AUDITIONING TIPS:

Be prepared: If you are asked to present a song, prepare your piece well. Memorize your selection and practice it many times. Bring a phone with a karaoke track to sing along with, but not a track with vocals (background singers are fine!)

Be kind to everyone and smile: Remember that your audition for every show begins the moment you walk in the door. You may be perfect in the audition room, but rudeness or misbehavior in the lobby will be noticed.

Be on time for your appointment: We ask that you arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment so that all of your paperwork can be completed before you go in for your auditions. Arriving early also gives you time to relax and focus and not feel rushed.

Use your waiting time wisely: It is great to see old friends and make new ones at an audition, but be sure to take some time to focus on your audition.

Dress appropriately: At Theatre Albany, we ask that actors come dressed for movement. This means you should dress in clothes that are comfortable and will not impede your movement, but still be neat, clean and nice looking. (Please, no flip-flops, boots, high heels, wheeled shoes, etc. Sturdy shoes that stay on your feet are a must. Dance shoes are appropriate).

Introduce yourself: When you walk into the audition room, tell us your name and the name of the piece you have prepared. This makes a good first impression.

Mistakes happen: If you make a mistake, do not apologize. Remember that others may not even notice a mistake, but if you point it out to them, they will know for sure. Just keep going!

It’s OK to be nervous: Don’t worry about being nervous. Just about everyone is nervous. Do your best to smile and have a good time.

CHARACTER LIST:

*Ages are suggested ages for the characters

Violet: Female, 40 to 50 years old, The company's Head Secretary and Mr. Hart's Administrative Assistant, she is a single mother and typically stands up for what she believes in. Attractive, strong, ambitious.

Doralee: Female, 20 to 30 years old, A young, sexy spitfire who works at Mr. Hart's office. She is proof that there is more to a woman than just her looks.

Judy: Female, 35-50 years old, The "new" girl at the firm, she has been burned by her husband's affair and is searching for personal empowerment. Insecure, determined, and hopeful.

Franklin Hart: Male, 40 to 50 years old, One of the firm's executives and a notorious chauvinist. He is capable of faking charm but usually shows his true colors as an arrogant, self-absorbed boss.

Roz Keith: Female, 35 to 50 years old, The attentive office gossip queen and snitch. She has an unrequited love for Mr. Hart and will do anything she can to win his approval.

Joe: Male, 25 to 40 years old, A handsome, young office accountant. Genuine and nice, and smitten with Violet.

Dwayne: Male, 25 to 30 years old, Doralee's husband. He is very supportive of her professional pursuits.

Josh: Male, 15 to 25 years old, Violet's awkward teenage son. Must be able to pass as a teenager.

Missy: Female, 25 to 40 years old, Franklin Hart's wife, clueless to her husband's true nature.

Maria: Female, 20 to 40 years old, A young and vibrant secretary in Hart's office.

Dick: Male, 35 to 45 years old, Judy's soon-to-be ex-husband. An average guy, he is sporting a little less hair and a little more paunch than he did ten years ago.

Kathy: Female, 30 to 40 years old, A secretary in Hart's office with a tendency to gossip.

Margaret: Female, 30 to 40 years old, A secretary in Hart's office with a tendency to drink.

Tinsworthy: Male, 50 to 65 years old, Franklin Hart's boss and Chairman of the Board. A good man, who may be wiser to Hart's ways than he lets on.

Ensemble Office employees, police officers, hospital employees: All ages (16 and up), races, genders welcome!!

*All roles will be singing and dancing throughout the show