Rose's Dilemma

Production: Rose's Dilemma

Playwright: Neil Simon

Director: Jane McWilliams

Theatre: Cambridge Community Players

Location: Cambridge Arts Theatre.

Audition Dates: Sunday November 10 2-4 pm, Tues November 12 7-9 pm

Callbacks: Thurs November 14 7-9 pm if necessary

About the Production:

Author Rose Steiner, suffering from writer's block, needs money and is determined to write another "blockbuster." Rose fantasizes her dead lover, Walsh McLaren, a famous and successful writer. At Walsh's suggestion, Rose decides to complete his unfinished novel, asking a young writer living nearby to help. Rose's assistant, and daughter, Arlene, is trying to be helpful and becomes romantically involved with the young writer, Gavin Clancy.

Roles Available:

• Rose Steiner 60's struggling writer still obsessed with past relationship

• Walsh McLaren 60's past lover of Rose; "ghost" existing out of Rose's mind

• Arlene 30's Rose's daughter and assistant; falls in love with Gavin

• Gavin Clancy 30's ghost writer hired to complete Rose's novel; falls in love with Arlene

Audition Requirements:

● Preparation: prepared monologue or cold read (pieces provided)

Audition Details:

● Date & Time: Sunday Nov 10 2-4pm or Tuesday Nov 12 7-9 pm

● Location: Cambridge Arts Theatre, 47 Water Street, Cambridge, Ontario

Rehearsal Schedule:

Rehearsals will begin on Sunday January 5th and will be held Tues and Thurs evenings and Sunday afternoons

Performances run April 4th to 13th, 2025.

Contact Information:

For any questions or further assistance, please contact mcwillj1968@gmail.com

Thanks!
Jane