All in the timing

An evening of comic one-acts

by David ives

Directed by Leslie McCauley

SHOW DESCRIPTION

Prepare to be swept away into a world of wit, whimsy, and wonder with David Ives' All in the Timing! This collection of six hilarious one-act plays explores the absurdity of human relationships, communication mishaps, and the quirks of existence itself. From a couple on a first date who can reset and try again each time they say the wrong thing, to an unconventional language instructor's made-up language, each play is a masterclass in comedic timing and linguistic gymnastics. With clever wordplay, unexpected twists, and laugh-out-loud moments aplenty, All in the Timing promises an evening of uproarious entertainment that will leave audiences both charmed and delighted. 

One act titles

• Sure Thing
• Words, Words, Words
• The Universal Language
• The Philadelphia
• Variations on the Death of Trotsky
• Time Flies 

Thorough Overview of All in the Timing Plots

ROLES AND CASTING OPPORTUNITIES

Cast size:  13-16 actors.

Age range: 18-60.

All gender identities, races, ethnicities, and abilities are encouraged to audition. Beginners welcome! All actors will be cast in at least one of the one-acts and will understudy another role. 

WHAT TO PREPARE for the preliminary audition

Please present a memorized, staged, contemporary 60-90 second monologue. Comedic, dramatic—whatever you have! 

If you are auditioning for both shows, you will be performing the same monologue for both directors. We are auditioning together.

If you do not have a prepared monologue, please see the monologue options we have posted under General Audition Resources.

callbacks

Callbacks will consist of reading from the scripts and may include some improvisation and movement work.

Rehearsal dates

Tuesday August 27 through Thursday October 3, 2024. We rehearse TWThF and Sun evenings.

Performance dates

October 4-13, 2024.

show-specific Questions?

Please contact director Leslie McCauley at lmccauley@santarosa.edu.