Non-Equity Auditions for "The Merry Garden of a Royal Oak" August 8, 2006

Tin Ceiling Auditions for "The Merry Garden of a Royal Oak (A
lamentable farce concerning rakes, hoes and seasonal fruits)"

Hot on the heels of the widely successful and critically acclaimed
"Zombozo" comes auditions for the Tin Ceiling's next original play.
The "John Cleese like" Dr. Damien Samways brings his British touch to
St. Louis with his witty world premiere play that skewers theatrical
traditions, especially the role of women in theatre, through the
complex relationship of King Charles II and Eleanor "Nell" Gwyn.
Directed by John Strasser.

Roles for 11 men and women of all ages.

Audition Date: Aug 8th 7:30 pm at the Tin Ceiling at 3159 Cherokee in
South St. Louis.

Performance dates: Oct 6th-8th and 13-15th at 8pm

Script is available at http://www.tinceiling.org/rakes&hoesfinal.pdf

Note: Despite the setting of Restoration England, the standard
American dialect will be used.

The Merry Garden of a Royal Oak
(A lamentable farce concerning rakes, hoes and seasonal fruits)

By Damien Samways

Players

- King Charles II

- Nell Gwyn

- Sir Charles Sackville

- Edward Hyde (Earl of Clarendon)

- Louise Renee (Duchess of Portsmouth)

- Charlotte (an orange girl)

- Father Incitatus (the vicar)

- John Hart (player Richard I)

- A Player (player Sergeant)

- Cyril (King's bodyguard)

- Tavern Wench

If you have any questions, please call 910-7321 and ask for Jason or email us at [email protected]

Official Website: http://www.tinceiling.org