Auditions

The Backstage Theatre in Breckenridge is seeking five men and three women for their upcoming summer production of the Preston Sturges screwball comedy, "Easy Living".

Based on the classic 1936 film , Easy Living introduces us to quirky Mary Smith, a down-on-her-luck stenographer for The Boys' Constant Companion who is mistaken for the mistress of a powerful Wall Street tycoon and soon finds herself living the life of Riley when everyone tries to use her to gain favor from her powerful "boyfriend." Mary uses it all to her advantage, leveraging herself out of a tight situation, and even finding romance in the process. Classic screwball antics, slapstick humor, and delicious dialogue from one of America’s greatest comedy writers.

"Easy Living" is directed by Billie McBride (Denver Children Theatre's "Sleeping Beauty" and Arvada Center's "House of Blue Leaves"). Christopher Willard ("Hidden", "The Hobbit") is adapting the script.

Rehearsals for "Easy Living" will begin in late April/early May and will primarily be on weekends. The show opens at the Backstage Theatre on June 26 and plays June 27, 28, July 10, 11, 12, 24, 25, 26, 27, August 7, 8, 9, 10 at 7:30 PM. All positions are paid. Housing available for those traveling outside of Summit County.

To be cast:
MARY SMITH: 20's-30's, a fireball personality, quick witted, speaks her mind, strong-willed but never seems to get a decent break – until now

J.B. BALL: 50's-60's, called "The Bull of Broadstreet," impatience, bluster, and just a little confused

JOHNNY BALL: 20's-30's, J.B.'s rebellious son who tries to make a go of it on his own without the aid of daddy's checkbook

WENDOLYN WALLACE: (influential gossip columnist) also doubles as JENNY BALL: (J.B.’s high maintenance (and high dollar) wife and VARIOUS

LILLIAN: (J.B’s type-A secretary) and VARIOUS

LOUIS LOUIS: (harried hotel owner) and VARIOUS

BUTLER: (of the dry, one-liner Hobson variety) also doubles as VAN BUREN (fussy hat shop owner) and VARIOUS

NEWSPAPER STAND OWNER: (one of those salty New York institutions) also plays BELL HOP and VARIOUS

Auditions will be held at the Breckenridge Theatre, 121 South Ridge Street in Breckenridge, on Saturday April 19 from 11AM to 2PM. Auditionees will read from the script. No advance scripts are currently available. Auditions are by appointment only.

Backstage Theatre is always seeking individuals interested in volunteering offstage throughout the season. Offstage volunteers receive numerous benefits, including complimentary tickets.

Don't miss this exciting opportunity to get involved with Summit County's oldest venue for live theatre!

To volunteer, or obtain additional information, call Backstage Theatre at (970) 453-0199.