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THE MELVILLE BOYS
Classic Canadian Plays, Comedy
Roz McArthur-Keyes
Elizabeth J. Allen
Sarah Eddenden
SHOW SYNOPSIS
A relaxing weekend trip full of fishing, football, and beer is on the agenda for the
Melville brothers. So is confronting eldest brother Lee’s terminal illness. But their trip is
thrown for a loop when the boys meet two attractive sisters who inadvertently change
more than their weekend plans. In this modern Canadian classic, Norm Foster offers a
tender comedy full of vigour about brotherhood and the unexpected.
AUDITION LOCATION, DATES, AND TIMES
Auditions will be held at the Oshawa Little Theatre, 62 Russett Avenue, Oshawa, Ontario
on the following dates:
Friday, May 22nd, 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Sunday, May 24th, 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Callbacks will be held:
Tuesday, May 26th, 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
To schedule an audition, you must go online at www.oshawalittletheatre.com, go to the
“Auditions” tab and book a date and time. Please remember to print the audition form
and bring a completed copy to your audition. We always recommend booking your
audition as early as possible.
For further information or questions, please contact the producer, Elizabeth Allen at
[email protected].
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
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Please remember to bring your completed audition form, resume, and headshot.
Please prepare a contemporary monologue, comedy preferred.
Please be prepared to cold read from the script.
There may be some group work. Please wear clothing in which you are able to move
comfortably.
Important
 Please arrive approximately 15 minutes before your scheduled audition time.
 Please note that auditions are closed.
REHEARSAL INFORMATION
1. Rehearsals will take place:
 Mondays
7:00–10:30 pm
 Wednesdays
7:00–10:30 pm
 Sundays
7:00–10:30 pm
2. Rehearsals begin Monday, June 15, 2015.
3. There will be a meet and greet in June, details to be provided later on.
4. No rehearsals will be scheduled on Civic Holiday Sunday or Labour Day Sunday.
5. Additional rehearsals will be scheduled during the 2 weeks prior to opening,
September 14–30. There will also be two extended rehearsals for technical purposes.
PERFORMANCE DATES
Sunday
Mon
October 11,
2:00 pm
Thanksgiving
Day
Tues
Wed
Thursday
October 1,
8:00 pm
October 8,
8:00 pm
October 15,
8:00 pm
Friday
October 2,
8:00 pm
October 9,
8:00 pm
October 16,
8:00 pm
Saturday
October 3,
8:00 pm
October 10,
8:00 pm
October 17,
8:00 pm
Please Note
Cast must be available for all performances and must be members of Oshawa Little
Theatre in order to rehearse and perform. Membership forms will be available at the
first rehearsal. You will not receive a script until membership dues are paid.
CASTING INFORMATION
Character
Lee Melville
Owen Melville
Mary
Loretta
Description
20’s to 30’s. Gave up his career aspirations to help run the family
plastics family after the death of his father. He is a methodical
and introspective person who is struggling to deal with his recent
diagnosis of terminal cancer. He wants to spend a quiet weekend
truly connecting with his younger brother, perhaps for their last
time at the cottage.
20’s. Irrepressibly outgoing younger brother to Lee. He is engaged
to be married. He lives very much in the moment and is in denial
of the seriousness of Lee’s medical condition. He wants to spend
a fun weekend with no strings attached. He is impetuous and
flirtatious.
20’s to 30’s. Lonely elder sister to Loretta. She’s been stuck in a
rut since her husband deserted her (taking her car!) She is rather
tightly-wound, behaving herself to the point of self-sacrifice. She,
like Lee, is introspective.
early 20’s. Ambitious, flirtatious younger sister of Mary. She sees
herself as a television actress on the strength of her one TV
advertisement (for a used car dealer). She knows what she wants
and will get it.
Direct all questions and inquiries to:
Elizabeth Allen
416.997.7638
[email protected]