Arts & Entertainment
Auditions for actor John O'Hurley's "The Perfect Dog" musical at Footlighters Theater August 7 & 8
Footlighters Theater in Berwyn holding open auditions for delightful children's musical, The Perfect Dog, on Mon/Tues Aug. 7 & 8
Please come audition for this delightful children's musical based on the book of the same name by "Seinfeld" star and National Dog Show fame, John O'Hurley. Cast includes roles for two "teens," adults and a number of "dogs" of varying ages/sizes. Delightful music written by David Abbinanti (Ghost, Saturday Night Fever, Ring of Fire) with a fun-filled book written by Jill Abbinanti (i.e. NCIS).
The Perfect Dog, now in its third year of production in the Delaware Valley, is adapted from the book of the same name by John O’Hurley, the Seinfeld ensemble actor (Elaine’s boss, J. Peterman). O’Hurley hosts The National Dog Show Presented by Purina, which is taped at the Expo Center in Oaks for broadcast nationally on NBC Thanksgiving Day.
The four-show run in November is part of National Dog Show Month in Philadelphia, leading up to the annual National Dog Show at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks.
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The show runs Friday-Sunday, Nov. 10-12 with a special encore presentation on Thursday, Nov. 16, which includes a talk-back with John O'Hurley who will be in town for the National Dog Show that weekend.
Story Line: Sam, a twelve-year old perfectionist, searches for a flawless dog to enter in the town’s dog contest. Unable to find a canine that measures up, Sam must resort to training the family dog, Max, who is less than eager to obey commands. In the end, Sam and Max learn that there is no such thing as perfect, but there is such a thing as being perfect for each other.
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Open Auditions are at 7:00pm both August 7th and August 8th. Come prepared with an upbeat and/or humorous Broadway song. Cold reads will be done from the script.
Cast Includes:
SAM BROWN — Young(er) Female
MAX—Male, The Brown’s Dog
CHARLIE - Sam's Best Friend - Young(er) Male
MR. BROWN, Sam's Father - Adult Male
MRS. BROWN, Sam's Mother - Adult Female
MS. HAYES - Sam's Teacher - Adult Female
IDEAL IDA - Sam's Idol - Adult Female
DOGS:
FRENCH POODLE - Female
YORKIE - Male
BRITISH BULLDOG - Male
GERMAN SHEPHERD - Male
ALEX/PARTY KID: Male or Female
Some roles may be doubled.
Questions please contact producer Sue Scott at sue.ryder.scott@gmail.com.
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