Auditions/Jobs

Audition Notice:

 

Nantucket Improv Troupe (aka: The Bilge Rats)

  • WHO: Adults that wanna have fun!
  • WHEN: Wednesday, June 19th 5:00pm-6:00pm
  • WHERE: Bennett Hall (Congregational Church)
Have you ever thought about having fun....with other fun people....AND being on stage? Then you should come meet us!  Learn improv skills, meet new people and perform with the Island's only Improv Comedy Troupe.  We have been around for 14 years and still kickin'!  You do not have to prepare anything, just bring an open mind and get ready to have some fun!
 
(we don't have a lot of time so PLEASE be prompt!)
 
Questions????  Email Molly: molisimo@gmail.com
 
Molly Martin has been performing and teaching Improv Comedy since her high school days in LaGrange, IL. She has a BFA in Acting from University of Montana and an MA in Theatre Education from Emerson College. Molly studied Improv at Improv Olympic with Jack McBrayer (30 Rock), Susan Messing (Second City), Charna Halpern (founder of IO), Bob Dassie and TJ Jagodowski. She has also studied with John Lutz (SNL, 30 Rock), Christina Gausas (Conan O’Brien), Jason Chin and Noah Gregoropoulos (IO). Since Molly was having so much fun she then did some MORE workshops at Second City and Improv Asylum in Boston. Molly performed with her own troupe “Umlaut” in Chicago at the Playground Theater, “Notions Eleven” at IO, and founded “The Shoppe” Improv Troupe in Missoula, MT. Molly taught at Watertown Children’s Theatre, Boston Childen’s Theatre, North Shore Music Theatre and the Chicago Center for the Performing Arts. In 1999, Molly founded Nantucket’s one and only Improv Comedy troupe that has been making audiences laugh for 14 years!  
 

Wizard of Oz

  • Directed by Molly Martin
  • Saturday, June 22: 12-1pm
  • Bennett Hall - 62 Centre Street

Rehearsals begin July 8

Performances July 24 - August 24

CASTING:

Citizens of Oz: (ADULT and TEEN ACTORS/SINGERS)

The Citizens of Oz are the adult chorus of the show. Singing and movement required. Some Ozians will also be featured dancers.  

The Winkies: Palace guards to the Wicked Witch of the West.  

Munchkins: Age 8 - 16  BOYS AND GIRLS!!!  The little people of Munchkinland.  Group singing and coordinated movement required. Dance experience a plus. Munchkins will likely double as the poppies in the field.

*There are some featured roles among the munchkins, such as The Mayor Of Munchkin City, The Coroner, The Lollipop Guild, and The Lullaby league.  Additionally Some Munchkins will double as Flying Monkeys and Citizens of Oz.

Flying Monkeys: Minions of the Wicked Witch of the West. The monkeys do not speak or sing, but will most likely be double-cast as Munchkins. Non-singers will be considered.

 

Dinner 

by Moira Buffini - a black comedy/mystery 
  • Directed by - Ginny Irwin
  • Monday, June 24: 5-6PM
  • Bennett Hall - 62 Centre Street  
Rehearsals begin Mon. Aug. 19
Performances Thur. Sept. 19 - Sat. Oct. 1
CASTING:
 
Paige  -  the hostess;  elegant, witty, 60's.
Lars  -  her husband;  a writer, 60's - 70's
Wynne  -  an artist;  bohemian, feminist, 50's - 60's
Hal  -  a scientist; friend of Lars - 50's - 60's
Sian  -  his wife; a "sexpot",  well known TV news journalist  -  40's
Mike  -  an uninvited guest;  20's - 40's
The Waiter  -  experienced butler,  50's - 70's
        
Scripts available to email or pick up at TWN office - 58C Main St.
Please call 508-228-9011