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NEIL SIMON'S THE ODD COUPLE
Audition Dates: Sunday, August 18 | 3pm Tuesday, August 20 | 7pm Please arrive at the designated time. Want to submit a video audition? Email Mitch at [email protected] for more info. Audition Type: Non-union, non-paid Audition Location: Haines City Theatre 303 Ledwith Ave Haines City, FL 33844 Show Dates: November 1-17 Fridays & Saturdays | 7:30pm Show | 6:30pm Call Sundays | 2:30pm Show | 1:30pm Call Rehearsal Schedule:
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What to prepare? Be prepared for a cold read from excerpts of the script. Please arrive at the designated audition time or before to register and allow ample time to read different sections. Character Descriptions: OSCAR MADISON Age Range: Early 30s to late 50s Gender: Male Personality Traits: Carefree, easygoing, messy, humorous, good-hearted Appearance: Disheveled, often wearing casual, rumpled clothes Background/Occupation: A sportswriter who is recently divorced, enjoys his freedom, and often hosts poker games with friends Key Relationships: Roommate and friend to Felix Ungar. His relationship with Felix drives the central conflict of the story. Role in the Story: Oscar’s messy lifestyle clashes with Felix’s neat habits, creating comedic and heartfelt situations as they navigate living together. Special Skills or Requirements: Ability to deliver comedic lines with a laid-back attitude and convey genuine concern and friendship. Estimated # of Rehearsals: 29 FELIX UNGAR Age Range: Early 30s to late 50s Gender: Male Personality Traits: Neurotic, meticulous, obsessive-compulsive, high-strung, kind-hearted, loyal Appearance: Well-groomed, always neatly dressed, clean-cut Background/Occupation: Recently separated from his wife, Felix is a news writer who struggles to cope with his new single status Key Relationships: Roommate and friend to Oscar Madison. His relationship with Oscar is central to the plot. Role in the Story: Felix’s obsessive habits and neurotic behavior provide a humorous contrast to Oscar’s laid-back style, leading to both comedic and touching moments. Special Skills or Requirements: Ability to portray a range of emotions from comedic frustration to genuine pathos. Physical comedy skills are beneficial. Estimated # of Rehearsals: 29 ROY Character: Roy Age Range: Late 20s to early 60s Gender: Male Personality Traits: Practical, cynical, dry sense of humor, level-headed Appearance: Neatly dressed, business-like appearance Background/Occupation: Oscar’s accountant and one of his poker buddies Key Relationships: Poker buddy to Oscar, Felix, Speed, Murray, and Vinnie Role in the Story: Roy often serves as the voice of reason among the group, getting exasperated by the chaos caused by Oscar and Felix. Special Skills or Requirements: Ability to deliver dry, sarcastic lines with a sense of exasperation and humor. Estimated # of Rehearsals: 18 SPEED Character: Speed Age Range: Late 20s to early 60s Gender: Male/Female Personality Traits: Quick-tempered, sarcastic, blunt, loyal Appearance: Casual but tidy, often with an irritated expression Background/Occupation: One of Oscar’s poker-playing friends Key Relationships: Poker buddy to Oscar, Felix, Roy, Murray, and Vinnie Role in the Story: Speed’s quick temper and sarcastic wit add to the humor and dynamics of the poker group. Special Skills or Requirements: Ability to portray irritation and sarcasm in a humorous manner. Estimated # of Rehearsals: 18 MURRAY Character: Murray Age Range: Late 20s to early 60s Gender: Male/Female Personality Traits: Friendly, gullible, good-natured, peacekeeper Appearance: Casual, typically dressed like a policeman when on duty Background/Occupation: A policeman and one of Oscar’s poker buddies Key Relationships: Poker buddy to Oscar, Felix, Roy, Speed, and Vinnie Role in the Story: Murray often tries to keep the peace among the group, providing a calming influence. Special Skills or Requirements: Ability to portray a friendly, easygoing demeanor and handle light comedic moments. Estimated # of Rehearsals: 18 VINNIE Character: Vinnie Age Range: Late 20s to early 60s Gender: Male Personality Traits: Mild-mannered, timid, conservative, good-hearted Appearance: Neatly dressed, often looks a bit flustered Background/Occupation: The most conservative member of the poker group, married Key Relationships: Poker buddy to Oscar, Felix, Roy, Speed, and Murray Role in the Story: Vinnie often finds himself caught in the middle of the group’s antics and arguments, adding to the comedic elements. Special Skills or Requirements: Ability to portray a timid, flustered character with good comedic timing. Estimated # of Rehearsals: 18 CECILY PIGEON Character: Cecily Pigeon Age Range: Late 20s to mid-30s Gender: Female Personality Traits: Bubbly, flirtatious, naive, sweet, friendly Appearance: Attractive, fashionable, playful attire Background/Occupation: Lives in the same building as Oscar and Felix Key Relationships: Younger sister to Gwendolyn Pigeon, neighbor to Oscar and Felix Role in the Story: Cecily’s flirtatious and carefree nature provides a comedic and romantic element to the play. Special Skills or Requirements: Ability to convey a bubbly, flirtatious personality with charm and humor. Estimated # of Rehearsals: 13 GWENDOLYN PIGEON Character: Gwendolyn Pigeon Age Range: Late 20s to early 40s Gender: Female Personality Traits: Charming, bubbly, slightly more mature, flirtatious, kind-hearted Appearance: Attractive, fashionable, elegant clothing Background/Occupation: Lives in the same building as Oscar and Felix Key Relationships: Older sister to Cecily Pigeon, neighbor to Oscar and Felix Role in the Story: Gwendolyn’s interactions with Oscar and Felix add a humorous and romantic dimension to the play. Special Skills or Requirements: Ability to portray a charming, flirtatious character with a touch of sophistication and humor. Estimated # of Rehearsals: 13 |