darla posted on December 01, 2011 18:44
Auditions for "The Good Doctor"
Whether you're on stage or backstage, being part of one of our local productions is lots of fun!
Auditions for "The Good Doctor"
Date: Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Place: Paragraphs on Padre Book Store
A working-class man sneezes on the back of his rich boss's head at the opera and can't stop apologizing. A Casanova sets his amorous sights on a friend's wife. Frightened governesses, eager dental students, bankers with gout, fixed-rate prostitutes and freelance faux suicides appear in ''The Good Doctor,'' which is based on a variety of short stories by Russian writer Anton Chekhov. The setting is turn of the century Russia
The play isn't really a typical play at all; instead it is a collection of sketches woven together by the thread of the Writer who acts as narrator. There are 24 different parts, all of which were originally played by five actors. For El Paseo's production, director JoAnn Evans hopes to include many more cast members; some of whom may play in only one scene while others will play multiple roles.
"The Good Doctor" is not a Simon gag fest like his other early plays. There are tender and even wistful moments, ironic twists, and several episodes that border on rough and tumble vaudeville.
There will be a read through for cast members on December 15th and then the cast will have the holidays off to work on lines. Rehearsals will begin on January 3rd. The performance date for the show is February 10th.
The production also requires a great crew so if you don't want to be on stage but would like to be part of the show, El Paseo needs you.
For additional information about the auditions, contact JoAnn Evans at 956-572-5730