OAKVILLE —The Clockwork Repertory Theater is conducting its third set of auditions for the comedy, “Four Weddings and an Elvis,” written by Nancy Frick and direceted by Bill Wilson, from 12 to 4 p.m. Saturday, January 18, at the theater at 133 Main Street, Oakville.
The play concerns the owner of a Las Vegas Wedding Chapel and the four weddings held there. One involves a couple who really don’t want to be there, another is a pair of ex-actors infatuated with themselves, a third is a couple getting married right out of prison and the fourth is an unexpected wedding where Elvis himself shows up.
Or at least, someone tries to make him show up. Or something like that. Anyway, confusion reins, anger flares, sentiments turn sour and sweet, all at the same time. And oh yes, there is a nerd, an impersonator and one very, very tough broad.
The director will be looking for the following characters, four women and six men:
Sandy, wedding chapel owner, 35-50s, crusty on the outside, heart of gold on the inside, been burned by her ex (divorced and remarried on 4 occasions), but deep down, is still a believer.
Bev, angry bride, 30-40s, ex-hubby is marrying Stan’s ex-wife, thinks she’s head-over-heels for Stan.
Stan, angry groom, 30-40s, ex-wife is marrying Bev’s ex-hubby, still has a hang-up about his ex (please note that the actor cast as Stan may play a dual role).
John, Elvis minister, friend of Sandy’s, 35-50s, should be familiar with a few popular songs by Elvis.
Vanessa, marrying Bryce, aging bride, 40s-60s, former starlet, quite narcissistic, very rapid, sharp and witty, doesn’t miss a beat.
Bryce, marrying Vanessa, aging groom, 40s-60s, former star, quite narcissistic, flamboyant, very enthusiastic, loves hearing his own name (often).
Lou, aging minister, 55-70s, needs a job, very bad Elvis impersonator, punctures Vanessa’s and Bryce’s windbag personalities.
Fiona, marrying Marvin, tough broad, 25-30s, has been around the block, ex-girlfriend of Fist, just got out of prison, trying very hard to change her life, a real softy inside despite her past.
Marvin, marrying Fiona, older, around 50-60s, classic nerd, has a lot of useless knowledge about trivial stuff, has fallen head-over-heels for Fiona.
Fist, very, very tough dude, 30s, quite imposing, a convict but has broken out of prison, ex-boyfriend of Fiona, still holds a torch for her.
Producer , very small role, may be played by actor cast as Stan.
Age may not be as important as to how people “pair” with each other, so plan on coming and giving your best audition reading with the other actors present. All actors cast are paid a fee to assist with expenses.
For more information about these auditions, call the director, Bill Wilson, at 860-274-7247. Snow date will be 12 to 4 p.m. Saturday, January 25.
