For anyone who would like to download and fill out an audition form prior to auditions, here is the link to the DRINKING HABITS audition form:
Also, here is a link to the DRINKING HABITS additional information sheet:
Drinking Habits Additional Info
Lastly, here is a link to a character sheet that provides a snippet of background about each of the characters:
Hard Road Theatre announces auditions for their upcoming winter production, DRINKING HABITS, directed by Tom Varner. DRINKING HABITS is a “divinely” inspired comedy full of wild accusations, mistaken identities, and sweet romances. Two nuns at the Sisters of the Perpetual Sewing have been secretly making wine to keep the convent’s doors open, but reporters Paul and Sally (also former fiancées) are hot on their trail. They go undercover as a nun and a priest, but the their presence, combined with the addition of a new nun, spurs paranoia throughout the convent that spies sent from Rome have arrived to shut them down. Secrets and wine are inevitably spilled as everyone tries to preserve the convent and reconnect with lost loves. DRINKING HABITS has a cast consisting of five women and three men. Auditions will be held on Monday, November 17th and Tuesday, November 18th at 7:00 p.m. at the Weinheimer Community Center, 1100 Main St., Highland, IL. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Anyone who prepares a monologue ahead of time will be allowed to perform it. Those auditioning should be aware of any conflicts they have from Nov. 19, 2014 – Feb. 1, 2015. Performances of the play will be Jan. 23-25, 30-31, 2015. If you have any questions about the show or would like to audition but are unable to do so during the audition dates, please contact the director, Tom Varner at 618-780-4444.
Sponsored by TheBANK of Edwardsville and SOGA OB/GYN, Hard Road Theatre Productions in association with the Highland Arts Council invites you to join them for a rollicking good time as they present 9 TO 5. Based upon the 1980 movie starring Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, and Dolly Parton, 9 TO 5 the musical features music and lyrics written by Dolly Parton herself.
Set in 1979, 9 TO 5 is a hilarious story of friendship and revenge. It weaves the story about three unlikely friends who conspire to take control of their company and overcome their limitations. Outrageously funny, thought-provoking, and even a little romantic, 9 TO 5 is a show about teaming up and taking care of business and getting credit and getting even. The show features the famous title track, “9 to 5” in addition to such memorable songs as “Around Here”, “Here for You”, “Shine Like the Sun”, and “Backwoods Barbie.”
The cast of nearly thirty stars Lori Wahl as Violet Newstead, Breanna Noe as Judy Bernly, Erin Hoepfner as Doralee Rhodes, and Eric Sykes as Franklin Hart, Jr. Other cast members include Mary Knebel as Roz Keith, Tim Albaugh as Joe, David Whitcare as Dwayne Rhodes, and Tom Varner as Mr.Tinsworthy. The show is directed by Evan Fifer, with musical direction by David Wilton and choreography by Christine Taylor.
Performance dates for 9 TO 5 are July 25-26 and Aug. 1-2 at 7:30 p.m. and July 27 and Aug. 3 at 2:00 p.m. Performances will be held at the Highland Elementary Auditorium, 1800 Lindenthal Ave., Highland, IL 62249.
Ticket prices purchased online are several dollars less than tickets purchased at the door. All tickets at the door are $12.
Hard Road Theatre Productions is a non-profit theatre organization committed to providing the greater Highland area with high-quality, affordable, live theatre productions. For more information about 9 TO 5 or Hard Road Theatre send an email to cs@hoardroad.org or call 618-409-6286.