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Auditions for ‘The Play that Goes Wrong’

April 13, 2022

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Saturday, May 14 and Sunday, May 15
6:30 p.m.
Pull-Tight Theater

Directed by Sarah Kieffner
Produced by JK Gregg

Performance dates: July 29 and 30, August 4-6, August 11-13 at 7:30 p.m.; July 31 and August 7 at 2:30 p.m.

The Play That Goes Wrong has been delighting audiences since its 2012 London debut. The farcical play-within-a-play follows the Cornley Drama Society’s production of “The Murder at Haversham Manor.” Despite their best efforts, the production rapidly goes from bad to utterly disastrous, with madcap mishaps—from an unconscious leading lady to a self-destructing set.

Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Resumes and head shots welcome, but not required.

You may download the audition form below and complete it prior to auditions. Copies will also be available at the theater.

For questions or more information, email Sarah Kieffner.

COVID-19 safety

Updated April 24
The Pull-Tight Players Board of Directors reviews our safety protocols on a show-by-show basis. We will not require cast and crew of The Play that Goes Wrong to be vaccinated against COVID-19. The show director and/or producer may provide separate guidance on mask wearing during rehearsals and backstage.

Roles

Annie – Cornley Drama Society stage manager
Trevor – Cornley Drama Society lighting and sound operator
Cornley Drama Society Stage Crew
Chris – head of the drama society and plays Inspector Carter in “The Murder at Haversham Manor”
Jonathan – plays Charles Haversham in “The Murder at Haversham Manor”
Robert – plays Thomas Colleymoore in “The Murder at Haversham Manor”
Dennis – plays the butler, Perkins, in “The Murder at Haversham Manor”
Max – plays Cecil Haversham and Arthur the Gardener in “The Murder at Haversham Manor”
Sandra – plays Florence Colleymoore in “The Murder at Haversham Manor”

Pull-Tight Players Audition FormDownload

Audition sides

The Play that Goes Wrong 1: Annie, Chris, Robert, DennisDownload
The Play that Goes Wrong 2: Sandra, Max, Robert, DennisDownload
The Play that Goes Wrong 3: Max, Sandra, Robert, Dennis, JonathanDownload
The Play that Goes Wrong 4: Dennis, Robert, Chris, JonathanDownload
The Play that Goes Wrong 5: Trevor, Chris, AnnieDownload

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Auditions for ‘The Odd Couple’

March 14, 2022

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Monday, April 4 and Tuesday, April 5
6:30 p.m.
Pull-Tight Theater

Directed by JK Gregg
Produced by Pat Street

Performance dates: May 27-28, June 1-4, 8-11 at 7:30 p.m.; May 29, June 5 at 2:30 p.m.

As an antidote to a couple of rough pandemic years, Pull-Tight revisits this beloved audience favorite which, either in the original version or as The Female Odd Couple, has been performed on our stage six times. The fun begins as fastidious and tightly wound Felix Unger, just separated from his wife, moves in with recently divorced Oscar Madison, whose slovenly and careless ways probably contributed to the breakup of his own marriage. A cast of poker-playing buddies and a date night with the Pigeon sisters round out an evening of hilarity that is also full of heart.

Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Resumes and head shots welcome, but not required.

You may download the audition form below and complete it prior to auditions. Copies will also be available at the theater.

For questions or more information, email jkay1218@gmail.com.

COVID-19 safety guidelines

The Pull-Tight Players Board of Directors requires that all cast and crew involved with our production of The Odd Couple must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Bring your vaccination card to auditions. A board member will check your card against your photo ID as you check in. Mobile phone photos of your vaccination card will be accepted.

Also be prepared to remain masked when not actively auditioning.

If you are cast, our director will provide any further guidelines on masking during rehearsals as needed.

Thank you for cooperating with our safety measures as we return to live mainstage shows.

Roles

Oscar Madison, a carefree, good-natured, divorced sportswriter who lives alone in a messy eight-room New York apartment. He is completely oblivious to dirt, clutter, and the overdue child-support payments about which his wife telephones weekly. He has his male cronies in for a weekly poker game with refreshments that invite food poisoning.

Felix Ungar, a fussy man who knows that he is difficult to live with but cannot, or will not, make any concessions or compromises. His wife, unwilling to continue their marriage, asks him to leave the family despite his suicide threat, and he then moves in with Oscar.

