Essex Theatre Company Hosts Auditions

Audition to perform with the Essex Theatre Company. (Image by Steven Kellogg)

The Essex Theatre Company (ETC) is holding auditions for Gina Gionfriddo’s comedy of bad manners, Becky Shaw. The play is R-rated with parental advisory for adult language and content. The theatre company’s production of the show will run in mid-August.

Roles Available

Auditions are available for all roles in Becky Shaw. There are six characters in the play:

late-20 or 30-something Suzanna;
her best friend Max;
Suzanna’s new husband;
his co-worker Becky Shaw;
Suzanna’s mother Susan;
and Susan’s much younger boyfriend. (ETC)

Audition Information

There will be two days of auditions this weekend. Each will be held at a different location.

When: Friday, June 7, 3 p.m.
Where: Jay Community Center, Ausable Forks, NY

AND

When: Saturday, June 8, 3 p.m.
Where: Center Stage Plattsburgh Dance Studio, Weed Street, Plattsburgh, NY

Contact director Antonette Knoedl at antonette.knoedl@gmail.com for further information.

Other Performance Opportunities

Essex Theatre Company is looking for performers for two other events this summer.

ETC’s benefit this year is “The Broadway Through the Years.” People interested in performing please contact Kathy Poppino at poppino1@juno.com.

ETC is also looking for performers and performing groups for Downtown Essex Day, Saturday, August 3, to be showcased throughout the day. Please contact either emmymad@gmail.com or poppino1@juno.com if you’re interested.

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