Auditions Set for 'Death On The 16th Fairway' at Media Theatre

Media resident Art Leahy’s new play “Death On The 16^th Fairway” is getting ready for its first fully-staged premiere at The Media Theatre this June. Auditions will be held for the show on Sunday April 7 at 6pm. Artistic Director Jesse Cline, who will direct the play, will be in attendance.

This is a non-union performers call. The 14 character play is being produced in celebration of the 2013 US Open Golf Tournament being held at Lower Merion Golf Club this summer and will be used as a fundraiser for several local charities.

“Death on the 16^th Fairway” is a new play by avid golfer and investment adviser Art Leahy. The story of Ryan’s Way Country Club, an exclusive golf, dining, and fitness facility is a fictional story based on Leahy’s behind-the-scenes experience as a golf club member and financial professional.  The murder mystery is great for both golfers and mystery lovers.

In the show, a body is discovered at Fader’s Bog on the course’s signature hole, Hole 16.  The story takes off from that point, with interesting—and, at times, humorous—characters as everyone tries to figure out what has happened during the Ryan’s Way Country Club 50^th Anniversary Celebration.

The Media Theatre production will utilize its technical and design staff to create the world premiere stage production. Specific evenings will be fundraisers for charitable organizations and the production takes place during the US Open in Ardmore. The borough of Media will recognize June as Golf Month as playwright Leahy is a resident of Media.

Seeking the following roles: ALISTAIR LANE: Asst. golf Pro, early to mid 20’s, enthusiastic and organized ; JOHNNY FOURTREES: Head Grounds keeper, 40’s, quiet with a temper; TYLER FLAGG: Head Golf Pro, 40’s, connected and confident; MONTY WOODS, Club President, 50’s, driven, competitive and over-reactive; REBECCA REAGAN: Club Manager, 30’s, career minded and fit; CECILIA HUNTINGTON FAIRWAYS: Socialite, 50’s, discreet and opinionated; LT EUGENE HAZARD, Chief of Police, 50’s. disciplined and suspicious; MISS AIMEE IRONS, Detective, 30’s, keen and results oriented; DR. PRUDENCE WEDGE: coroner, late 40’s, fun and feisty; AUGUSTUS TRAP: retired businessman, late 70’s, stickler to the rules; PAUL KELLOGG: Bartender, 40’s, gambler,  mixologist and opinionated: GRACIE FONTAINE: waitress, 60’s, absentminded and artistic; MS. CERES MULLIGAN: journalist, 40’s, entrepreneur and independent; ASHLEY HAGEN, waitress, easy going and smart.

All ages, types and ethnic origins are encouraged to attend.  Please prepare a short monologue and be prepared to read scenes if asked.

Rehearsals begin mid-May and the production opens June 5. It closes June 16^th for a total of 10 performances. Payment provided. www.mediatheatre.org. Please do not call the theatre. Email rer764@gmail.com for information.

Pictured: Playwright Arthur Leahy, of Media, and Media Theatre Artistic Director Jesse Cline discuss "Death on the 16th Fairway", which is having its first full production this summer in June.