A Funny Fiddling Thing Called Love By Jessie Jones, Nicholas Promise, and Jamie Wooten

Produced past Apr Bridgeman

Directed past Matthew Cibak and Emerge Ann Flores

This deliriously funny new Jones Promise Wooten comedy is all about that iv-letter word: L-O-V-Eastward. Under a full moon on this unpredictable night of romance, these iv rollicking tales take you on an around-the-globe journey of unexpected and hilarious twists and turns: A slick, successful used-car-selling Romeo in Dallas, Texas, believes he's answering Cupid'south telephone call, only to realize also tardily that he's wandered into a life-irresolute trap fix by three fed-up Juliets. On an isle getaway, The Hallelujah Girls, a grouping of fun-loving gals from Georgia, say aloha to their wild sides as they accidentally crash a Hawaiian honeymoon in progress. These five women—and Waikiki—will never exist the same! In a rooftop London bistro, sparks fly when 2 strangers surprisingly kickoff to connect, only to be thwarted by a hyperactive American tourist who's adamant to be the center of attending, and the unpredictable antics of an ancient waitress who wields a wicked sousaphone. And finally, in Manhattan, a man tries to battle his way out of a mid-life crisis with an ill-advised and elaborate marriage proposal. Unfortunately, information technology all goes wildly off-runway when his caterer passes out, a tap-dancing singing telegram girl breaks into sobs rather than song, his ex-wife saunters in wearing nothing just a bathrobe and a smiling, and a cowering superhero inches nervously across his twelfth-floor window ledge. So, open your middle to romantic commotion and come bring together the fun! By the fourth dimension the evening is over and the moon works its magic, love volition conquer all and your sides will anguish from laughter!

Auditions will exist held on Saturday, July 9 from 10:00am – i:00pm at StageCoach Theatre in Ashburn. Actors will come in for cold reads of the script. At that place are many roles to fill, and we are planning to have actors perform multiple parts. Please reserve an audition time on Sign-Upwardly Genius and complete the audition form prior to your audition time, indicating that yous will audition in person. Bring a printed copy of  your headshot and resume to the audition.

If an actor cannot nourish the audience in person, video submissions will be accepted until July eighth at midnight. Submit audience video to info@stagecoachtc.com. Send one video only. Before you read, please tell us your name and the role/roles you will be reading for. If you are auditioning for multiple roles, choice no more than iii characters. We recommend that yous accept someone read lines off-camera then you can focus on your functioning. Earlier you transport your video, be sure to consummate the audience form and indicate that  you are sending us a video submission.

Sides to exist used for your video audition will be posted here soon.

All actors MUST prove proof of COVID vaccination at audition or, if bandage, at the first twenty-four hour period of rehearsal.

Roles

Love is on the Air:

TAYLOR (F, 40'southward-fifty's): Newscaster who takes her job very seriously. But when love becomes a factor, she can't help but reveal her feelings.

RICK (M, 40's-fifty'south): Newscaster who is very serious about his task. But easily surprised when things become off the rails.

ERIN (F, 30's-twoscore's): Field reporter with a very light, and bubbly personality. Tells yous how it is with a smile on her face up.

The Lone Star Ladies' Justice Brigade:

A.J. SATTERWHITE (M, 50's): Gregarious car dealership owner and well-dressed Texas charmer dressed in cowboy boots AND a Stetson, who is confronted by the three women he is dating at the same time.

TWYLA (F, 30-xl's): A.J.'s flashy blonde (in every sense of the word) girlfriend who met A.J. when she was shopping for a automobile. Works at a chiropractor's role across from A.J.'southward business concern.

CORINNE (F, 40-50's): A. J,'southward fashionably, smart, professional realtor girlfriend who has a fender-bender with Twyla and learns of their shared connexion to A.J.

HOLLIS (F, 40-fifty's): A.J.'s vivacious, no-nonsense, third girlfriend who learns of her connexion to Corinne when she attends an open firm.

ELSIE SATTERWHITE (F, 70-80's): A.J's feisty, abrupt as a tack state female parent who suggested the confrontation with A.J.

A Hono-Lulu of a Honeymoon:

Carbohydrate LEE (F, xl's-50's): The newlywed wife. More than than happy to be with her new husband but tries to fix the situation when everything goes wrong. Georgia native.

BOBBY DWAYNE (M, 40's-l's): Sugar Lee's new hubby and old high school sweetheart. Wants nothing more than to spend time with her. Annoyed at her friends back domicile. Georgia native.

NITA (F, 40'due south-50's): One of Carbohydrate Lee's friends and co-workers. A sugariness and simple country woman. Chatterbox through and through. Georgia native.

CARLENE (F, 40's-50's): Another 1 of Sugar Lee'southward friends and co-workers. Self-deprecating and no-nonsense. Georgia native.

MAVIS (F, 50'southward-60'due south): Another one of Sugar Lee's friends and co-workers. Brusque but likeable and afraid to speak her mind. Georgia native.

CRYSTAL (F, 40'southward-l's): Another one of Sugar Lee'south friends and co-workers. Daffy, bubbly and loveable. Non the sharpest tool in the shed. Georgia native.

PORTER (M, 40's-50's): Gentleman from their town who has flown there to profess his love for Carlene. Skilful-hearted, gregarious with a tendency to talk to loudly. Not too bright. Georgia native.

A Little Brit of Romance:

ALISTAIR STANDLEY (M, 50'due south): Bonny, polite, and reserved British patron attracted to Gwendolyn. Unwitting participant in Brandy'south shenanigans.

GWENDOLYN NORWICH (F, 50's): Elegant, friendly British woman who is attracted to Alistair. Amused by the goings-on between Brandy and Alistair.

LOTTIE (F, seventy'south): Dedicated seen-it-all waitress with a cockney accent; moves slowly; provides comic relief.

BRANDY POOVEY (F, 40'southward): Loud, flirty, vivacious American chatterbox in desire of attention.

FERLIN (Grand, 40's): Brandy's equally loud, on-once again-off-once again, rough-hewn, hardhearted American boyfriend.

Upper W Side Story:

Stan (One thousand, 40'southward-50's): Trying everything to propose to his girlfriend and tries to keep the chaos at bay when it begins.

Jake (M, xl's-50'due south): Stan's all-time friend. Sarcastic and cynical at the prospect of the proposal. Never afraid to brand a joke. Mayhap a bit lonely himself.

Mimi (F, 40'due south-50's): The French caterer of the engagement. But before long falls ill under odd circumstances.

Amber (F, xl'southward-50'southward): A singing/dancing telegram there for the proposal, ends up in the heart of the chaos. Very vivid personality.

Rita (F, forty'due south-50'south): An EMT to help Mimi recover. Very feisty and man hungry. No real scruples to speak of.

Meredith (F, 40's-50's): Stan's ex-wife. Sophisticated and wry. They share the apartment and is less than happy well-nigh the insanity that ensues.

Deena (F, 30's-40'due south): Stan'south girlfriend, the object of his desire. Pampered and bodacious. But proves to be less faithful than expected.

Willard (M, forty's-fifty'due south): A political party guest that got lost in his ain gamble and ends upwards in the middle of this chaos.

FUNNY Piffling THING Called LOVE is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection. (www.dramatists.com)