| This is the story of what happened in the hotel room next to the hotel room where Ann (played in the 1933 movie by Fay Wray) was whisked out of the bed and into the Manhattan night by King Kong. There's always a backstory. Myron Siegel is a low-end Broadway producer who desperately wants to be high end. Trouble is, he has, for his entire career, been sabotaged by his arch rival, who is ultra-famous for making movies about scary jungle creatures. That producer's father and Myron's father were also rivals back in the day, and the legacy has lived on. As the play opens, Myron has just learned that the rival producer has booked a theatre directly across from the theatre where Myron's potential bonanza, Foxy Felicia, is about to open. Nobody on the rialto knows what he's up to, but it's big. It's BIG! Myron gathers his entourage--his sassy mother, his gangster henchman, his Hungarian backer and his wide-eyed niece straight off the bus from Buffalo--and concocts a plan to find out what the mystery show is all about. What he discovers is that the show is about a monkey. A very large monkey. He also learns that the rival is sleeping with his wife and plans to steal both her and Foxy Felicia away from Myron. As the story unfolds, the seven doors on the set fly open and slam shut constantly. There are also mistaken identities, pies in the face, deceit, underhandedness and even a couple of romances. And every moment is meticulously coordinated with the events depicted in the 1933 movie. |
| Director: | Rachael Lindley |
| Presented by: | Richardson Theatre Centre |
| Audition Start: | Sunday, February 22nd, 6:30pm - 9:00pm |
| Audition End: | Monday, February 23rd, 7:00pm - 9:00pm |
| Audition Details: | PLEASE CHOOSE ONLY ONE TIME SLOT Please bring a resume and current photo (professional headshots are not required). Walk-ins are welcome, but reserved times are preferred. There will be cold readings from the script. Please come prepared to list all conflicts. NO conflicts accepted during tech week. |
| Audition Location: | Richardson Theatre Centre, 518 W. Arapaho Road., Suite 113, Richardson, TX 75080 |
| Callback Dates: | Tuesday, February 24th, 7:00pm if necessary |
| Rehearsal Dates: | Read through will be April 21 Rehearsals will start May 4 and will typically run Sundays (6-9:30), Monday-Thursday (7-10:30). |
| Performance Dates: | June 5-28, 2026 (NOTE: Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 pm, Sundays at 2:00 pm and Thursdays at 7:30 of the second and third week. Fourth weekend performances are Friday, Saturday and Sunday. No Thursday performance on the fourth week. |
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| Roles Available: |
Myron Siegel (M 40's) A down-on-his-luck Broadway producer who is desperate to reclaim his former glory. He is characterized by his frantic energy and determination to outsmart his rival.
Sally Charmaine (F 60's+) Myron's mother, who is sassy and outspoken. She has invested her life savings into Myron's show and adds a layer of familial pressure to his already stressful situation. Daisy (F 20's) Myron's niece, who is new to the big city and eager to make a name for herself in the theater world. Her enthusiasm and naivety provide a comedic contrast to the more cynical characters around her. Little Willie (M 20's-30's) Myron's gangster henchman, who provides comic relief and assists Myron in his schemes. His character adds a humorous element to the otherwise tense atmosphere of the play. Bertrille Siegel (F 30's-40's) Myron's wife, who is involved in a romantic subplot that complicates the dynamics within the story. Her character adds depth to the narrative as she navigates her own ambitions and relationships. Sig Higginbottom (M 50's-60's) Myron’s financial backer. Wears a terrible toupee. Speaks with a middle European accent. Ann Farrow (F 20's-30's) A starlet associated with Carl Dennam, who becomes part of the rivalry between the two producers. Carl Denham (M 40's) Myron's rival producer, known for his extravagant productions and ability to attract attention. He is portrayed as a cunning character who often interferes in Myron's plans, adding to the tension between the two. Jack Driskel (M 30's) Ann's fiancé, who is portrayed as brave but somewhat dim-witted, adding to the comedic elements of the story. |
| Compensation: | Actors will receive a stipend. |
| Originally Posted: | 2025-02-01 |