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
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 do not have a prepared monologue, please see the monologue options we have posted under General Audition Resources here.
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.
Preliminary auditions will consist of performing a short monologue from a play. The monologue must be memorized and under 90 seconds in length. Monologues may be from a contemporary or classical play (such as Shakespeare).
Also, be prepared to talk briefly with the director after presenting your material.
What's a monologue? What if I don't have a prepared monologue?
Scroll to the bottom of the main audition page to find the answers to these good questions. If you have never auditioned for us before, please use the monologues at the bottom of that page.
