Auditions for Ivoryton Playhouse Production
“Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner”
The Ivoryton Playhouse will be holding local auditions for Equity and non Equity actors for Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner by Todd Kriedler, a fresh and relevant stage adaptation of the iconic film, on Friday, January 25th, 2019 from 10-6pm at the Ivoryton Playhouse Rehearsal Studio, 22 Main Street in Centerbrook, CT
Looking for actors to fill all roles. Directed by Kathryn Markey, the show runs from April 24 – May 12, 2019. First rehearsal – April 9th.
All auditions are by appointment. Bring a picture and resume. Sides are available by following this link and clicking on the character names at the bottom of the page.
For audition appointments, call 860-767-9520, ext.207 or email lizzy@ivorytonplayhouse.org
Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner
by Todd Kreidler
Centerbrook – CT EPA by Appointment
Ivoryton Playhouse, Ivoryton, CT
Audition Date Location
Friday, January 25, 2019
Ivoryton Playhouse Rehearsal Studio
10am – 6pm
22 Main Street,
Centerbrook, CT 06409
Office can be found opposite Pizza Pub (15 Main Street) and Ideal Cleaners (17 Main Street) on the same side of the road as the Essex Steam Train.
Please do not go to the Ivoryton Playhouse theatre for these auditions
Personnel and Other Dates
Executive/Artistic Director: Jacqueline Hubbard
Associate Artistic Director: Dan Nischan
Director: Kathryn Markey
First Rehearsal – April 9, 2019
Opening: April 24, 2019
Close: May 12, 2019
SPT
$500 minimum/week
Sides will be available at www.ivorytonplayhouse.org soon.
Please bring a picture and resume, stapled together
Seeking actors for various roles
Matilda Binks – 50s, black; has worked as a maid for the Draytons for the past 27 years. Has a special closeness and protectiveness with the Drayton family.
Hilary St. George– 30s, – 40s white; works as the associate director of the Drayton Gallery. Chic, gossipy.
Christina Drayton 50s – 60s white; Joanna’s mother, runs the Drayton Gallery. Strong and articulate, she is the steady figure her family revolves around.
Matt Drayton. late 60s, white; Joanna’s father and the publisher of San Francisco newspaper The Guardian. An accomplished, hard-working person, sees himself as open-minded and intellectual, but his world view is shaken when Joey announces she is marrying Dr. Prentice.
Joanna Drayton early 20s, white; Matt and Christina’s daughter, a medical researcher, engaged to Dr. John Prentice. Optimistic, forward thinking, willful and filled with love.
Dr. John Prentice – mid 30s, black; a medical research doctor who is renowned in his field. Impressive and assured, he is realistic about the world and willing to challenge the status quo. He has survived the death of his wife and young son, and his relationship with Joanna is beginning to rebuild his faith in the world.
Monsignor Ryan 50s – 70s. longtime family friend of the Draytons, and advisor to Matt.
John Prentice, Sr. – 60s black; John’s father, a schoolteacher Dignified, proud, capable of rage.
Mary Prentice 50s – 60s black; John’s mother who works as a department store clerk. Solid, serious, trustworthy.
Theatre’s mailing address: Ivoryton Playhouse, PO Box 458, Ivoryton CT 06442.