Lakeland Players Announces Open Auditions for "Stepping Out"

Lakeland Players upcoming comedy...
Stepping Out
Written by Richard Harris
Director: Rob Martin

This is a rollicking comedy about the attempts of some working class amateurs to overcome their inhibitions and two-left feet in a low-rent dance studio in North London. Mavis, a former professional chorus girl tries her hardest to teach the bumbling amateurs some terpsichorean skills for an upcoming recital. But before the dancing begins Mavis must mediate the minor dramas that erupt among this motley but loveable crew on their way to triumph at their recital. Liza Minnelli starred as Mavis in the popular film.

Roles:
Looking for Rose! We are keen to find a talented Black or Asian actress in her 30s/40s to play Rose. She loves to dance, but has a tendency to hide on the back row. We will cast this part ahead of the official audition if necessary. If you fit the bill please get in touch. Mavis - The teacher. Ex pro dancer, attractive, 40, smoker. A pro whose job is to keep the punters happy.Dorothy - small anxious and bird like. 20-45. extravagant dancer.Lynne - 19/20s, eager to please, nursing student by day, dancer by night. Mrs Fraser - pianist, 50ish, northern lady who prides herself on her pessimism.Maxine - Forty something. Competent dancer who enjoys the classes.Andy - Mid 30s. Completely uncoordinated. Geoffrey - mid 40s. Man who doesn’t like to be noticed and normally wouldn’t be. Limited but competent dancer.Vera - 35, neat and proper as a pin. Careful practiced accent that occasionally slips. Sylvia - early 30s. Short bubbly. Bright and outrageous clothes accentuate her ample curves. Chews gum most of the time. Conscious of her weight. Not very good but doesn’t give a damn.Voice 1: any age male/female in 1 scene: a grumpy over worked strict stage hand. Voice 2: any age male or female. Introduces the Mavis Turner Tappers at end of show.
May also double as the house manager for Stepping Out.For more information e-mail steppingout@lakelandplayers.net

AUDITIONS
Held at Central United Methodist
3882 Highland (M-59) - WaterfordJanuary 13, 14, 7 p.m.
Callbacks January 15th, 7p.m. Pre-audition workshop
January 10th 12-4 pm
Learn Basic Tap steps & audition dance.

Please note, prior dancing experience is welcomed but by no means necessary.

Come on out, “play with us!”.