PRIVATE LIVES
by Noel Coward
Director: Don Bluth
Assistant Director: Julia Moore
SYNOPSIS
In Private Lives, passion, laughter, romance, anger, and love set the stage for a battle of the sexes as divorced couple, Amanda and Elyot, find themselves unwittingly thrown together in Coward’s classic comedy of manners. Unknowingly booking adjoining rooms while on honeymoon with their respective spouses, Victor and Sybil, Amanda and Elyot are forced to face their true feelings for each other. Realizing they have made a pair of mistaken marriages, the divorcees attempt to escape their mismatched partners. With haste, and under the cover of darkness, they flee their honeymoon hotel and unsuspecting spouses in search of privacy at Amanda’s secluded Paris flat. Despite their passion for each other, Amanda and Elyot begin to bicker violently, just as they had done during their marriage. It is clear that the couple cannot live with each other, but cannot live without each other either. When they are discovered several days later by their jilted spouses, all four lovers must finally acknowledge just who is really suited to whom. Fast-paced, witty, and passionate, Noel Coward’s comedy is a delightful romp.
AUDITIONS
Date: Sunday, May 22, 2022
Time: 2 pm to 6 pm
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What to Prepare:
Cold reads from sides provided. – Sides available online on Sign Up Genius for download and at the theatre at time of audition. Select one side for each character that you wish to be considered for.
Bring current headshot and resume.
CALLBACKS
Date: Sunday, May 22, 2022
Time: 7 pm to 8 pm
Where: Don Bluth Front Row Theatre 8989 E. Via Linda Suite 118 Scottsdale, 85258
COVID Protocols: All actors must be vaccinated in order to participate; unvaccinated actors will not be considered.
PRODUCTION INFO
Rehearsals: Rehearsal begins week of June 6th.
Rehearsals are held at the theatre on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings from 6 pm to 9:30 pm and on Saturday mornings from 9:30am to Noon. Tech Week July 18-20 - expect longer rehearsals for tech week.
Performance Run Dates: July 21st to August 27th (24 performances)
All shows are 7pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings and 2pm on Saturday matinees. Please do not audition if you cannot be at every performance. There is a possibility of additional performances on Wednesday evenings at 7 pm and/or Friday matinees at 4 pm with prior notice.
Pay: All Actors will receive a stipend.
CHARACTERS
All Parts are available.
Elyot Chase: Sibyl’s rich and handsome new husband who was formerly married to Amanda. He has a quick and cutting wit that he wields throughout the play. Age: 35-50
Amanda Prynne: A beautiful second-time bride (she was formerly married to Elyot, and is now married to Victor) with a fiery temper and a tendency toward impulsive behavior. Age 35-45
Sibyl Chase: An attractive, twenty-three year-old, first-time bride who feels very threatened by her new husband’s first wife, Amanda. Age 20-30
Victor Prynne: Amanda’s second husband, who is a few years older than Elyot, is very pleased to describe himself as “normal.” Age: 30-40
Louise: A French maid. Must be able to speak French convincingly. Any Age.
CONTACT
Email assistant director Julia Moore with questions: julia@donbluthfrontrowtheatre.com
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