Auditions for BOEING BOEING! by Mark Camoletti
Auditions will take place Tuesday, Dec. 9 and Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. at Patriot Hall at 320 Emberson Drive in Ringgold. Patriot Hall is located next to the Ringgold City Pool.
BOEING BOEING is a wildly entertaining farce comprised of three flight attendant fiancées, one bachelor, and plenty of turbulence. Set in the swinging 1960s, this classic comedy follows bachelor Bernard, who is juggling secret engagements to three international air hostesses from his Paris apartment.
With careful planning and the reliable schedules of the airlines, his love life runs like clockwork. That is until the introduction of jet planes and a surprise visit from an old school friend brings his precise life to a screeching halt. As Bernard’s carefully separated worlds begin to collide, the resulting chaos is a first-class ticket to laughter, making the show an unmissable comedic flight.
* Please note, this show contains mild adult humor and situations.
MEET THE CHARACTERS:
BERNARD: The suave yet sly American architect in Paris juggling three clueless fiancées, all flight attendants—his tangled web spun with impeccable timing and charm.
ROBERT: Bernard’s earnest and somewhat overwhelmed friend from Wisconsin, caught in the chaos and trying to keep the secrets afloat.
BERTHE: Bernard’s world-weary French housekeeper, drained but determined, juggling the madness behind the scenes.
GLORIA: The ambitious American flight attendant who’s sharp, savvy, and the first to meet Robert.
GABRIELLA: The fiery Italian stewardess whose passion sets the stage ablaze.
GRETCHEN: The proud and powerful German flight attendant with an unmistakable presence.
CHARACTERS - DESCRIPTION & AGES
Bernard (30s - 40s): An American bachelor who resides in Paris, working as an architect. Bernard has the air of a "ladies man" who believes he has the female sex all figured out. He is charming and attractive, but a seductive scoundrel. He is engaged to all three air hostesses, and uses flight timetables to keep "one up, one down, and one pending," ensuring the women are never in his apartment at the same time. He is proud of his deception, until it starts to unravel (along with his confidence). (American accent required*)
Robert (30s - 40s): An old friend of Bernard's who travels to Paris from Wisconsin. A shy, sweet, small-town boy, Robert initially disapproves of Bernard's situation-though he can admit it has its advantages. He admires Bernard's ability to keep things balanced. Soon, however, Robert is caught up in the game himself, trying to keep Bernard's plan intact and stop his own anxiety from spinning out of control. (American accent required*)
Berthe (age non-specific): Bernard's housekeeper. Berthe is an obedient and meticulous maid, which makes her integral to Bernard's charade, but she isn't shy about voicing her growing dissatisfaction with Bernard's revolving-door lifestyle. Wonderfully sarcastic and blunt; also exhausted and exasperated. (French accent required*)
Gloria (20s - 30s): Bernard's American fiancée with a strong appetite for love, success, and unique food. She is an air hostess for TWA. Playfully cunning, confident, strong-willed, and not afraid to speak her mind. Politically progressive for the 60s, and is often offended when people do not share her opinion. (American accent required.*)
Gabriella (20s - 30s): Bernard's Italian fiancée. She is an air hostess for Alitalia. Feisty and seductive, she is incredibly smart and much more independent than she initially appears. (Italian accent required.*)
Gretchen (20s - 30s): Bernard's German fiancée. She is an air hostess for Lusthansa. Dominating but loving, she is full of intense passion that can switch between soft and sweet to loud and destructive in a moment. She is both intimidating and yet loveable. (German accent required.*)
*Accents do not need to be perfect but dialogue needs to be clear and understood by the audience
Those planning to audition only need to come to one of the two nights. Each actor is asked to prepare a one-minute comedic monologue and plan on reading sides from the script aloud. Callbacks will only occur if deemed necessary by the director.
Production dates for the show are Feb. 14, 20-22, and 27-28.
Rehearsals are usually 2-3 weeknights per week until tech and dress rehearsals.
Anyone seeking additional information can email TRP at
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