Bleeding Hearts Cabaret - A Villain's Tale

Audition Dates: November 30, 4-8 PM, December 1, 12-5 PM
Location: Playcrafters of Skippack
2011 Store Road, Skippack, PA 19474.
Performance Dates: February 14 and 15 @ 8PM

This is your opportunity to delve into the darker side of performance and bring complex characters to life on stage! We are looking for actors who want to play larger-than-life eccentric characters. We will be selecting songs from some of Broadway's favorite darker shows, but feel free to bring new ideas.

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The Philadelphia Story

Audition Dates: December 9 and 10, 6-10 PM
Callbacks by invitation only
Location: Playcrafters of Skippack
2011 Store Road, Skippack, PA 19474.
Performance Dates: March 14 - March 29

Set in the late 1930s, The Philadelphia Story is a classic Screwball comedy, and a masterclass in sharp wit and even sharper tongues. Character breakdowns below.

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Tracy Lord (25-40)
The eldest daughter of the old money Lord family of Philadelphia. A sophisticated and blue-blooded WASP through and through, Tracy does not suffer fools, has an acerbic wit, is strong-willed and outspoken, and can be at times unforgiving of some basic human flaws. After finding herself in the complicated and vulnerable position of being wanted by three different men, and after the return of her philandering father, Tracy begins to see that human vulnerability is part of life, and that even she is not as impenetrable and invulnerable as she once imagined.

Dexter Haven (25-40)
Handsome and oh-so-casually witty, C.K. Dexter Haven is also a member of the upper class, but his taste for drink drove a wedge between him and Tracy. Now he is back with one goal in mind: to stop Tracy from ruining her life by marrying a dullard. Dexter is beloved by the Lord family and fits in well with their well-bred and formal lifestyle, having been raised in the upper class himself. Dexter is cool and smooth with sharp wit to match Tracy's. His delivery is subtle but quick and always accompanied by a twinkle in the eye.

Sandy Lord (25-45)
The eldest son of the Lord family. He is both charming and quick witted, and wholly devoted to his family. Throughout the entirety of the play, he works to make sure that the family is protected.

Dinah (15-20)
Tracy's precocious school age sister who often serves as comic relief. Dinah is partial to Dexter and plays a role in reminding Tracy of her affections for her ex-husband. Dinah is mischievous but innocent and always with a golden heart.

Margaret Lord (45-60)
Margaret is the loving mother of Tracy, Dinah and Seth. She is young at heart and prone to forgiveness -- occasionally to Tracy's chagrin. She is the warm sunshine others come to bathe in ... aside from when she has to think on the extramarital affair of her husband, Seth Lord. She is torn whether or not to reunite, and occasionally lives in the comfortable state of denial.

Mike Conner (30-45)
Born and raised in South Bend, Indiana, Mike Connor is a hard-working, cynical, and skeptical short story writer, who writes for the tabloids to pay his bills. He rolls his eyes at his commission to cover Tracy Lord's wedding, dismissing the topic as superficial and the family as rich snobs. After spending some time with the Lord family, however, Mike becomes charmed by their graciousness and specifically by the intelligent Tracy. As he falls in love with Tracy, his reverse-snobbery dissipates and he comes to appreciate the finer things. He is at once charming and snarky, and fancies himself a real artist in a world full of charlatans and dilettantes.

Liz Embry (25-45)
Liz is a sardonic and wise photographer who works alongside Mike for Spy Magazine. A long-suffering admirer of Mike's, she is waiting for the day he takes notice of her and pops the question. Liz is imperturbable, intelligent, and genuine, displaying an earthy wit and an intelligent warmth.

George Kittredge (30-45)
George Kittredge is, as Tracy describes him, the opposite of Dexter in every way - which is precisely why she wants to marry him. He does not come from old money, but has earned his wealth through business. He is depicted as fondly doting and admiring of Tracy, but somewhat ill-at-ease in her social world. George is earnest but dull and while seemingly perfect in the beginning, shows an unforgiving side that would prove to be problematic when married to the spitfire Tracy.

Seth Lord (45-60)
Tracy and Dinah's philandering father, who left their mother to have an affair with a dancer in New York, but returns in time for Tracy's wedding. He lays some of the blame for his affair on Tracy's forthright and critical personality, but eventually expresses his pride and admiration for her by the end.

Uncle Willie (45-65)
Tracy's uncle who is charming but a bit of a rascal (read: his behavior would be canceled in today's culture). He is a flirt and often the comic relief.

Mac the Night Watchman/Thomas the Butler/Edward/Elise (40+, both gender and age could be fluid)
Mac the night watchman is, as Tracy describes him “A prince of a man”. A stalwart employee of the Lord family, Mac is respectful and respected. Role would double to cover other small characters.