Ready to step out of your theater seat and onto the stage? Perhaps you’d like a peek behind the curtain, or you’d like to lend a hand in other ways. We welcome your participation.
The Cottage Auditions
Auditions for Lebowsky’s April production of the fast-paced British farce “The Cottage” will be March 3 and 4 at the Lebowsky Center. Doors open at 6:30, with auditions beginning at 7pm.
Rehearsals will begin Wednesday, March 12. Show dates are April 25-27 and May 2-4.
Set in the English countryside in 1923, “The Cottage” by Sandy Rustin, revolves around romantic entanglements, betrayal, unexpected arrivals, and absurdly intertwined affairs, all taking place in a charming but secluded cottage. A hilarious web of secrets unravels in this ridiculously funny and romantic comedy, which was recently on Broadway.
This show will be directed by Sabrina Dahlgren, a Michigan-based professional stage actor and vocalist who has appeared in Lebowsky productions of Head Over Heels (Gynecia); and Anything Goes (Erma), as well as a handful of Holiday at Lebowsky performances.
Her most recent regional credits include Godspell (in a pool!) at Flint Repertory Theatre, Into the Woods and Little Shop of Horrors at Encore Musical Theatre Company, and Rent at The Dio.
“I am excited to bring my experience, knowledge, and love of theatre to the stage in a new and exciting way,” Sabrina said. “I am looking for actors with fantastic comedic timing and the ability to improv and have fun!”
Character Descriptions:
•Sylvia Van Kipness: A lovely and rash romantic. Sylvia is married to Clarke but is having an affair with his brother, Beau. She is imaginative and yearns for passionate love. Suggested age range: 30s to early 40s.
•Beau: Perhaps the best-looking man in Britain. Beau is Sylvia's brother-in-law and lover. He is charming, confident, and embodies the archetype of a dashing gentleman. Suggested age range: 30s to early 40s.
•Marjorie: Eight months pregnant, pragmatic, and a tad spicy. Marjorie is Beau's wife, who arrives at the cottage unexpectedly. She is practical yet harbors her own secrets. Suggested age range: 30s to early 40s.
• Clarke: A distinguished gent with a lover’s spirit. Clarke is Sylvia's husband and Beau's brother. He presents himself as respectable but is entangled in his own romantic escapades. Suggested age range: 30s to early 40s.
•Dierdre: An awfully pretty, sometimes wise, nincompoop. Dierdre is Beau's other lover, adding to the web of affairs. She is attractive but often oblivious to the complexities around her. Suggested age range: Late 20s to 30s.
•Richard: A murderous, yet gentle soul. Richard is Dierdre's husband, who has a tendency to eliminate his wife's lovers. Despite his violent actions, he maintains a gentle demeanor. Suggested age range: 30s to early 40s.
Submit your audition application here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSel6WgdOcc_MDvu-O1x3bC6yWNU__28bQyuzq0YFYh0akHgpw/viewform?fbclid=IwY2xjawIW_KVleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHWYXNvAcdvCRq3vKYjawlP7kqlrUeIabo8w4FgoFYn0rBAJGtFUOlbdS2w_aem_KEW0v7-rgkBVANRwkH4Ygg
Be prepared to read sides from the script. Standard British dialect should be adhered to.
A copy of the script can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aR6QuxwsKbGE4f6bjnkPq2S0AFsB90U8/view?fbclid=IwY2xjawIW_LNleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHZtjpfM8i6w7rJC3_4OU_zAcD-O0r7-9JCWhl9uq3S-jIjRWnhNG6EGJ3w_aem_yNHzhWUkaYjyFx1vXti9FQ
Reach out to Director Sabrina Dahlgren at SabrinaDahlgren88@gmail.com with any questions.
Lebowsky Center for Performing Arts is committed to fostering a culture that reflects diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage all actors regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, body type, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, or veteran status to audition.
Each year, the production committee of the Lebowsky Center for Performing Arts selects directors for the new season. Plays will be selected based on directors’ submissions; musicals are chosen by the Lebowsky Center for Performing Arts production committee.
Check back here for directing notices and information for upcoming shows. You may also email Artistic Director Garrett Bradley at garrett@lebowskycenter.com
Our volunteers are the heart and soul of Lebowsky Center for Performing Arts and we want you to have a wonderful experience participating in our events.
As a community theatre, Lebwosky Center invites participation from all and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other category of protected class as defined by Federal or State law. You are very welcome here!
If you are interested in volunteering at Lebowsky Center for Performing Arts, please complete the below form.
Greet the public and help them secure tickets. Some comfort level working with computers is desired. On show days, the box office is open 1 hour prior to the performance. Weekday hours vary.
Assist in data entry, filing and general office work. Time and commitment varied; daytime hours only.
Greet the public and sell water and snacks prior to and during intermission of each show. Must be 18 years or older. Arrival time is 1 hour and 15 minutes prior to the performance.
Volunteers are instrumental in building costumes as well as putting finishing touches on projects. Time requirement varies with each show but hours are flexible with your schedule.
Act as the host/hostess of the theater by being in the lobby and taking tickets for the downstairs patrons. They answer any questions that come up and arrive to volunteer 1 hour and 15 minutes prior to the performance.
This position is part of the stage crew. Properties are all of the set dressings and small articles used in a production. Time commitment is the full run of the show plus tech-week and some rehearsals.
This position assists the production crew during rehearsals only.
Volunteers help build, cover, repair, paint and tear down sets. It is helpful for volunteers in this area to have some construction or painting background. Daytime and night hours are often available.
Training will be provided. Usually work every night or trade with others for every other night for the whole run of the performance. Must also be available for tech-week, which is the week before the show opens. Be able to follow a script and be very committed. This is a highly responsible volunteer position.
Ever wonder how all the magic happens during the show? Well, it’s the stagehand’s job to make everything happen from special effects to changing the set from one scene to another. Time commitment is full run of the show plus tech-week. Volunteers can work every night of a production or trade shifts with another volunteer. This is a highly responsible volunteer position.
Greet the public, take tickets, help patrons find their seats, and hand out programs. Ushers are friendly and helpful. This is a great way to get started and meet a lot of people. We use 10 ushers for each show. Arrival time is 1 hour and 15 minutes before performance.
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