We'd love to tell you who's going to be starring in our next performance, but we don't even know. Maybe it will be you!
Our auditions are all "cold reads," meaning that no preparation is necessary. If you feel inclined to get a jump on the competition, many scripts are available from the Toledo Public Library. Headshots and résumés are not required, however they are always welcome. We provide a brief information sheet that you will need to complete in order to audition. So what are you waiting for?!
If you know of anyone who might like to be added to The Village Players' e-mail or postcard audition list please send us an e-mail at VPlayers@gmail.com. Thank you very much.
Auditions for "Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks" |
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| Audition Dates | Mon., June 23, 2008 7:00PM | Tue., June 24, 2008 7:00PM | |
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The Story: |
A formidable woman hires an acerbic dance instructor to
give her lessons at her gulf-front condo in St. Petersburg Beach,
Florida. Antagonism between this gay man and this widow of a Southern
Baptist minister gives way to profound compatibility as they swing
dance, tango, cha-cha, and execute contemporary dances while sharing
secrets, joys and fears. During the sixth and final lesson, she reveals a closely guarded secret - she is terminally ill. He shares his greatest gifts - loyalty and compassion. |
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The Characters: |
1 male - 40s; 1 female - 60s+ |
Auditions for "My Three Angels" |
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| Audition Dates | Mon., Sep. 8, 2008 7:00PM | Tue., Sep. 9, 2008 7:00PM | |
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The Story: |
The year is 1910. The scene is French Guiana, a region where on Christmas Day the temperature has graciously dropped to 104 degrees. Three convicts are employed as roofers by a family whose roof is in desperate need of maintenance. On their way from France is an evil-minded cousin who wants to oust the father of this family from the business and his cold-blooded nephew, who is jilting the father's daughter for an heiress. The three convicts (2 murderers and 1 swindler)"take on" the visitors. All three convicts have warm hearts and are passionate believers in true justice. Possessing every criminal art and penal grace, they set matters right. In doing so, they redeem themselves as real life angels to the grateful family. |
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The Characters: |
7 men; 3 women |
Auditions for "Don't Hug Me" |
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| Audition Dates | Mon., Nov. 10, 2008 7:00PM | Tue., Nov. 11, 2008 7:00PM | |
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The Story: |
Bunyan Bay, Minnesota. It's the coldest day of the year and cantankerous bar owner, Gunner Johnson, wants to sell out and move to Florida. Cara, his wife and former Winter Carnival Bunyan Queen, wants to stay. Their pretty waitress wants to pursue a singing career. Her fiancé wants her to stay home. It's a battle of wills. When a fast-talking karaoke salesman promises to bring romance into their lives through the "magic" of karaoke, all heck breaks loose! |
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The Characters: |
3 men; 2 women |
Auditions for "Out of Sight-Out of Murder" |
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| Audition Dates | Mon., Jan. 12, 2009 7:00PM | Tue., Jan. 13, 2009 7:00PM | |
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The Story: |
Peter Knight is grinding out a murder story in an old mansion where another author was murdered years ago. A weird electrical storm affects a cosmic snafu and his characters come to life. They are quickly out of control and their bodies pile up. Can Peter find the killer before the killer gets his author? Is romance with the ingénue leading anywhere? Where is the fortune mentioned in the will? |
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Auditions for "Office Hours" |
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| Audition Dates | Sun., Mar. 15, 2009 7:00PM | Mon., Mar. 16, 2009 7:00PM | |
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The Story: |
On as Friday afternoon in six different offices in a big city, we follow six different stories which are somehow related. It's a wild ride with an ending that sends the audience into a collective howl. |
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The Characters: |
16 characters can be played by as few a 3 men and 2 women |
Last Modified: 05/07/08