| Esmeralda Quipp is an 80-year-old actress who can no longer find work. She's behind on her rent, she has no money for food, and her cat just died. When she's arrested for attempting to bury him in her landlord's yard, she finds a sense of community, not to mention free room and board, within the prison system. But when her well-meaning public defender gets the charges dropped, Esmerelda buys a toy g*n at the local dollar store and commits armed robbery. Even though she pleads guilty so she's sure to be convicted, the system wants to forgive her because of her age and general health, but all she wants is to be imprisoned for life! (comedy) |
| Director: | Carol M. Rice |
| Presented by: | Rover Dramawerks |
| Audition Start: | Sunday, October 25th from 7:00 to 9:00 pm |
| Audition End: | Monday, October 26th from 7:00 to 9:00 pm |
| Audition Details: | Script is available by clicking on Related Files on Signup Page. Please ensure you are familiar with the play before coming to auditions. Be prepared to read scenes from the script. Please bring a resume and headshot or recent photo. References may be required. |
| Audition Location: | Auditions will be at Reclamation Church, located at 901 Cross Bend Rd. in Plano, at the northwest corner of Alma and Cross Bend. |
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| Rehearsal Dates: | Rehearsals will be in Plano and will begin in late November/early December - to be set based on theater schedule and conflicts of cast. |
| Performance Dates: | January 14-31, 2027 |
| To Sign Up: | Sign Up to Audition |
| Requirements: | Appointments are required. For an appointment, please include your full name and choose your preferred time |
| Roles Available: |
Available Roles: 6 women and 1 man
ESMERELDA QUIPP – (F) 80, a former actress at the end of her rope. H.B. (HONEY BUNCH) HACKETT – (F) 35ish, police officer VAL – (F) 30ish, a film actress posing as a hooker (real name is Rosanna Palermo) PENELOPE FARTHINGALE – (F) 45ish, a hard-drinking hooker, past her best before date, and lacking a pension plan DOTTIE RAMSBOTTOM – (F) 50ish, a compulsive shoplifter ALFRED DAVID – (M) 30ish, lawyer; a weary public defender JENNIFER DOER – (F) 25ish, a naive social worker/ do-gooder GLADYS SYMMINGTON-BUKOVITCH – (F) 55ish, a rich woman who shot her husband who failed to die JUDGE JULIUS – (F) 55ish, a crusty, caring judge MILDRED MCGONIGLE – (F) 60ish, a bank customer who is also a would-be actress LANDLORD – (M) 40ish, a beer-bellied bully BANK TELLER #1 (M) BANK TELLER #2 (F) BANK TELLER #3 (F) BANK CUSTOMER (M) A CHEF (M) MADGE HODGE – (F) 50ish, the cafeteria lady PRODUCER – (M) 40ish, a theatre producer DIRECTOR – (F) 30-40ish, a theatre director MRS. MACPHERSON – (F) 70ish, an amateur actress MISS DONNINGTON – (F) 70ish, an amateur actress The role of Esmerelda Quipp has been cast. All other roles are available. Seeking a diverse group of at least six women and one man (perhaps more) to play everyone else. Ages listed are approximate, but since most roles are doubled, they’re pretty open. |
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| Originally Posted: | 2026-09-17 |