Auditions This Week for "The Man Who Came to Dinner"

   Auditions are being held this week for the next show in the excellent season bing offered by ARTS: The Man Who Came to Dinner.

   The auditions: will be held June 17 and 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the Renaissance Theatre in Huntington (at the old Huntington High School).

    The show will be directed by: Gene Anthony.

   The Man Who Came to Dinner is set in Ohio in the 1930s. The play takes place during Christmas. A famous radio personality named Sheridan Whiteside is invited to dinner at the home of a rich factory owner. Before Whiteside enters the house he falls on the ice and hurts his hip. He ends up staying at the home to recover and consequently terrorizes the lives of the rich factory owner and his family. This play is one of a number of the classic comedies written by Kaufman and Hart, including titles such as You Can’t Take it with You and George Washington Slept Here. Think of Whiteside as an early version of Jay Leno, only more acerbic and obnoxious. Zingers fly freely as his famous friends, stars of screen and stage come an pay a visit, prototypes of Harpo Marx, Cole Porter, Gloria Swanson and all such.

Available Roles:

Mr. Stanley - Male - 45+
Richard Stanley - Male - 18-25
June Stanley - Female - 18-25
John - Male - 55+
Mrs. McCutcheon - Female - 50+
Bert Jefferson - Male - 25-40
Sandy - Male - 20+
Beverly Carlton - Male - 20+
Westcott - Male - 25+
12 Cameo Roles for Men and Women of All ages

Roles filled by ARTS Resident Company Members:
Sheridan Whiteside, Maggie Cutler, Banjo, Professor Metz, Loraine Sheldon, Dr. Bradley, Mrs. Stanley, Harriett Stanley, Miss Preen, Mrs. Dexter, and Sarah.

    It promises to be a lot of fun - highly recommended!