AUDITION NOTICE: Home I’m Darling
WT is committed to being a diverse and open organisation. Auditions are open to anyone, regardless of background or experience, and we particularly welcome those who have been traditionally under-represented in theatre.
IJudy and Johnny are trying to turn their backs on modern day life and live by the values and behaviour of the 1950s. The play explores the gender roles of both eras and the impact of trying to live this pretend lifestyle on relationships, work and happiness.
The play won the Olivier award as best comedy in 2019 and is a nuanced examination about some of the lies we tell ourselves about the past being better.
Characters
| Character | Description |
|---|---|
| Judy | Major role, in every scene of the play. Trying to live the life of a 50’s housewife. Age Range: 35-45 |
| Johnny | Estate agent. Had been very successful but less so in recent years. Loving the 1950s experiment until… Age Range: 35-45 |
| Fran | Judy’s friend who is working and living in a very conventional manner and enjoys the 50s weekends that she shares with Judy, Johnny and husband Marcus. Age Range: 33-45 |
| Marcus | Fran’s husband. Founder of a successful agency and very old school machismo. In the wake of me too has some very difficult issues to answer. Age Range: 35-45 |
| Sylvia | Judy’s mother. A Greenham Common feminist who is appalled by her daughter’s decision. Age Range: 63-68 |
| Alex | Johnny’s new boss in the estate agency and very successful and high powered. Attractive and articulate. Around 30. |
Show Information & Auditions
Readthrough: Mon 18 November – 7:45pm – Wokingham Theatre
Auditions: Wed 20 & Thu 21 November – 7:45pm – Wokingham Theatre
Rehearsals: Rehearsals will begin at the beginning of February and be on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings at 7.45. There may be the occasional Sunday afternoon call depending upon how the play is progressing.
The two couples will have to do some jive dancing-lessons will be provided! Johnny is the least proficient and Marcus is quite a twinkle toes. I would like some of the scene changes to be choreographed to rock and roll music with Fran and Marcus sometimes involved.
If you would like to audition but can’t make any of the dates above, please do get in contact and let us know.
Jeremy Radburn • Director
jeremyradburn@icloud.com
Janice Everett • Production Manager
accounts@wokinghamtheatre.org.uk