Spencer Community Theatre--Celebrating Our 65th Season!

                                                     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- 1^st 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- 1^st 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.)