Auditions

An outrageously hilarious race against the clock begins when Savannah Sprunt Fairchild Honeycutt agrees to get her feisty mother all the way across the country for her brother’s wedding. Savannah’s problem: Mama won’t fly. With only four days to make it to the ceremony, this determined daughter has no choice but to drive cross-country with her equally willful mother, Norleen Sprunt. Rising above their age-old mother-daughter issues, Norleen and Savannah work together to get the nuptials back on track. In a surprising and heart warming resolution, they forge an exciting new path for their own relationship and welcome the new bride into their delightfully wacky family.This family-friendly Jones-Hope-Wooten comedy will have you laughing your way across the country and all the way down the aisle!

Auditions will be held: September 25 and 26, 7-9pm

Directed by Diana Marshall-Shoaf
Performances will be held November 17-19 and December 1-3

Audition Location: 130 E. Mountain St, Kernersville (basement of the Salvation Army/old library)

Please bring the completed audition form, in triplicate, with you to the audition. Nothing to prepare; there will be cold readings directly from the script.

MAMA WON’T FLY—JONES, HOPE, WOOTEN

CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS

• SAVANNAH HONEYCUTT…40’S-50’s, Southern Businesswoman, from Birmingham/Alabama, smart dresser, Norleen’s divorcee daughter

• NORLEEN SPRUNT…60’s-70’s, Southern, from Birmingham/Alabama, interfering mother to Savannah

• TANYA DUDLEY…40’s-60’s, Southern, from Birmingham/Alabama, friend of Norleen, community theatre actor by night/realtor by day

• DENTON CRAWFORD…70’s, Southern, from Birmingham/Alabama, mechanic, friend of Norleen’s

• HAYLEY QUINN…40’s, high energy, lovable, nervous, not Southern, Walker’s fiancée, has bad luck

• ESSIE…80’s, from Louisiana, walks with a cane, mentally challenged, operates a bra museum

• AUNT REMA JEAN…50’s-60’s, from Texas, related to Norleen and Savannah, countryfolk

• AUNT ARDALE…50’s-60’s, from Texas, related to Norleen and Savannah, countryfolk, likes to eat

• COUSIN CHICKEN…60’s, from Texas, carries his deceased wife around in a mayo jar, eccentric, countryfolk

• UNCLE FERD…70’s, from Texas, dancing fool (can’t dance), eccentric, countryfolk

• GREAT-AUNT PAWNEE…90’s, from Texas, very frail, no teeth, in a wheelchair

• JULIETTE…50’s, from Texas, a little tipsy, spends a lot of time in the local bar

• MICKEY…40’s-50’s, from Ireland, a little off balance, acts like a leprechaun

• MITCH…40’s-50’s, from Ireland but talks like a cowboy, Mickey’s brother and partner in a bar in the middle of nowhere Texas

• EDWEENA/FANNY…40’s-60’s, from west Texas, church ladies

• OFFICER DUGGER…60’s, from New Mexico, world weary, skeptical

• RED…50’s-60’s, over caffeinated, truck driver, drives like a manic

• KIKI…40’s, bimbo, dresses “sexy”, in Vegas *RONALD…60’s, has a little money, in Vegas

• TEETA…50’s-60’s, former Vegas show girl, runs a Vegas wedding chapel, tough as nails

• SYBIL…60’s, well dressed, married to Ronald

• SPUD FARLEY…40’s-50’s, Vegas entertainer, Savannah’s former boyfriend, does drag

• KELVIN…40’s-50’s, concierge at upscale Santa Monica Hotel, very stuck up and snooty

Take the Stage!

At KLT, we conduct open auditions and welcome anyone in the community to have the opportunity to “take the stage”. Auditions are generally held three to four months prior to the show’s production dates. Details of upcoming auditions will be communicated on our Facebook page, through email blasts and on our website.

For information on preparing for your audition and what to expect when auditioning at Kernersville Little Theatre, please scroll to the bottom of this page. We want to make sure you make the most of your audition experience.

Audition Preparations

*Audition Form – Our audition form is now available here for you to download. Please bring 3 copies of your completed audition form and conflict calendar to save time when you arrive!

*Age Range – Look for the character descriptions and any minimum age requirements in each audition notice.

We want you to get the most out of your audition with KLT. Below are some general guidelines about our audition process and tips on preparing for your audition.

*Experience – You don’t need any experience to audition, or even to get a great part at Kernersville Little Theatre. We get people with lots of experience and some with none at all. All that is required is an interest in performing and a willingness to commit!

*What to Bring – You will be asked to identify any conflicts that you will have starting with the audition dates and running through the last performance, so bring your calendar. If you have a resume showing your performing experience, you can bring that, but most people don’t. We will ask you to fill out an audition form with your contact information and experience.

*What to Wear – Always wear comfortable clothes and shoes – NO SANDALS OR FLIP FLOPS, especially if you are auditioning for a musical. If you are an experienced dancer you may want to bring your specialty dance shoes.

*What to Prepare – The audition for non-musicals will consist of reading from the script. You do not have to prepare anything, but it can be helpful to have read or seen the play ahead of time so that you are familiar with what is going on in the script. Individual directors may ask you to participate in some improvisations or theatre exercises, but don’t let that intimidate you – we’re here to have fun and to learn more about you!

If you are auditioning for a musical, you will also need to be prepared to sing a song. You should bring a rehearsed song as well as the piano accompaniment. The accompanist will be seeing your music for the first time, so don’t worry if they don’t play it perfectly – just do your best! The Music Director will probably also ask you to sing some scales to understand your vocal range.

Musical auditions may also include a simple dance routine. The choreographer will give you some dance steps to do in a group to evaluate your basic ability.

*Bring your calendar – We will ask you to complete an audition form. You’ll be asked to identify any conflicts that you will have starting with audition dates and running through the last performance.

*Most Important – Relax and have fun! And don’t be afraid to ask questions if anything isn’t clear to you. KLT is all about creating opportunities for you to get experience on and off stage. Come PLAY with us!

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