ABOUT THE SHOW:

Set in 1993 during an ostentatious wedding reception at a Knoxville, Tennessee estate, five reluctant, identically clad bridesmaids hide out in an upstairs bedroom, each with her own reason to avoid the proceedings below. As the afternoon wears on, these women come to realize that despite their differences, they have more in common with each other than any of them do with the bride.

From the Academy Award winning writer of “American Beauty” and the successful TV series’ “True Blood” and “Six Feet Under”, Alan Ball.

The audition will consist of cold readings from the script and some improvisational games. Please come prepared to show off your best Southern accent.

We will do our best to create a rehearsal schedule based around the actor’s needs – so please bring a full list of your conflicts to the audition.

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SHOW DATES:

January 24, 25, 26*, 31, February 1, 2*, 7, 8, 2025

(All performances at 8:00 PM except *Sunday matinee performances at 2:00 PM)

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CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS:

Roles are available for 5 women and 1 man. These characters are in their 20’s-30’s…our focus is on casting a group of adult women who look like contemporaries so actual actor ages must be 18+- but are otherwise open. Newcomers are welcome and encouraged to audition!

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FRANCES - The very naive and religious cousin of the bride. She is painfully sweet and sheltered, holding strong fundamentalist beliefs. Her innocence and naivety often make her the target of teasing, but she remains kind-hearted.

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MEREDITH - The bride's rebellious, pot-smoking younger sister who is very sarcastic and much annoyed with the whole fiasco downstairs. She sports an outwardly tough attitude that masks her insecurities.

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GEORGEANN – The bride’s "sidekick" in high school and college. Her behavior can be outrageous at times as she struggles with her emotions and a strained relationship with the bride. She is also dealing with the heartbreak of her failing marriage. Has to be able to believably play tipsy.

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TRISHA - A friend of the bride since high school, she’s a jaded beauty with a reputation for being cynical about men. She carries herself with a certain elegance despite her cynicism, which is challenged when she meets Tripp, an usher at the wedding. Her interactions with him reveal a softer side.

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MINDY - The groom’s clumsy and outspoken lesbian sister. She is cheerful, approachable and wise-cracking, often providing comic relief. She is good-hearted and blunt, not afraid to speak her mind.

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TRIPP - An usher who falls for Trisha. Cousin of the groom and Mindy. A smooth and straightforward conversationalist. Connects with Trisha.

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Have questions or want a copy of the script? Contact Director, Deb Dworkin via email: littledeb1972@gmail.com