Adult Community Theatre
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Drinking Habits
By Tom Smith
Directed by Bonnie Anglin
Thank you for your interest in auditioning for the Salmon Arts Council Adult Community Theatre production of Drinking Habits, written by Tom Smith. In this hilarious comedy, 2 nuns of the Sisters of Perpetual Sewing have been secretly making wine to sell to keep the struggling convent open, but Paul and Sally, news reporters and former fiancés are hot on their trail! Sprinkle in additional nuns, accusations, mistaken identities, and romances, and you've got a perfect, laugh- out-loud farce!
Auditions:
All roles are open for 5 women and 3 men, ages ranging from twenties to sixty plus.
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Location: Episcopal Hall, 204 Courthouse Dr, Salmon
Times:
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Friday, June 27: 6-9 pm
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Saturday, June 28: 10am-1pm
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WHAT TO EXPECT AT AUDITIONS:
Audition and consent sheets will be available to fill out upon arrival. Please bring a list of all schedule or potential conflicts for rehearsals.
Cold readings: You will be asked to read directly from the script, no need to prepare a monologue. Dress comfortably!
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Rehearsal Schedule &
Performance Dates
Actors will learn their lines on their own for 8 weeks
(July 1st-Aug 31st).
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IN-PERSON REHEARSALS:
Sept 2nd-Oct 30th
Monday thru Thursday evenings from 7-10 pm
Load-in and tech: Sunday, November 2nd from 12-9pm. Attendance is mandatory for cast and crew members.
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Actors will only be called for rehearsals for which they are needed. The schedule for attending will be finalized and dispersed after the play is cast. All cast members are welcome to attend other rehearsals if desired.
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PERFORMANCES at 7pm:
Thursday November 6
Friday November 7
Saturday November 8
Thursday November 13
Friday November 14
Saturday November 15
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FAQ about Rehearsals
WHAT IF I HAVE CONFLICT WITH REHEARSAL/PERFORMANCE DATES?
The director will usually work around minor conflicts, which is why it is important to list and discuss them. This is a huge commitment, and all actors MUST be available for all performances. If you have a conflict with a performance, please reconsider auditioning.
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WHEN WILL I FIND OUT IF I'VE BEEN CAST?
Generally within 48 hours, you will be notified either by phone if you are cast - or - by e-mail if you are not cast. Pending dates to be notified: June 30th/July 1st. A cast meeting will be scheduled and final schedule for actors needed at which rehearsals will be dispersed.
WHAT IF I GET SICK AND MISS REHEARSALS?
Contact the director or stage manager as soon as you can if you miss rehearsal due to illness or emergency. Please, if you are ill, it would be greatly appreciated in consideration of others for you NOT to attend rehearsal.
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For more information or questions please contact:
Bonnie Anglin: 208-303-7450
SAC e-mail: salmonartscouncil@gmail.com
Character Descriptions
*The character age ranges will be keenly observed, due to relationships revealed at the end of the play.
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SISTER PHILAMENA (Fe) - age range 20s - 50s
One of 3 nuns who lives at the Sisters of Perpetual Sewing. Sister Philamena has secretly been making wine for several years with Sister Augusta to make money to keep the convent open. Devout and dedicated to her calling, joyful and humorous, and incapable of lying, she is slightly submissive to Sister Augusta. Must have excellent comic timing and move well.
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SISTER AUGUSTA (Fe) - age range 20s - 50s
One of 3 nuns who lives at the Sisters of Perpetual Sewing. Sister Augusta has secretly been making wine for several years with Sister Philamena to make money to keep the convent open. Devout and dedicated to her calling, joyful and humorous, she is dedicated to "the secret" and rather confident. Must have excellent comic timing and move well.
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GEORGE (M)- age range 20s-30s
Caretaker and gardener at the convent. George isn't dumb, but just a little slow. He is cheerful and agreeable to his duties. Sometimes innocently oblivious. Must have excellent comic timing and move well.
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MOTHER SUPERIOR (Fe) – age range 40s - 60s
Mother Superior has been in control of the Sisters of Perpetual Sewing for many years. She HATES alcohol, especially WINE. She is wily, all-knowing, and dedicated to her beliefs. Must have excellent comic timing and move well.
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PAUL (M)-age 24
Newspaper Reporter. Co-worker and former fiancé of Sally. Paul is an orphan. He's a good writer, but his conscience sometimes gets in the way of his reporting. High energy. Must be a master of comic timing and move well.
SALLY (Fe) - age range 20s
Award winning Newspaper Reporter. Co-worker and former fiancé of Paul. Left him standing at the altar on their wedding day to "cover an important story"! Quick-witted and sometimes sharp- tongued, Sally is sarcastically humorous. Must have excellent comic timing and move well.
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SISTER MARY CATHERINE (Fe) - age 24
A novice nun sent to the convent to finish her training. She is an orphan as well. Meek and timid, Sister Mary Catherine is innocent, inquisitive and gullible. Must have excellent comic timing and move well.
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FATHER CHENILLE (M) - age range 40s - 60s
Priest of the local parish next door to the convent. Patient, understanding, and a little clumsy. Must have excellent comic timing and move well.