Auditions - The Savannah Sipping Society
AUDITIONS
for the Spencer Community Theatre production of
The Savannah Sipping Society
will be held Tuesday January 4th and Wednesday January 5th, 2022
About Auditions (Where do I go? What do I do?)
When are auditions? Where do I go?
Auditions are January 4th & 5th at 7 PM at the SCT Playhouse: located at 518- 1st Ave. E. in Spencer. Doors open half an hour prior to stated audition time. Please note that it is not necessary to attend both audition times; one or the other will suffice. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic, please do not attend if you are feeling ill and please continue to practice safe, practical social distancing guidelines and hygiene practices.
Who can audition? What kinds of roles are available?
Women 18+. Roles and character descriptions are listed at the end of this announcement!
What do I need to bring with me? Should I prepare anything in advance?
Please be prepared to act! The Savannah Sipping Society features monologues throughout the show. Please be prepared to do a cold reading (not rehearsed) of one monologue from the script. You’re welcome to read the script beforehand-they are available for checkout at the SCT Administrative Offices. If you would like to check a script out, please call 712-262-7336 and schedule a time to stop by. Our regular business hours are Tuesday-Friday. Please be aware of any potential conflicts-there will be room on the audition form for you to list your availability.
Closed Auditions:
Auditions for The Savannah Sipping Society are closed, meaning that only the individuals auditioning and the Directing/ Management team of the production are allowed in the audition space.
About the Show (What is The Savannah Sipping Society?)
What’s this show all about?
Book by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, Jamie Wooten
In this delightful, laugh-a-minute comedy, four unique Southern women, all needing to escape the sameness of their day-to-day routines, are drawn together by Fate—and an impromptu happy hour—and decide it’s high time to reclaim the enthusiasm for life they’ve lost through the years. Together, they discover lasting friendships and a renewed determination to live in the moment—and most importantly, realize it’s never too late to make new old friends. So raise your glass to these strong Southern women and their fierce embrace of life and say “Cheers!” to this joyful and surprisingly touching Jones, Hope, Wooten comedy!
When are rehearsals?
Rehearsals are from 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM Sunday-Thursday, although they will run later the week the show opens. Rehearsals begin Sunday, January 9th and run until the show opens on February 18th. Not every person is called to every rehearsal; the time commitment typically depends on the size of the role! Rehearsal may look a little different from time to time due to SCT’s commitment to providing a safe, healthy experience for all those involved with the production, and we appreciate your patience and willingness to work with us as we continue to make theatre happen.
When are performances?
Performances are: February 18, 19, 26, and 27 at 7:30 PM, February 20 and 28 at 2:00 PM.
Where are performances?
Performances will take place in the SCT Playhouse at 518- 1st Ave. E. in Spencer.
What if I still have more questions or want to talk to someone about auditioning?
No problem! Feel free to contact SCT Executive Director Liz McNea at 712-262-7336 or liz@sctplayhouse.org. The Savannah Sipping Society is directed by Jane Jans and Kathy Krebsbach with Stage Management by Colin Van Westen.
Roles Available
Cast Size: Small, 4F
Characters
Randa (49), a perfectionist and workaholic, is struggling to cope with a surprise career derailment that, unfortunately, reveals that she has no life and no idea how to get one.
Dot (69), still reeling from her husband’s recent demise and the loss of their plans for an idyllic retirement, faces the unsettling prospect of starting a new life from scratch—and all alone.
Marlafaye (57), an earthy and boisterous good ol’ Texas gal, has blasted into Savannah in the wake of losing her tom-cattin’ husband to a twenty-three-year-old dental hygienist. The strength of her desire to establish a new life is equaled only by her desire to wreak a righteous revenge on her ex.
Jinx (53), a spunky ball of fire, offers her services as a much-needed life coach for these women. However, blinded by her determination and efforts to get their lives on track, she over-looks the fact that she’s the one most in need of sage advice.