannot be too sweet but also cannot be completely disrespectful, think older George Clooney-esque schmaltzy energy (or at least that’s how he envisions himself). Germaine+: Character age/presents as: 25-35 female presenting. Onstage for almost the entire duration of the show. A waitress, girlfriend of Freddy, works at the Lapin Agile, think of a young Gertrude Stein. Sharp, witty, knows who she is and what she wants, self-assured, poised, dignified, smarter than anyone gives her credit for, bored, knows the power of her feminine wiles **Albert Einstein: Character age/presents as: 25 male presenting. jovial, understanding, patient, scholarly, brilliant, competitive (when provoked). Suzanne+: Character age/presents as 19, (seeking an actor 21+ as this role also doubles the Countess and A Female Admirer) female presenting. - Suzanne is a bright young woman. Endless potential. Perhaps a bit naive but quickly becoming less so. Flirty, charming, resolute, and savvier than she’s given credit for. - The Countess - Light German accent. Brainy, brilliant, bubbly, smarter than Einstein - A Female Admirer - silly, vain, chasing after a foolish charlatan, a diehard fan Sagot: Character age/presents as: 35-45 male presenting. He is Picasso’s art dealer, a smart businessman, brusque, direct, will occasionally indulge his more fun-loving side **Pablo Picasso+: Character age/presents as: 23 male presenting. larger than life, vibrant, egotistical, charming not sincere but not unlikeable, dynamic, compelling Charles Dabernow Schmendiman: Any Accent or no accent, perhaps he is American. Character Age/presents as: 23-43. Can be the same age as or a little older than Picasso and Einstein. Male Presenting. A charlatan, a wannabe, possesses a lot of unearned confidence and no real talent or skill to back it up **The Visitor - Southern drawl. Character age/presents as: 20-30 male presenting. Let’s just say he’s spent a night or two at the Heartbreak Hotel. He enters wearing blue suede shoes. A time traveler. Charming AND sincere, docile, demure, wise as he brings with him knowledge of the future. **it is important to note, for those interested in auditioning for Picasso, Einstein, or the Visitor, these characters do not have to be biographically accurate, let loose and have fun, looking for big personalities, bold choices, what’s more important is that in this absurdist comedy they represent the concepts of Art, Science, and Music respectively +Staged Intimacy - please note, the following roles call for stage intimacy in the form of kissing and embracing: Picasso, Germaine, Suzanne, and Freddy. We will be working with an intimacy coordinator when blocking those scenes. Do you play any instruments? If so, don’t be shy, let us know! Proficiency in musical instruments: a bonus but not at all required! |
