AUDITIONS
for the Spencer Community Theatre production of
“Rumors”
will be held Monday, January 6 and Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 7pm
Call Backs will be held January 8, 2025 at 7pm
About Auditions
Where do I go?
Auditions are held at the SCT Playhouse: located at 518- 1st Ave. E. in Spencer. Doors open at 6:30 pm.
Who can audition? What kinds of roles are available?
Roles are available for women and men 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! You’re welcome to read the script beforehand- they are available for checkout at the SCT Business Offices. If you would like to check a script out, please call 712-262-7336 or just stop by the office. Our regular business hours are Tuesday-Friday 10 am to 5 pm. 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 Rumors 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’s this show all about?
Set in the 1980’s, Rumors is a riotous comedy by Neil Simon that takes place during an elegant dinner party hosted by New York’s Deputy Mayor. When the guests arrive, they discover a gunshot wound and a missing spouse, setting off a chain of mistaken identities, cover-ups, and outrageous rumors.
The play contains strong language; it is intended for adult audiences.
Rumors is directed by Kyle Goeken.
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 12th at 6:30pm and run until the show opens on February 21. Not every person is called to every rehearsal; the time commitment typically depends on the size of the role.
When are performances/strike?
Performances are: February 21, 22, 27 28 and March 1 at 7:30 PM, February 23 at 2pm.
Set strike is Sunday, March 2 at 1pm. Company dinner will follow.
Where are performances?
Performances will take place in the SCT Playhouse at 518- 1st Ave. E.
What if I still have more questions or want to talk to someone about auditioning or being a part of the backstage crew?
Please contact SCT at 712-262-7336 or info@sctplayhouse.org.
Character descriptions (ages are flexible):
Chris Gorman: F, 32 to 40 — Ken’s elegant and attractive wife. A bit high strung. (This is a large role.)
Ken Gorman: M, 32-40 — A well-spoken, handsome attorney. A bit high strung. (This is a large role.)
Claire Ganz: F, 30-45 — Lenny’s gossip-monger, attractive wife. A Westchester, New York housewife type. (This is a large role.)
Lenny Ganz: M, 30-45 — An accountant who has just wrecked his brand new BMW. Irascible, sarcastic, and very likeable. (This is a large role.)
Ernie Cusack: M, 40-60– A smug psychiatrist. (This is a medium role.)
Cookie Cusack: F, 40-60– Ernie’s wife and a cooking show host with a bad back. She has a very dramatic, physical personality. (This is a medium role.)
Glenn Cooper: M, 32-50 — An ambitious, polished man preparing for a run for the state senate. A Kennedy-type. (This is a medium role.)
Cassie Cooper: M, 20-35 — A jealous type who believes in the healing power of crystals. Glenn’s trophy wife. Insecure, sexy, shrewish. (This is a medium role.)
Officer Welch: M or F, 35-50 — A vigorous, straight-talking, veteran police officer. (This is a small role.)
Officer Pudney: M or F), 23-31 — A rookie cop. (This is a very small role.)