Auditions for ''I Hate Hamlet'' at The Albright Theatre in Bat

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“I Hate Hamlet” by Paul Rudnick Rated PG14(LD) AUDITION DATES: July 15 & 16 at 7:30 pm CALL BACKS: July 17 by invitation only at 7:30 pm PERFORMANCE DATES: September 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 21 & 22 Albright Theatre 100 N. Island Ave Batavia, IL 60510 The Albright Theatre islocated on the 3rd floor of the government building. Auditions will consist of cold readingsfrom the script. Callbacks are optional and may be held on Tuesday, July 17 at 7:30 pm (by invitation only). Acclaim from a starring role in a hit TV series; a beautiful girlfriend; the perfect New York apartment; and the chance to play Hamlet in Central Park – Andrew Rally really has it all! Or does he? Andrew's TV series has been canceled; his girlfriend is clinging to her virginity with unyielding conviction; and he happens to despise the role of Hamlet. When Andrew’s agent, Lillian, begins reminiscing about her brief romance with John Barrymore many years ago a séance is planned in order to summon Barrymore’s ghost to inspire Andrew. Barrymore “returns” alright, and from that moment on Andrew finds that his life is no longer his own and he is forced to choose between art and the almighty dollar. CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS Andrew Rally – Young actor – a bit arrogant due to his success on a soap opera. Struggles with the choice between artistic integrity and fameand fortune. Age range: 30-40 John Barrymore – Booze-soaked, sword-wielding actor. Acclaimed forhis portrayal of Hamlet. Returns from the dead to train Rally for the role. Age range: 50-80 Dierdre McDavey – Rally’s Girlfriend. A ditzy, charming actress. Saving herself for marriage. Attracted to artistry and talent, rather than money. Age range: 20-40 Lillian Troy – Rally’s agent.German. Had an affair with Barrymore long ago. Pushes Rally to take the role of Hamlet. Age range:60-80 Felicia Dantine – Andrew’s eccentric real estate broker, claims she can speak to the dead. Perky & positive – but lacks a social filter. Age range: 20-45 Gary Peter Lefkowitz – Rally’s writer-director-producer friend from Hollywood. Self-absorbed. Encourages Rally to return to television, mostly for his own gain. Age range: 30-50 Performance Dates for “I Hate Hamlet” are September 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 21 & 22. Fridays & Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 2pm. Please contact TheAlbright Theatre Company at 630-406-8838, visit www.albrighttheatre.com, find them on Facebook or follow them on Twitter for more updates and information. Please visit their website for the rating guide. The Albright Theatre Company is a not-for-profit organization that is membership-driven and relies upon volunteer actors.