AUDITION | The Kirkwood Players

Announcing auditions for...

Plaza Suite

Neil Simon created an actor's paradise with Plaza Suite. Each of the play's three wildly funny acts feature roles that combine the comedic talent of a character actor with the three-dimensional skills of a lead actor.

The Kirkwood Players look forward to presenting each of Plaza Suite's three acts with unique casts, spanning a diverse collection of actors to bring this play to life.

About the Show

Auditions

Sunday, February 22nd from 3:00 - 6:30 PM

Monday, February 23rd from 6:30 - 9:00 PM

Callbacks: February 25th from 7:00 - 9:00 PM

This is an Open Call Audition. There are no reserved timeslots. Actors are welcome to show up at any point within the timeframes provided and will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis.

Resumes and headshots are welcome but not required. We welcome all experience levels.

Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. For greater accessibility, actors will also have the opportunity to indicate on their form if they would like to perform a prepared monologue (comedic, contemporary preferred).

Performances: Fri/Sat/Sun, April 17-26th

Rehearsals: Tues, Wed, Thurs, Sat + Tech

Introductory Meeting: Tues, March 3rd

*Please come prepared with possible scheduling conflicts. Not all actors will be called for every rehearsal.

Audition & Rehearsal Location:

Westchester Community Church

1840 Westchester Blvd

Westchester, IL 60154

**Use back entrance**

Performance Location:

Oakbrook Terrace Heritage Center

1S325 Ardmore Ave

Villa Park, IL 60181

This is an unpaid, non-equity production.

Questions?

Email: thekirkwoodplayers@gmail.com

Call: (630) 456-3372

ABOUT THE PRODUCTION

The Kirkwood Players' audiences are overdue for a show that is pure fun, and Plaza Suite is the perfect play to bring it back. The content is relatable, the casting opportunities are robust, and it is written by one of the most influential comedic playwrights, Neil Simon.

This 1960's romp is far from outdated, as proved by its extremely popular Broadway revival in 2022. We are ecstatic about bringing the delights of a vintage household name to our modern community.

MEET THE TEAM

Allen Kallas and Peter Pohlhammer will be joining forces to direct Plaza Suite. Allen, a founding Kirkwood Player and our long-time Technical Director, has a special spot for social satire, making him the keenest eye we could employ on a show like Plaza Suite. Meanwhile, Peter's knack for relatability ensures Neil Simon's satirical characters will hit close to home. Producing the show will be Kp President, Erina Johnson.

ROLES

ACT I - "Visitor From Mamaroneck"

Karen Nash (F/late 30's-50's yrs) - Spunky, affable suburban wife
Sam Nash (M/late 30's-50's yrs) - Man with a competitive spirit toward life
Jean McCormack (F/mid 20-30's yrs) - Sam's studious secretary
Bellhop (any/any) - Knowledgeable employee
Waiter (M/any) - Unsuspecting guest of the night

ACT II - "Visitor From Hollywood"

Jesse Kiplinger (M/30-50 yrs) - Confident, successful man
Muriel Tate (F/30-50 yrs) - Jesse's seemingly naive former classmate

ACT III - "Visitor From Forest Hills"

Norma Hubley (F/50+ yrs) - Sensible wife
Roy Hubley (M/50+ yrs) - Explosive husband
Bordon Eisler (M/late 20-30's) - Happy-go-luck groom
Mimsey Hubley (F/late 20-30's) - Happy-go-lucky bride