EPAC OPEN Auditions:

"First And Second Date Blues"

A Tale of Modern Love From Icks to Awws

Tuesday July 14th, at 6:30pm

at The Endicott Performing Arts Center.

 

Directed by: Stefanie Willette,

Stage Manager: Nathan Butler,

Assistant Direction: Andrew Bailey.

 

Please prepare a monologue

(1 minute in length)

 

This is a short rehearsal process.

Provide all conflicts you have at the time of audition.

 

Brief Summary: First And Second Date Blues, is a contemporary romantic comedy about the messy realities of modern dating. After an awkward first date, Sabina, a Brooklyn literary agent, and JJ, a well-meaning finance professional, struggle to decide whether they should give each other a second chance. As they navigate advice from friends, lingering feelings for exes, and conflicting ideas about romance, the play explores the difference between chemistry and compatibility, asking whether true love is found in grand passion or in the people who consistently show up for us.

 

Character Breakdowns:

Sabina

A bookish thirtysomething trying to break her bad habit of going for selfish artists, and date a nice guy for once.

 

JJ

The thirtysomething nice guy from New Jersey who always double texts, then second guesses himself.

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Emma

A thirtysomething diva who never skimps on skin care. She is dating to find a high value husband, having been trained by her Russian mother.

 

Murph

JJ’s roommate (both in college and currently). He’s considerably more laidback, a lovable stoner trapped in a financially independent guys body.

 

Juan

Sabina’s ex, the “sexy sculptor from San Sebatián.” He speaks in a hispanic accent and always with dramatic flourish.

 

Olga

Emma’s flashy Russian mother. She pops into a few scenes, always in a fancy fur coat to dispel some well-intended advice (ie..”you always leave men wanting more”). She’s in her late 50’s not that it’s any of your business!

 

Luciana

Murph’s sister who’s getting married. She relentlessly asks Murph to find a girlfriend already - always in her thick Jersey accent.

 

Waiter/Server

The Waiter serves as an observer and occasional catalyst for the awkward and revealing moments of the story.

 

Rehearsals start Tuesday July 28th

Rehearsals: Tuesdays & Thursdays  7:00pm-9:00pm

at the Endicott Performing Arts Center.

 

Some Sunday rehearsals may be added at a later date so please keep that in mind.

 

Performance Dates: September 4th & 5th @ 8pm

Show Week: (Mandatory)

Sunday August 30th - Thursday September 3rd.