ARTIFICE AUDITIONS
Auditions, Tuesday, September 22, 6pm - 9pm
Callbacks, Friday, September 25, 2pm - 5pm
Audition Signup Here
SHOW INFORMATION
Struggling artist Payne Showers finally becomes successful—by dying. His death makes
his artwork extremely valuable, but his estranged wife, Maggie, must sell everything
to avoid bankruptcy.
A few days before the auction, Maggie and her nervous gallery manager, Richard, hold
a private showing. Their guests include a powerful newspaper owner, a wealthy real
estate developer, a handsome but foolish soap actor, a street-smart cocktail waitress,
and a serious art critic. When the real estate developer buys dozens of paintings,
Maggie thinks her financial troubles are over. The newspaper coverage could also make
her gallery famous. But then Payne Showers walks through the door.
Artifice is a funny story about fame, success, loyalty, and love.
ARTIFICE
By Anne Flanagan
Directed by Lisel Gorell-Getz
ROLES CASTING
MAGGIE LA RUE - 3Os-early 40s. A problem solver with a quick mind and a romantic heart.
RICHARD - 30s-early 40s. Art Gallery manager. Maggie's best friend.
GRACIELA - 20s, a Latina. Bartender/Cocktail Waitress. Confidently no-nonsense and capable of anything.
TRENT MATLOCK - 20s. Model/Actor. Impossibly Handsome. Incredibly dim.
JUDITH FONTAINE - late 50s. Newspaper Publisher. Elegant and unflappable.
MICK FITZGERALD - late 50s. Real Estate developer. A burly man with a booming voice.
EMMA - 30s. Art critic with a PhD and jealous tendencies.
PAYNE SHOWERS - 40s. The artist. Charismatic and Self-absorbed.
Seeking a company of actors to bring their creativity and unique talents to this collaborative
process. This is a fast, fun, and funny show (similar to CLUE! or NOISES OFF) and will be a great chance to explore comedic timing and physical comedy.
AUDITION INFORMATION
Auditions: Tuesday, September 22nd, 6 pm-9 pm - Stagehouse Theater
Callbacks: Friday, September 25th, 2 pm-5 pm - Stagehouse Theater
What to prepare: Please prepare a one minute comedic monologue or what you believe
shows you best. It's a comedy so... comedy would be great, but not necessary. DO NOT
BRING A CLASSIC OR VERSE MONOLOGUE. Choose something that shows your energy and personality. I look forward to meeting
you at the audition!
If you are asked to come to callbacks, you will be provided with sides from the show.
If you are unable to attend live auditions, please contact
walterallen.bennett@gcccd.edu as soon as possible to discuss a possible accommodation such as video.
Grossmont College Theatre Arts Department is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion
in our productions. We encourage performers of all races and ethnicities, gender identities,
sexualities, and abilities to attend every audition. Auditions are open to all Grossmont
College students and other interested individuals from the community.
REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE DATESRehearsals:Beginning October 20th thru December 9th Monday through Friday evenings from 6:00
pm - 10:00 pm ; Except when campus is closed (Thanksgiving Break) & (Veteran's Day)
One Saturday tech rehearsal December 5th, 10am - 6pm.
Possible pickup rehearsal on December 16th, 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm.
Saturday, December 5th, 10:00 AM to 6:00 pm is a non-negotiable rehearsal. This cannot
be a conflict.
Performances:
December 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19 at 7:30pm
December 12 and 19 at 2 pm
All Performances will be held in the Performing and Visual Arts Center.
Grossmont College Theatre Arts Department is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion
in our productions. We encourage performers of all races and ethnicities, gender identities,
sexualities, and abilities to attend every audition. Auditions are open to all Grossmont
College students and other interested individuals from the community.
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If you have interest in crewing one of our shows, please contact Jennifer Brawn Gittings
at jennifer.gittings@gcccd.edu