Marloo One Act Season- "The Boor Hug" & "Pay Cisca Minetti"

 Darlington Theatre Players Inc
AUDITION NOTICE for two short plays to be performed at the Marloo Theatre in the Short Play Season in September 10 – 20, six performances.

Auditions to be held at the Marloo Theatre,  Marloo Road, Greenmount.
Sunday 22 June 2pm to 4pm.

"The Boor Hug"
A French Farce by Georges Feydeau.
Directed by Jean- Marie Pasquier
Enquiries: 0422 267 972 jean-marie@westnet.com.au

Synopsis:
Set in the late 1800s Casimir must break up with his girlfriend Mimi to marry the daughter of his Godmother who stutters and is filthy rich. Casimir is also fed up with the Parisian maid’s behaviour and brings in Flugel, a German valet, from the border of the Alsace countryside. Flugel is a simple and pure soul with a very thick German accent.

The blunders of this unbelievable fellow cause the total collapse of Casimir’s wedding plans to the delight of Mimi.

Cast Required:
Casimir                              30-45 Male
Flugel                                25-40 Male. Must sustain heavy German accent.
Mimi                                  20-30 Female
Madame Prevallon               50+ Female

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"Pay Cisca Minetti"
By Jean Oliver
Directed by Lee Thompson
Enquiries: 9294 3090 a/h or 0417 974 987 (work 9571 7060)

Synopsis:
An Australian story-not really a drama not really a comedy. More a snap shot of life in a Melbourne suburb in the mid 60s.A migrant Italian family tries to cope with life in a new country and to feel that they belong. Then the school community becomes involved with them.

Cast Required:
Mr Rutter                                   male  30ish – television compere
Mrs Manetti                                female, Italian 30s long hair
Mr Manetti                                 male , Italian 30s wheelchair bound
Sophia Manetti                           female, daughter, 12 ish.
Mrs Oates                                  female, 40s
Mrs Taylor                                  female  40s
Mrs Blackburn                             female  40s
Mrs Hayden- Wilks                      female 60s

Crew will also be required: Stage Managers, Props, Lighting , Sound, Set design and Construction.