AUDITIONS: 2019/20 SEASON
SPRING PRODUCTION:
Laughter on the 23rd Floor
by Neil Simon
Produced by special arrangements from Samuel French
Directed by John Wesseling
Sunset Players will hold open auditions on:
Sunday, November 17 at 7pm and Tuesday, November 19 at 7pm
at The Arts Center at Dunham.
Performance Dates: May 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22 and 23
All shows are at 8PM, except Thursday at 7:30 PM and Sunday at 3 PM
Inspired by the playwright’s youthful experience as a staff writer on Sid Caesar’s Your Show of Shows with all the attendant comic drama, Neil Simon’s Laughter on the 23rd Floor focuses on the harried writing staff as they frantically scramble to top each other with gags while competing for the attention of star madman “Max Prince”.
Warning - Adult language.
The cast consists of seven men (young to middle age) and two women (early 20s to 30s) roles.
Auditions will involve cold readings from the script. Rehearsals begin in March.
If you cannot make the audition dates and are interested in a role, contact John Wesseling at
to schedule an alternate audition.
CAST & COMPLETED PRODUCTIONS:
2019/20 SEASON
FALL PRODUCTION (2019):
by Tom Dudzick
Produced by special arrangements from Samuel French
Directed by Dennis Murphy
Andy has a sweet Catholic mother, a sour Catholic father and an intellectually disabled younger brother named Mickey. When he brings his Jewish atheist fiance to meet the folks on Christmas Eve, his worst fears about family blow-ups are realized. But when Mickey, whose entire vocabulary has been limited to "oh boy" and "wow", suddenly spouts the word "Greetings!", the entire family's belief system is turned upside down.
Cast:
Phil Gorski - John Wesseling
Emily Gorski - Susan Decatur
Andy Gorski - Chadwin Davis
Mickie Gorski - Nicholas Dunker
Randi Gorski - Brieanne Sheehan
CHILDRENS PRODUCTION:
Humpty Dumpty is Missing
by Joseph Robinette
Produced by special arrangement with The Dramatic Publishing Company
Directed by Bob Kelley
December 6, 7, 8, 13, 14 and 15
"Humpty-Dumpty is Missing!" is an affectionate spoof of the private-eye thrillers of the 1940's and '50's and an exciting, funfilled way to introduce young audiences to this classic genre. A last-minute surprise appearance by two of the fairy tales most celebrated characters, Mother Goose and Mother Hubbard, finally help Sammy and Alice nab the culprit.
Cast:
Amelia Andriacco - Sammy
Elsie Whitmer - Alice
Lizzie Braunstein - Chief
Nora Andriacco - Mistress Mary
Connor Gamble - Rip Van Winkle
Katie Altman - Henny-Penny
Megan Weber - Rapunzel/Mother Hubbard
Corbin Hazlett - Handsome Prince/Peter Rabbit
Taylor Kelley - Troll
Mdie Hughes - Little Billy Goat Gruff
Avery Junker - Flopsy
Daschiell Suess - Mopsy
Isabelle Gregory - Little Bo Peep
Ava Rogers - Little Red Riding Hood
Sage Altman - Mother Goose
WINTER PRODUCTION:
Pump Boys & Dinettes
by John Foley, Mark Hardwick, Debta Monk, Cass Morgan, John Schimmel and Jim Wann
Produced by special arrangements from Samuel French
Directed by Don Frimming
March 6, 7, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20 and 21
All shows are at 8PM, except Thursday at 7:30 PM and Sunday at 3 PM
The Pump Boys sell high octane on Highway 57 in Grand Ole Opry country, and the Dinettes run the Double Cup diner next door. With heartbreak and hilarity, they fashion an evening of country western songs and perform on guitars, piano, bass and, yes, kitchen utensils.
Cast TBA
