The Trial of Wild Gil Hiccup The Phoenix Theatre

Auditions for the above are to be held on the 9th July 2011. Details are as follows: Audition venue - The Phoenix Theatre Hamilton Hill Performance dates September 2/3/4*/9/10/11*/16/17 (*matinee sessions) Rehearsal times: Tuesday / Thursday evenings 7-30PM - 9PM and Sundays (time to be confirmed). THE TRIAL OF WILD GIL HICCUP (A comedy about cowboys, lawmen, and one bad ass gunslinger) THE STORY... Set in the Wild West town of Slimy Gulch, the ruthless gunslinger, Wild Gil Hiccup has finally been apprehended, and is on trial for the cold blooded killin of three hundred and three men. If Wild Gil is found guilty by the jury, then he will hang for his crimes. The question is though, is the man on trial the real Wild Gil? His lawyer Mr Jesse Janes insists that he isn’t, but can he prove it so? Likewise, can the lawyer for the prosecution, Mr Hyatt Twerp convince the jury that the man on trial is indeed the real Wild Gil? Will the various witnesses provide vital clues as to the identity of the man on trial, and indeed, his guilt? To find out, I guess ya’ll have to join me at the hearing! Now let me tell yer folks, from what I’ve been led to believe, this is shaping up to be a one of a kind courthouse drama, and a must see for lovers of John Wayne, Clint Eastwood and side splittin comedy theatre. I think it’s gonna be good, I think at times it’s gonna be bad, and at times, I’m positive that it’s gonna be goddam ugly, but if it ain’t the funniest western spoof we’ve ever witnessed, then the judge wants us to tell him what is! So bring along your friends and family (as long as they ain’t rednecks), and join us at the trial. Rock Goodson Chief Editor Slimy Gulch Express THE ROLES (and suggested characteristics / age range.) Otis Courtroom Attendant (Negro, athletic age 25-35) Hyatt Twerp Lawyer for the prosecution (age range 25-50) Jessie Janes Lawyer for the defence (age range 25-50) Justice William Hammerstein 3rd Presiding Judge (age range 45-60) Deputy Dorg Town Deputy (age 20-30) Amy-Lou Backwoods Saloon dancer / call girl (pretty, age 20-40) Jacob Honeybee Operator of local betting establishment (age: 35-50) Mary -Jean Backwoods Saloon dancer / call girl (pretty, age 20-40) Harry Joe Dumbleton Gambler and hit man of sorts (age 40-50) Lim Too Tan Maid out at the saloon (Chinese / Malay (age 25-50) Sheeska Bab Owner Slimy Gulch general store (Punjabbi tribe age 35-50)