Maitland Repertory Theatre is calling auditions for its second play of 2023, Neil Simon’s "Rumors".

When:         Wednesday 11 January 2023 at 7:30pm

Where:       Maitland Repertory Theatre

Director:     Robert Comber

Season:       9 shows 26 April – 14 May, 2023

Enquiries:   Director Robert Comber - rcomber@bigpond.net.au 

or on 0417 657 959

Auditions will be a mix of warm and cold group reads.

Rehearsals to begin 2 weeks after auditions depending on cast availability.

Register your interest by emailing rcomber@bigpond.net.au with any particular character(s) you may be interested in.

Successful auditionees will be required to become members of Maitland Repertory Theatre (a nominal membership fee applies).

SYNOPSIS:

Neil Simon’s Rumors is a farce in two acts, set in Sneddens Landing New York, that shows a dinner party gone topsy-turvy.  An enjoyable romp that has been staged countless times and is one of Simon's most celebrated comedies.

CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS

CHRIS GORMAN
Attractive woman, late 20’s - mid 30’s, lawyer, sarcastically funny.

KEN GORMAN
Handsomely dressed man mid to late 30’s, lawyer, wants to keep everything in control but trouble doing so.

CLAIRE GANZ
Classy woman late 30’s- early 40’s. Appearance matters, a bit
controlling.  

LENNY GANZ
Older, not as concerned with appearance, Man in his 40’s, lawyer, bit of a drama queen not strong willed.

ERNIE CUZAK
Older man in his mid 40’s- early 50’s, a therapist. A bit pretentious but panicky when not in control. 

COOKIE CUZAK
More matronly woman in her 40’s, outrageously dressed, pretentious.

GLENN COOPER
Male,late 20’s- mid 30’s, running for State Senate with ambition for Higher office. Appearance matters. 

CASSIE COOPER

Trophy Wife in her late 20’s-early 30’s, most modern and best looking,  jealous and insecure 

OFFICER WELCH
Typical in-charge, no nonsense police officer 

OFFICER PUDNEY
New to the job, more modern in approach.