Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

Saturday, April 26, 2025

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (C)

no lunch break will be taken

APPOINTMENTS

Contact Maria Leon Hickox (Production manager) via email at theatrearlington.org

CONTRACT

SPT

$323 weekly minimum (SPT 1)

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU (see breakdown).

PREPARATION

Please arrive at least 15 minutes early with your headshot and resume. Audition sides will be available on the website.

LOCATION

Theatre Arlington

305 W Main St

Arlington, TX 76010-7115

PERSONNEL

Expected to attend:

Director: Sharon Kaye Miller

Co-Director: Larry Cure

Executive Producer: Steven D Morris

Stage Manager: Victoria Esquibell

Production Manager: Maria Leon Hickox

OTHER DATES

Rehearsal Schedule:

Rehearsals will begin August 11, 2025

Rehearsals will be M-F evenings 6:30-10:00pm and Saturday Mornings

Performance Schedule:

September 12-28, 2025

Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:30pm & Sundays at 2:00pm

OTHER

Theatrearlington.org

An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.

Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.

Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.

BREAKDOWN

YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU

SEEKING:

Penelope “Penny” Sycamore (age: 40 and up) Penelope is the mother of Essie and Alice, wife of Paul, and daughter of Martin. She writes plays and paints as hobbies because it makes her happy but is terrible at both. Penny is a loving mother and wife.

Alice Sycamore (age: 20s) Fiancé of Tony Kirby, daughter of Paul and Penny, Granddaughter of Martin, sister of Essie. The only "normal" family member. She has an office job and is in love.

Essie Carmichael (20s) Wife of Ed, daughter of Penny and Paul Sycamore, Granddaughter of Martin, sister of Alice. She is full of energy. As a hobby she makes candy that Ed sells. Essie dreams of being a ballerina but is a terrible dancer.

Paul Sycamore (age: 40s and up) Father of Essie and Alice, husband of Penny, Son-in-law of Martin. He is a Tinker who manufactures fireworks in the basement with the help of his assistant Mr. De Pinna. His hobby is playing with erector sets.

Ed Carmichael (age: 20s) Husband of Essie, son-in-law of Paul and Penny. He is a xylophone player and distributes Essie's candies. Ed is an amateur printer who prints anything that sounds good to him. He also likes to make masks.

Mr. De Pinna (age: 40s and up) The iceman who came inside to speak to Paul five years before and never left. He helps Mr. Sycamore build fireworks, and moonlights as a model in Mrs. Sycamore's paintings.

Donald (age: 35 and up) The boyfriend of Rheba, who seems to serve as volunteer handyman for the Sycamores. Very good natured.

Rheba (age: 35 and up) The maid and cook to the Sycamore family. She is dating/adores Donald. She loves the family and loves to laugh.

Tony Kirby (age: 20s) Fiancé of Alice, Son of Mr. and Mrs. Kirby. Charming and romantic.

Anthony W. Kirby (age: 45 and up) Husband of Mrs. Kirby, father of Tony. He is a very proper man, gruff and no nonsense

Miriam Kirby (age: 45 and up) Wife of Mr. Kirby, mother of Tony. She is an extremely prim and proper woman and is horrified by the goings-on in the Sycamore household. Her hobby is spiritualism.

Wilbur C. Henderson (40 and up) An employee of the IRS. Straight forward and easily frustrated.

The Grand Duchess Olga Katrina (age: 50 and up) She was one of the Grand Duchesses of Russia before the Revolution, since then she has been forced to flee to America where she has found work as a waitress in Childs Restaurant. (Russian accent)

G-Man 1 “The Man”, G-Man 2 “Jim”, G-Man 3 “Mac” (age: 30 and up) Three agents who come to investigate. Tough, stern.

The following roles have been cast:

Martin “Grandpa” Vanderhoff [CAST] Referred to mostly as Grandpa in the play. Father-in-law to Paul, the father of Penny, and the grandfather of Alice and Essie. He is an eccentric, happy old man.

Boris Kolenkhov [CAST] A Russian who escaped to America shortly before the Russian Revolution. He is very concerned with world politics, and the deterioration of Russia. He is the ballet instructor of Essie.

Gay Wellington [CAST] An actress whom Mrs. Sycamore meets on a bus and invites home to read one of her plays. She gets very drunk and passes out shortly after arriving at the Sycamore's home.

We are looking for engaging, compassionate individuals from the arts who are interested in supporting elderly adults. A companion position can require just several hours per week, or as much as 30+ hours per week.

Duet is a companion care agency serving Manhattan, Northern Brooklyn, and parts of Queens and the Bronx. Our mission is to connect our elder clients with outstanding companions who can improve their quality of life through social engagement, meaningful activities, and help with daily tasks that get more difficult with age.

This job is first and foremost about being a great companion to your client. This might mean engaging in conversation on topics of common interest or participating in activities together. In addition, you may be asked to prepare meals, run errands, or help with household tasks. Note that we do NOT require you to provide hands-on or personal care services (e.g. bathing or transferring assistance) to our clients.

Many of our clients are artists themselves, or lifelong patrons of the arts. They would benefit greatly from a strong connection to a working artist with whom they can share their life. This is not a position where you will be "left to your own devices" to support someone. You will receive ongoing support from our staff and social work team, as well as a detailed briefing on any client you meet.

Typical Activities and Responsibilities

• Providing companionship to older adults and individuals with chronic conditions; this may include discussing current events or shared interests, or taking trips to cultural or entertainment venues

• Assisting with non-physical tasks such as meal preparation, grocery shopping, and light housework like folding laundry or throwing away leftover food items

• Safety supervision, standby assistance with ambulation or certain other tasks, medication reminders, adherence to care plans

• For clients with dementia, you’ll need to communicate effectively, provide mental stimulation, and/or safety supervision, as necessary.

Please contact us if you have a passion for supporting others, and an appreciation for the older generation. To apply, please email a relevant work resume and your contact information. Be sure to mention that you first saw this posting on playbill.com and we look forward to hearing from you!