Redlands Footlighters Theatre

Audition Information

As auditions for each show approaches, specific information will be listed here. Check back just before the audition date of the show you are interested in to get details about auditions for that particular show. Auditions are at 7 p.m. at the Redlands Footlighters Theatre unless otherwise noted.

Current Audition Information

Details will be provided as they become available.

"Born Yesterday" by Garson Kanin Auditions are 7:00PM September 13 and 14. Performances: November 4 to November 21.
ALL ROLES OPEN. THERE IS NO PAY. SEEKING 4 WOMEN/ 11 MEN

Role Descriptions

• BILLIE DAWN -- LEAD ROLE. A STAR MAKER FOR JUDY HOLIDAY ON STAGE AND OSCAR WINNER FOR FILM. SHE IS BREATHTAKINGLY BEAUTIFUL AND BREATHTAKINGLY SIMPLE. LATE 20'S -30'S. BLONDE, BUXOM, IN GREAT SHAPE. THE ABSOLUTE STEROTYPE OF THE DUMB BLONDE GANGSTER GIRLFRIEND. GREAT COMIC TIMING AND VULNERABILITY REQUIRED FOR THIS GREAT ROLE.
• HARRY BROCK -- EARLY 40'S --? LEAD ROLE. A LARGER THAN LIFE, LOUD, GROSS, HUGE MAN. GANGSTER TRYING TO BETTER HIMSELF INTO POLITICS. TONY SOPRANO TYPE. THREATENING AND HILARIOUS AT THE SAME TIME. ONE OF THE BEST CHARACTER PARTS IN THEATRE.
• EDDIE BROCK -- 30'S. SUPPT ROLE. HARRY'S GANGSTER HENCHMAN COUSIN. A PETER FALK TYPE. GREAT COMIC TIMING NEEDED. AIMS TO PLEASE HARRY AT ALL COSTS.
• PAUL VERRALL -- 30'S -? LEAD ROLE. HANDSOME, DAPER, GENTLEMAN WRITER COME TO INTERVIEW BROCK ABOUT HIS CONQUESTS. DRY WIT, INTELLIGENT. HE IS HIRED TO TUTOR BILLIE AND MAKE HER MORE ACCEPTABLE IN SOCIAL CIRCLES. THE MUTUAL ATTRACTION IS IMMEDIATE AND THE AFFAIR BEGINS.
• ED DEVERY --50'S. A BOUGHT POLITICIAN. CONSTANT AIDE AND CONFIDANT TO THE LEGAL ISSUES OF BROCK'S NEEDS. HE HAS LONG AGO GIVE UP ANY FREEDOMS OR DREAMS OF ESCAPING THIS RICH, BUT CONTROLLED LIFE. SOPHISTICATED, CHARMING. NOEL COWARD--KELSEY GRAMMAR TYPE. GREAT SUPPORT ROLE, FULL OF HUMOR AND PATHOS.
• SENATOR NORVAL HEDGES --SUPPORT ROLE. A WORRIED MAN OF SIXTY.THIN, PALE AND WORN. A RELUCTANT FRIGHTENED BAD MAN ON THE TAKE.
• MRS HEDGES --50'S --? A HANDSOME WOMAN. LOYAL TO PLAYING THE PART SOCIALLY IN THE ARENA OF POLITICS. RESERVED. SPEAK WHEN SPOKEN TO. SNOBBISH. SUPPORT ROLE.
• THE ASSISTANT MANAGER -- LATE 20'S --? A EFFICIENT, PROFESSIONAL, ATTRACTIVE AD FOR THE RITZY HOTEL HE HELPS RUN. SMALLER SUPPORT ROLE.
• HELEN --LATE 20'S -? SEEN IT ALL AND MOSTLY KEEPS HER MOUTH SHUT HOTEL MAID. SMALLER SUPPORT ROLE.
• BELLHOP --LATE 20'S . FAST SERVICE WITH A SMILE. SMALLER SUPPORT ROLE.
• BELLHOP --LATE 20'S -? WANTS THE TIP. EAGER TO PLEASE.SMALLER SUPPORT ROLE.
• A BARBER ---30"S -? FUN CHARACTER ROLE. BIG PERSONALITY AND GOOD AT HIS JOB. SMALLER SUPPORT ROLE.
• A MANICURIST --LATE 20'S -? ATTRACTIVE, ALL BUSINESS, BUT APPRECIATES THE ATTENTION. SMALLER SUPPORT ROLE.
• A BOOTBLACK --LATE 20'S - ? HARD WORKING, PLEASANT GENTLEMAN SERVANT OF THE HOTEL OR ON CALL FOR BROCK. SMALL SUPPORT ROLE.
• A WAITER ---LATE 20'S -? SMALLER SUPPORT ROLE. JOHNNY ON THE SPOT FOR MR BROCK OR ANYONE WHO IS THE GUEST IN THIS EXPENSIVE SUITE.

COLD READINGS FROM THE SCRIPT. 3 WEEKNIGHT REHEARSALS TO BEGIN WITH AND SET BUILDING ON WEEKENDS REQUIRED.
FOR MORE INFO 909 917 0756 JOHN LYND, DIRECTOR

Please ensure that you are available for the performances dates - they are listed on our Season info page. We are unable to respond personally to any requests for any information about rehearsals, etc. If you have any questions, please come to the audition and ask the director in person. Thanks!

General Information

Who can audition for a Footlighters play?
Anyone! All are welcome! Please ensure that you are available for the performances dates - they are listed on the main page.

What do I need to prepare for my audition?
For comedies and dramas, you don't need to prepare anything. For musicals, please prepare one song and bring your accompaniment on cassette tape or CD. We will provide a CD or tape player. Each play may have special requirements, so check below for more specific information.

What do I do at the audition?
You will fill out an audition form, so that we can contact you after the audition. You will be asked to read scenes for the characters that are best suited to you. If you are auditioning for a musical, you will asked to sing the song you prepared.

What if I have a question about the play or the rehearsal schedule or something?
We are unable to respond personally to any requests for any information about rehearsals, etc. If you have any questions, please come to the audition and ask the director in person.