The Concord Players presents

 

In Noel Coward's delicious confection Hay Fever, each member of the eccentric Bliss family – a retired actress, her novelist husband, and their two grown children – invites a guest to their country home, without informing each other. The innocent visitors arrive expecting a romantic weekend, and step into a whirlwind of confusion, chaos and comedy.  Hay Fever, one of Noel Coward’s best, is a play about bad manners, outrageous behavior, incomparable wit and biting satire.   

 

Auditions for HAY FEVER, by Noel Coward will be held on August 23, 2008 from 4-7:30 PM and on August 24, 2008 from 2-5 PM with call backs on August 24th, 2008 from 6-9 PM. All will be held at 51 Walden Street, Concord, MA. Auditions will be open with readings from the play. No monologues.

Production dates are November 7, 8, 14, 15, 16 (matinee), 21, & 22

Copies of the script will be available July 2, 2008 at the Main library in Concord Center, and at the Fowler branch library located on Main Street in West Concord.

The Characters: (An ensemble cast -- all roles are equal)

JUDITH BLISS: well-known stage actress in temporary retirement; 50-ish/ 60-ish
DAVID BLISS: Judith's husband; absent-minded writer of "very bad novels." 60-ish
SIMON BLISS: Adult son of Judith & David; artistic inclinations toward drawing; 20 to 30 years old
SOREL BLISS: Adult daughter of Judith & David; only family member "trying to be better": 20's
CLARA: Over-taxed family housekeeper; former dresser for Judith at the theater; 60-ish
MYRA ARUNDEL: Well-dressed, confident, sophisticated; probably late 40's
RICHARD GREATHAM: Diplomatist; polite, conventional, dignified, charming; 50 years old
SANDY TYRELL: Amateur boxer Judith invites because he's infatuated with her; 20's
JACKIE CORYTON: Sweet young thing; rather naive. 19 or 20 years old

We encourge you to fill out the audition form and bring it with you to the auditions. (click on the link to open, right click on the link and "save link as" to save to your hard drive)

If you have questions about the auditions or the production you can email hayfever@concordplayers.org