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Haven Arts Theatre audition information! The Lady Demands Satisfaction
by Arthur M. Jolly
Play Synopsis
When a young maiden, who has never touched a sword, learns she must defend her inheritance in a duel, she struggles with a milksop suitor, a servant girl posing as a Prussian fencing master, a Prussian fencing master who thinks he is there to marry her, a stodgy lord and her domineering aunt - the finest blade anywhere - to save her house and lands. Like all classic farces, everyone gets the ending they deserve in unexpected ways. However, will the lady be satisfied?
Directed by Amy K. Barnes
Assisted Directed by Amanda Abright
Fight Directed by Jared Alan Barnes
Assist Fight Directed by Christopher Eden
Audition Information:
Dates and Times-
August 4th- Sunday @ 6pm
August 5th- Monday/ Callbacks @ 7pm
Your audition will consist of Cold reads and a Fight audition.
Please bring headshot and resume.
For your Fight audition wear (or bring) a set of clothes that you can move in. Also bring water if needed (there is a water fountain on site).
Character Descriptions
TROTHE PEPPERSTON
Naive to the nth degree at the beginning of the play, but wiser by the end. Has a brief swordfight/stage combat scene.
Can be played by: Age: Teens, 20s
Race/Ethnicity: Any race/ethnicity
Gender: Female
DUCHESS THEODOSIA PEPPERSTON
Trothe’s Aunt. Strong role, requires sword play/ stage combat.
Can be played by: Age: 30s, 40s, 50s
Race/Ethnicity: Any race/ethnicity
Gender: Female
TILLY
A servant, somewhat junior to Penelope. Requires sword play/stage combat.
Can be played by: Age: 20s, 30s Race/Ethnicity: Any race/ethnicity
Gender: Female
PENELOPE
A servant, clever, moves well.
Can be played by: Age: 30s, 40s, 50s
Race/Ethnicity: Any race/ethnicity
Gender: Female
LUITGER
Speaks only German, passes as male, and has extensive sword play/stage combat scenes.
Can be played by: Age: 30s, 40s, 50s
Race/Ethnicity: Any race/ethnicity
Gender: Any
LORD ABERNATHY
A stuffy mansplainer with comedic timing.
Can be played by: Age: 50s, 60s, 70s+
Race/Ethnicity: Any race/ethnicity
Gender: Male
OSRIC
A foppish poet. He has a brief stage combat scene with Trothe at the end.
Can be played by: Age: 20s
Race/Ethnicity: Any race/ethnicity
Gender: Male
The ages listed above are general ranges, not hard requirements. We know that some actors read much younger or older than they are. We are open to anyone surprising us.
Performances are early October, rehearsals begin August 9th in Spring TX. A complete calendar will be available at auditions. Please be prepared to mark down any/all conflicts you may have.
Please contact [email protected] with any questions you may have. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
22801 Aldine Westfield Rd, Spring, TX 77373-6566, United States
