AUDITIONS

Monday, November 6th at 7pm

Tuesday, November 7th at 7pm

Callbacks: Wednesday, November 8th at 7pm

Rehearsal Dates*
Starting Monday Nov. 13th–Thursday Jan. 4th
Sunday-Thursday, Sundays 6-9pm
and weekday evenings 7-10pm.
*you will not be called to every rehearsal

Performance Dates
Jan. 5th-14th: Fri. & Sat. 8pm & Sundays 2pm
PLUS: Sat. Jan. 13th 2pm

Audition Requirements:

Please bring a headshot/resume. Audition will consist of readings from the script (see sides below in character breakdown). In addition, please be prepared to dramatically tell us about a moment in your life you considered to be magical. All roles are open to actors of all ages, gender identities, race.

Please note that The Heights Players is a non-profit theater and this is a non-equity production. All cast and crew volunteer their time and talent. The Heights Players is a membership organization, there is no pay or stipend for any role or position.
There is a $20 membership fee, if cast.

Prelude To A Kiss

by Craig Lucas
Directed by Michelle Maccarone

Synopsis: After a whirlwind romance, Peter and Rita decide to get married. At their wedding, a mysterious old man shows up and insists on kissing the bride. As the couple honeymoons, Peter begins to realize that the woman by his side is not quite his wife. The kiss from the mysterious old man caused his and Rita's souls to switch bodies. Peter must race against time to track down the old man and free his young love’s spirit that's trapped in an aging and diseased body before it’s too late.

The Heights Players is located at:26 Willow Place, bet. State & Joralemon Streetsin Brooklyn Heights. Click For Directions to the John Bourne Theater

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN

Please note that people of all races, genders, and abilities are encouraged to audition for this inclusive and collaborative production. All roles will have an understudy or swing. The understudies for Peter, Rita, and the Old Man will be guaranteed a performance. The roles of Taylor/Tom/Jamaican Waiter and Aunt Dorothy/Wedding Officiant/Leah may be doubled to be played by two actors.

Peter (30 – 40) Intelligent, witty, slightly awkward man looking for love.
- Click Here for Sides for Peter
Rita (30 – 40) clever, anxious, funny, “afraid of life,” switches bodies with the old man.
- Click Here for Sides for Rita
Taylor (30 – 40) Peter’s sarcastic best friend
- Click Here for Sides for Taylor (prepare to read Peter)
Tom (20 – 50) bartender, works with Rita
- Click Here for Sides for Tom (prepare to read Peter)
Rita's Mom (late 50s – late 60s) Rita’s mother, caring and bubbly
- Click Here for Sides for Rita's Mom
Rita's Dad (60 – 70) Rita’s father a jovial dentist
- Click Here for Sides for Rita's Dad
Wedding Officiant (any age)
- Please choose any of the sides
Aunt Dorothy (50s – 60s) Rita’s aunt
- Click Here for Sides for Aunt Dorothy (prepare to read Rita)
Leah (30+) old man’s daughter, worried about him
- Click Here for Sides for Leah (prepare to read Rita)
Old Man (60 – 75) Widower coming to the end of his life, switches bodies with Rita
- Click Here for Sides for Old Man
Jamaican Waiter (any age)
- Please choose any of the sides