Westfield Community Players westfieldcommunityplayers.org Audition Notice A Thousand Clowns by Herb Gardner Directed by Steve Lemenille Produced by Garry Tamburro When: Monday Dec. 15, 2014 & Wednesday Dec. 17, 2014 Time: 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM [Call-backs, if necessary, Friday Dec. 19, 2014 Time: 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM] Where: Westfield Community Players 1000 North Avenue West Westfield, NJ 07090 Synopsis: Despite its title, there are no circus clowns in Gardners play, but there is a decidedly odd couple at its core - Murray and his nephew, Nick. As the play opens, Nick has plenty to worry about. Two social workers from the Bureau of Child Welfare are about to descend on Murrays cluttered one-room apartment. Their mission: to determine whether the irresponsible Murray has any business raising a child - even if Nick is his nephew and Nicks parents are MIA. Murray is a man struggling with the paradox that he must put away childish things if he hopes to keep the child living with him - and the one alive within him. What emerges from the ensuing showdown between anarchy and bureaucracy is an ultimatum: Murray either grows up and gets a job, or Child Welfare will ensure that Nick does his growing up elsewhere. Easier said than done, given that the best gig Murrays agent can find would require Murray to once more write mindless copy for the host of a childrens comedy show - a man who doesnt have a clue about either kids or humor. Clowns embodies what Murray says of Nick when he describes his nephew as a genuine laughter - capable of moving past set-up funny stuff to appreciate the deeper human comedy of people simply being alive. Would be a standout comedy in any season. Filled with laughter and warmth and sweetness and inspired daffiness. One of the quintessential New York comedies. - New York Daily News An extraordinarily funny play with some brilliantly offbeat lines. - The New York Post Cast breakdown: Murray - (stage age 30-50) - an unemployed and unconventionally thinking TV script writer ,a kid at heart, abhors bureaucracy, free spirited with a touch of the classic Peter Pan syndrome. Nick - (stage age 12-13) - Murrays nephew and roommate., intense and bright 12-13 year old who Murray describes as a middle aged kid Highly intelligent, wise beyond his years and a bit of a wise guy who can be brutally honest. Sandra - (stage age late 20s – 30s) - an inexperienced yet open-minded young psychologist, and colleague of Albert Amundson; a social worker, idealist, emotional, develops feelings for Murray; she is pretty in an unconventional way. Unhappy with her own life and its present circumstances. Albert - (stage age 25-35) - Graduate of NYU’s School of Social Work, a bit uptight and stuffy seemingly much older then his years due to an over inflated , parental attitude towards his clients. social worker – middle-aged appearing - by the book kind of guy Arnold Burns – (stage age 45-60) - Older brother and theatrical agent to Murray. Uncle to Nick. Hardworking man who always tries to do the right thing. Has a great amount of self- knowledge and has found peace with his place in the world, not doing a great job in finding Murray work. Leo - (stage age 45-60) - “Chuckles the Chipmunk” kiddie show actor who is a bit of a neurotic bully, is a bad listener and hates kids, wants Murray to write mindless copy. Production Dates: March 7, 14, 21, 22, 27, 28 2015 You may complete a pre-audition form at: westfieldcommunityplayers.org/WCPauditionform2.h…
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