Auditions

 

The Werewolf’s Curse or Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow

Newnan Theatre Company is delighted to announce auditions for The Werewolf’s Curse or Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow, a hilarious comedy by Billy St. John. This Georgia premiere will be produced just in time for Halloween! The show will be directed by Holly Baker-Kreiswirth, with Crystal Booth as the assistant director.

Follow the quirky journey of Harry Pate, an American in Rumania, who finds himself in a hairy predicament—literally. Bitten by a werewolf cub, Harry undergoes partial transformations during full moons, much to the dismay of his vegetarian fiancée, Ella. In search of a solution, he heads to Dr. Frank Einstein's castle, hoping that Madam Clara Voyant can reverse the curse. However, the madcap doctor has other plans: turning Harry into a complete werewolf to sell to Professor Wonder, who runs a comical but struggling carnival. This spoof of 1930s horror films promises laughter with its eclectic carnival characters and seven villagers—all brilliantly portrayed by one quick-changing actor.

Auditions are scheduled for Monday and Tuesday, August 11 and 12, at 7:00pm at Newnan Theatre Company, located at 24 First Avenue in Newnan. No need to prepare a monologue—auditions will feature cold readings from the script. Please arrive early to fill out paperwork, submit any conflicts, and have a picture taken. If you have any questions please reach out to the director, Holly Baker-Kreiswirth, via email: HBKreis@gmail.com.

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Important Dates:

  • Auditions:

    • Monday, August 11: 7:00pm - 10:00pm (Check-in begins at 6:30pm)

    • Tuesday, August 12: 7:00pm - 10:00pm (Check-in begins at 6:30pm)

  • First Read-Through: Sunday, August 17, 7:00 pm

  • Rehearsals: August 18 - October 9, various days, generally from 7:00pm - 10:00pm, with Fridays and Saturdays off

  • Tech Rehearsal (Mandatory): Saturday, October 11, all-day hold

  • Tech Runs (Mandatory): October 12-15, 7:00pm

  • Brush-Up Rehearsal and Photos (Mandatory): Wednesday, October 22, 7:00pm

  • Performances (Mandatory):

    • October 16-19, October 23-26, October 30 - November 2 (note: we will have a show on Halloween)

    • Thursdays-Saturdays: 6:30pm call for 8:00pm shows

    • Sundays: 1:30pm call for 3:00pm shows

    • Strike: Sunday, November 2, following the show (Mandatory)

Character Descriptions:

Harry Pate

  • Male

  • Age: 20s-30s

  • Dapper American Veterinary Student

Etta Greenleaf

  • Female

  • Age: 20s-30s

  • Charming American Botany Student

Dr. Frank Einstein 

  • Male (Gender Fluid Possibility)

  • Age: 30s or older

  • Mad Scientist - British Accent 

Professor Wonder 

  • Male 

  • Age: 30s or older

  • Carnival Owner, self-absorbed, American 

Baron Gunder Biteronderneck

  • Gender Fluid

  • Age: 200 years old (20s or older)

  • Vampire

Harriet

  • Gender Fluid

  • Age: 20s or older

  • Bearded lady

Dianne Needles

  • Gender Fluid

  • Age: 20s or older

  • Tattooed lady 

  • Does NOT need to have tattoos

Great Giganticus

  • Gender Fluid

  • Age: 20s or older

  • Strong man 

  • Does NOT need to be muscular 

Opal Joiner

  • Gender Fluid

  • Age: 20s or older

  • Siamese twin of Pearl

Pearl Joiner

  • Gender Fluid

  • Age: 20s or older

  • Siamese twin of Opal

Nick Gillette

  • Gender Fluid

  • Age: 20s or older

  • Sword Swallower

Madam Clara Voyant

  • Female (Gender Fluid Possibility)

  • Age: 40s or older

  • Fortune Teller

Bella

  • Gender Fluid 

  • Age: 20s or older

  • Belly Dancer - Brooklyn Accent

Queen TootieFruittee

  • Gender Fluid

  • Age: 4000 years old (20 or older)

  • Mummy 

Doppelganger Family 

  • Age: 30s or older

  • Plays all ‘Doppelganger’ family members. Ages 20-70. 

    • Otto - Farmer

    • Fredrick - Butler

    • Freida- Housekeeper

    • Olaf - Village Idiot

    • Heide - Maid

    • Brunhilder - Cook

    • Hans - Constable

Newnan Theatre Company does not charge production fees of any kind for a performer to take part in any production. 

Newnan Theatre Company is a non-profit/non-Equity theatre.
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If you have questions about these auditions or any production please email the ntcdirector99@gmail.com or call (770) 683-6282.