Exit the Body: a Farce in Three Acts
By Fred Carmichael
Directed By Vedis Oberyn
Open Auditions: May 6th and May 7th, 7-9pm
Rehearsal Timeframe: May - June
Evening Performances (7:30pm): June 22nd, 2024
Matinee Performances (2:30pm): June 23rd, 2024
Content Label: PG13 (depictions of drinking and smoking, light violence)
The Majestic Theatre (a division of the City of Corvallis Parks and Recreation department) is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and to creating a safe place for actors of all backgrounds to explore their craft. We are particularly eager to work with artists of color and other artists from marginalized communities. All auditions are free and open to the public. This audition is for an amateur, volunteer production. The Majestic Theatre staff and volunteers do not discriminate on the basis of age, national origin, race, gender, ethnic background, ability, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or any protected class.
Auditions will be held in person at the Majestic Theatre.
SHOW SYNOPSIS
In rural New Hampshire, a writer of mystery novels rents a charming house to vacation for a month. While hoping to simply relax and reinvigorate their creative spirit, author Crane Hammond is caught by total surprise when a body not only shows up, but disappears—only to be replaced by another! Crane’s vacation is quickly upended when their rental turns out to be the focal point of a jewel heist. Not all is as it appears in this sleepy, country town—and Crane Hammond has somehow ended up right in the middle of it.
FROM THE DIRECTOR Vedis Oberyn
For fans of Scooby-Doo, The Westing Game, and Clue, this 1960s comedy is sure to delight and entertain. With this light hearted merry-go-round whodunnit, put your detective brain to the test in solving this mystery!
PREPARATION NOTES
No need to prepare a monologue - sides will be provided.
Please wear clothing that is comfortable, it is recommended to bring a water bottle.
CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS
General Note Example: All characters do not have a specific race or ethnic background; we're excited to see a diverse pool of actors audition for all roles. Ages listed are the approximate ages of the characters themselves. We invite actors of any age to audition for any role.
For each of your characters, provide the following in the following format:
Character Name: Crane Hammond
Character Age: 20s-40s
Character Race: Any
Character Ethnicity: Any
Character Gender: Any
Desired Actor Gender: Any
Ability/movement/intimacy: Character faints three times. Character has the most lines/time on stage.
Character Description: Crane Hammond is a talented and popular mystery writer with a charming personality and a can-do attitude. Crane’s candor is likable and approachable.
Character Name: Kate Bixley
Character Age: 30s-40s
Character Race: Any
Character Ethnicity: Any
Character Gender: Character is feminine.
Ability/movement/intimacy: This character spends the most time getting up and down again. Moderate movement. Character spends the second-most time on stage.
Character Description: Kate is a city-born gal with a strong sense of self. Very confident and sarcastic, Kate is quick with sharp remarks, wearing her thoughts clearly on her face.
Character Name: Helen O’Toole
Character Age: 50s+
Character Race: Any
Character Ethnicity: Any
Character Gender: Character is feminine
Ability/movement/intimacy: Character does quite a bit of running around.
Character Description: Helen O’Toole is a clever real estate agent. Efficient and straight-laced, Helen is well meaning and adores her country town.
Character Name: Vernon Cookley
Character Age: 50+
Character Race: Any
Character Ethnicity: Any
Character Gender: Character is masculine
Ability/movement/intimacy: Character does quite a bit of moving around, including sitting down and getting up again in succession.
Character Description: Vernon is a polite but stern New England jack-of-all-trades.
Character Name: Lillian Seymour
Character Age: 50s+
Character Race: Any
Character Ethnicity: Any
Character Gender: Character is feminine
Ability/movement/intimacy: Character does some sitting up and down
Character Description: Lillian is a well-dressed and eclectic designer. Bright, charming, and with a zest for life—Lillian enjoys a jet-setting lifestyle.
Character Name: Lyle Rogers
Character Age: 25+
Character Race: Any
Character Ethnicity: Any
Character Gender: Character is masculine
Ability/movement/intimacy: Character does quite a lot of moving around.
Character Description: Lyle is a fashionable gentleman recently wed to Lillian and deeply in love. Equally zany as his new spouse, Lyle is always up for whatever hijinks Lillian might tap him into.
Character Name: Randolph
Character Age: 18-27
Character Race: Any
Character Ethnicity: Any
Character Gender: Character is masculine
Ability/movement/intimacy: Character does quite a bit of moving about; potential for simple intimacy choreography with the actor playing Jenny.
Character Description: Randolph is a young criminal with an awkward charm and a sleazy smile. Randolph is proud and a bit obvious, trying hard to look like the ideal cartoon criminal.
Character Name: Jenny
Character Age: 18-27
Character Race: Any
Character Ethnicity: Any
Character Gender: Character is feminine.
Ability/movement/intimacy: Character does quite a bit of moving about; ; potential for simple intimacy choreography with the actor playing Raymond.
Character Description: Jenny is a sweet, cloudy young maid who works in the house that O’Toole has rented out to Crane Hammond. Bubbly, loud, and a bit naive, Jenny is like a human sunflower.
Character Name: Philip Smith
Character Age: 50+
Character Race: Any
Character Ethnicity: Any
Character Gender: Any
Ability/movement/intimacy: Character does quite a bit of moving about.
Character Description: Philip is a well put together individual with a friendly demeanor.
Character Name: Richard Hammond
Character Age: 20s-40s
Character Race: Any
Character Ethnicity: Any
Character Gender: Any
Ability/movement/intimacy: Some movement; character does not appear until the final act.
Character Description: Richard is a bright young writer with big aspirations. Working towards their big break, Richard deeply loves their spouse Crane and is a charming, if easily confused, individual.