“Filthy Rich” Auditions February 20 & 21, 2006 at RLT on the Cantey V. Sutton StageFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE “Filthy Rich” Auditions February 20 & 21, 2006 at Raleigh Little Theatre on the Cantey V. Sutton Stage Audition Dates: February 20 & 21, 2006 at 7:30 pm at RLT’s Cantey V. Sutton Theatre Audition Specs: Auditions will consist of a variety of group and individual activities. Actors should come comfortably dressed to move, and be prepared to stay for the entire night of the audition. Monologues are welcome but not required. Callbacks will consist of physical acting as well as cold readings from the script. Actors of all levels of experience are invited to audition. Audition Information: For more audition information, including registration forms, visit www.raleighlittletheatre.org. RLT conducts open auditions. IN BRIEF Raleigh Little Theatre will hold auditions for Filthy Rich, a film-noir satire by George F. Walker on February 20 & 21, 2006 @ 7:30 pm in RLT’s Cantey V. Sutton Theatre. An award-winning comic thriller by a highly regarded Canadian playwright, this film noir satire has it all – corruption, sex, and murder. The main character is Tyrone Power, a heavy-drinking, slob of a failed-writer-cum-reluctant-private-eye who is hired by two sisters, who ask him to help them find a missing mayoral candidate. The last person to see the candidate is a journalist, an old friend of Power's. Throw in a crusty police detective, a gangster boyfriend, a plucky sidekick, a political conspiracy, and you've got a detective story that would make Raymond Chandler proud. Filthy Rich will be guest directed by Brooke Dattner Linefsky. ABOUT THE CHARACTERS The challenge of this script is to play into the stereotypes of these characters within the scope of a film-noir parody, and yet add to depth and texture as individuals. None of them are what they seem, using their stereotypes as weapons and disguises rather than definitions. Roles include: TYRONE POWER (middle-aged): A past-his-prime, washed up private investigator with permanent bad luck. He is a pessimist and a heavy drinker. Verbose and sarcastic, this character provides comic relief as well as a strong physical and vocal challenge for the actor. JAMIE MCLEAN (20-30): A jack-of-all-trades, this pizza delivery boy/janitor/detective-in-training is an opportunist, excited by mystery and a hint of a large payoff. He is excitable and varied, spontaneous and a fast talker. The role will require an actor who can handle vocal and physical variety. This character keeps the audience on their toes by hinting at and manipulating what happens next. ANNE SCOTT (30-40, older than Susan): The rich, beautiful embodiment of old money, Anne is the mysterious woman who comes to Power to ask for help. She is stunning and sharp, witty and quick. She is more than she seems, using her good looks and impeccable fashion sense to get where/what/whom she wants. SUSAN SCOTT (20-30, younger than Anne): Anne’s even prettier younger sister, she comes to Power for help as well, but wants the same thing for different reasons. More naive, fragile, and unstable, she is seemingly unaware of her looks and their power. POLICE DETECTIVE STACKHOUSE (approx. age of Tyrone or older): Blunt and forceful, Stackhouse uses all of his clout to get to the bottom of the deaths and disappearances. He uses physical intimidation and threats as necessary, and exudes power and political clout. He is a man who gets what he wants no matter what it takes, and forges allegiances through what will serve him best. He often hides his true feelings behind a “neutral” façade. HENRY “THE PIG” DUVALL (30s): The last of the mobster muscles, Henry speaks with his hands much more than his fists. In the script, this character is described as a “physically intimidating menace,” but who may be cast in the opposite for a comic effect. He is the “friend” of Anne, who comes along to intimidate and manipulate to find the information they need. This character has few lines but they require strong vocal choices and the ability to project many physical pictures (or poses) which are essential for the story and comic relief. EXTRA: An extra may be cast to play a number of silhouetted and non-speaking roles to include, but not limited to an intruder and a detective. A saxophone player who appears throughout the play in the background, who begins as an ill-trained musician but improves throughout the show as they interacts with Tyrone Power. ABOUT THE DIRECTOR: Brooke Linefsky is thrilled to be making her directing debut in the Triangle area. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and English from the University of Virginia, and is an alumnas of the Steven Speilberg Fellowship. Brooke taught and directed theatre in Virginia Beach, and now teaches at Carrington Middle School. She also teaches for Raleigh Little Theatre, and has recently been seen on stage in The Little Prince and A Little Bit of Destiny. You are here: Home > Press Releases > “Filthy Rich” Auditions February 20 & 21, 2006 at RLT on the Cantey V. Sutton Stage |