Nana's Naughty Knickers

by Katherine DiSavino
Directed by Michael Fusco
Produced by Sarah Merkey
Stage Manager Jenn Shively

Production Kickoff: June 28, 2021

Audition: July 06, 2021

Performance Dates

Sept. 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, & 25, 2021 at 8:00PM
Sept. 19 & 26, 2021 at 2:00PM

Unless specifically noted, all roles are open to all regardless of race or ethnicity.

  • Sylvia Charles (Nana) – The 20-something acting elderly owner of Saucy Slips, the underground lingerie business she surreptitiously operates out of her rent-controlled apartment where she has lived for 60 years. She is charming, quick-witted and a risk taker. [She is described as an 83-year-old but actors 60s and up are encouraged to audition for this role]
  • Vera Walters – Sylvia's friend, jogging partner and eventual accomplice-in-crime. Her two hearing aids and walker lead people to underestimate her abilities and capacity for mischief. [Similarly, actors 60s and up are acceptable]
  • Bridget Charles – The 20-something ingenue, though initially shocked to discover that her Nana is a criminal, against her better judgment ends up aiding and abetting both the enterprise and Nana's deception of her landlord. [Actors in their 20s and 30s are acceptable]
  • Tom O'Grady – The friendly neighborhood beat cop. Inexperienced and kind hearted, he will do anything for Nana especially now that Bridget, on whom he has a crush, is moving in.[Actors in their 20s and 30s are acceptable].
  • Gil Schmidt – The son-in-law of the deceased, kindly, former landlord, now runs the show and cannot abide the fact that Nana' rent remains but a small fraction of the current market rate-less than what he pays for monthly heating cost. He's looking for any reason to evict her. [Actors, ages mid-40s or older]
  • Heather Van Pree – A wanna-be model and employee of Saucy Lips, a purveyor of more extreme lingerie and accessories (whips, chains, etc) shows up to retrieve the merchandise that was incorrectly shipped to Nana whose shipment was received by her employer. [Actors ages 20s and 30s].
  • Walk-Ons – There are walk-on roles for two UPS delivery persons One is non-speaking, the other has a couple of lines. Anyone interested in one of these roles should contact the director.

Bridget and her grandmother are about to become roommates. However, what Bridget saw as a unique opportunity to stay with her favorite nana in New York for the summer quickly turns into an experience she'll never forget. It seems her sweet grandma is running an illegal boutique from her apartment, selling handmade naughty knickers to every senior citizen in the five-borough area! Will Bridget be able to handle all the excitement? Will her nana get arrested - or worse - evicted?

As I suspect it is for you, community theatre is my passion and it is my goal that each cast and production team member enjoy the time and effort they invest in creating a show we and Curtain Players are proud to stage. Over the past 25+ years, I have directed more than 50 plays - 11 for Curtain Players including On Golden Pond; Trevor; Cat on A Hot Tin Roof; The Sunshine Boys; and Barefoot in the Park. I am a (mostly) retired lawyer with a BA in English Language and Literature with a focus on Dramatic Literature from Columbia University.

When

Where

Script review, auditions, and performances take place at:
Curtain Players Theatre
5691 Harlem Road, Galena, OH 43021

Curtain Players offers a information session for each of its productions as a help for actors seeking roles, but attendance is not required to audition. The event is an opportunity for actors to become acquainted with the community theatre organization, to discuss the play with the director, and to ask questions about the audition process, rehearsal period, and production plans. Those interested in working behind the scenes are also invited to attend.

Curtain Players conducts open auditions for its productions. Roles are not cast in advance, and, unless specified otherwise in the role's description, are open to all without regard to race or ethnicity. Casting decisions are made by the director and a casting committee comprised of a member of the theatre board, a general member of the organization, and individuals of the director's choosing.

Actors are encouraged to come to auditions familiar with the script and ready to read cuttings from the script. Every effort will be made to give actors equal chances to read. Resumes and head shots are helpful but not necessary.

Requests for an early audition for Nana's Naughty Knickers must be made no later than June 22, 2021.

Questions related to the audition process may be directed to production@curtainplayers.org.

Rehearsals for our productions begin in an offsite location, to be determined for each production. Approximately one month before opening night, rehearsals move into the Harlem Road playhouse.

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