Spring Shorts

Audition Notice!

Spring Shorts! at North River Theater

Spring Shorts is a performance of 8 comedic, short scenes each around 10 minutes long.

Auditions will consist of cold readings from a section of each scene's script. Auditioners are welcome to read for as many scenes as they like and, if interested, may be offered parts in more than one scene.

Rehearsals will be at the discretion of the director and the availability of the performers.

Show dates are April 21, 22, 28, and 29 at 8pm; April 23 and 30 at 2pm.

Auditions and performances will be at North River Theater 513 River St in Norwell.

Questions? Email producer Laura Dunkum: lauramae2549@yahoo.com

Scenes Seeking Auditions

Haunted - directed by Kevin Lowney

Sally is about to go on stage for her one line in Troilus and Cressida when she finds herself tormented by manifestations of past theatrical mistakes.

Sally - 25-40

4 Ghosts - 2 males, 2 females, any age

The Maltese Walter - directed by Andrew Burke

On the eve of his wedding day, mild mannered accountant Walter visits therapist Dr. Eddy with a major problem. Walter’s fiancee refuses to marry him unless he gives up his superpower and alter-ego: Noir-Man, able to transform any moment into a film noir scene. When fiancee Vera arrives, she and Dr. Eddy convince Walter to “go straight”, but the therapy takes a dark and unexpected turn.

Walter: (20s-30s) A mild mannered and shy assistant bookkeeper. Also (and most people don’t know this) he is Noir-Man, a superhero, who can turn any moment into film noir.

Dr Eddy: (30s-40s) A therapist in an argyle sweater vest, bow-tie, and penny loafers.

Vera: (20s-30s) Walter’s fiancee. A girl-next-door and a femme fatale.

Porch Revival - directed by Maryanne Cartier

Two sisters “of a certain age” contemplate taking their lives in a new direction while relaxing on their front porch in rockers.

MARTHA: Aged 55-75. Female. Southern dialect.

JESSIE: Aged 55-75. Female. Southern dialect.

Post-Its - directed by Kevin Lowney

A couple whom we follow from their first night together through their child growing up through a series of post-it notes they leave each other over the years.

1 male (40-70)

1 female (40-70)

Recalculating - directed by Laura Dunkum

Harry and Emma go for a long drive with their new navigating “assistant”, Garmin, who very much engages in the conversation.

Emma: Married to Harry. 40s-50s. Any race.

Harry: Married to Emma. 40s-50s. Any race.

Garmin: Any age. Any race. Female. Though Garmin has a mechanical voice, she also has a distinct personality. She is engaged with the action at all times. She is very much human.

You're in my Thoughts - directed by Lindsay Clinton

Two young people on their first date demonstrate young love and the thought process that goes on during a first date.

Girl (teens/20s) A shy young woman

Boy (teens/20s) A shy young man.

Girl’s Brain(F) The private thoughts of the girl

Boy’s Brain (M) The private thoughts of the boy

It’s almost here!

Second night, coming up!