Gwendolyn Pigeon and Cecily Pigeon, English sisters who live in the apartment building. Attractive, intellectually lightweight, and somewhat flirtatious, they accept Oscar’s invitation for dinner. Must be able to speak with an English accent.

Murray, an atypical New York policeman, a good-natured clod who will never become a detective. He is one of the weekly poker players.

Roy, Oscar’s accountant and another of the weekly poker players. Somewhat critical of Oscar’s behavior, Roy routinely loans him money to “stay in the game.”

Vinnie, a cheapskate who goes to Florida in midsummer to take advantage of low rates and who leaves the poker game when he is ahead.

Speed, a man of simple tastes who enjoys the male camaraderie of the weekly poker sessions. He is disgusted when Felix turns their poker nights into “tea parties.”

Pull-Tight Players Audition FormDownload

Audition sides

Odd Couple side 1 – Oscar, Felix, Gwendolyn, CecilyDownload
Odd Couple side 2 – Speed, Murray, Roy, VinnieDownload
Odd Couple side 3 – Oscar, Felix, Roy, Speed, Vinnie, MurrayDownload
Odd Couple side 4 – Oscar & FelixDownload

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Pull-Tight Board Announces Change to Season Lineup

February 17, 2022

The Pull-Tight Board of Directors has announced that our originally scheduled production of The Elephant Man will be replaced in the season lineup with audience favorite, Neil Simon’s The Odd Couple.

Carmela Hofstee, Board President, states, “During these ever-changing and challenging times, we need something light to look forward to. Live theatre is a highlight in many people’s lives, and we have been excited to reopen our theater this month with the well-received Crimes of the Heart, a “dramedy” that has totally enchanted our audiences.

“Crimes will be followed by Madame Buttermilk, an original musical that already boasts a stellar cast and promises to be a hilarious and charming evening. We wanted to end the season by bringing this classic comedy back to our stage, which reminds us that in the midst of differences, we can still find joy, camaraderie, and laughter.”

Either in the original version or as The Female Odd Couple, this show has been performed on the Pull-Tight stage six times.

The fun begins as fastidious and tightly wound Felix Unger, just separated from his wife, moves in with recently divorced Oscar Madison, whose slovenly and careless ways probably contributed to the breakup of his own marriage. A cast of poker-playing buddies and a date night with the Pigeon sisters round out an evening of hilarity that is also full of heart.

Director JK Gregg states, “Although The Elephant Man is a play close to my heart and I hope to direct it in the near future, I’m looking forward to being in the theatre with an opportunity to laugh every night. I think we can all stand a little bit more laughter right now.”

The Odd Couple will run May 27 through June 11 at Pull-Tight Players Theatre in Franklin. General tickets will go on sale May 16.

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The President’s Blog – February 2022

February 4, 2022

Carmela Hofstee

Love is in the air with Crimes of the Heart at Pull-Tight!

Crimes of the Heart at Pull-Tight Players

It’s an exciting month for Pull-Tight Players as we finally re-open with in-person performances at our little theater and our production of Crimes of the Heart. This play is not to be missed, with an outstanding cast that has been beautifully directed by our long-time Pull-Tight Player, Cindy Davis Massey. Her vision has come alive with the amazing talents of Joey Echeverria, Nathan Fink, Bre Hall, Rachel Humphrey, Breanna Theobald, and Nicole Turner, along with understudy Dan Kassis.

The show opens Friday, February 4th at 7 p.m. There are 11 other performances for you to grab a ticket and join us for this entertaining and emotional story about a small-town family and their Crimes of the Heart.

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Auditions are coming up for our next production, and it’s a “yeehaw” with an aria!

You may have heard of a rock opera, but this musical does a 180 to bring you… a country opera?!? Well, sorta.

Audition Dates are Monday, February 7 and Tuesday, February 8 at 6 p.m. at Pull-Tight Theater.

The Pull-Tight Players Board of Directors requires that all cast and crew involved with our production of Madame Buttermilk must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Bring your vaccination card to auditions. A board member will check your card against your photo ID as you check in. Mobile phone photos of your vaccination card will be accepted. Also be prepared to remain masked when not actively auditioning.

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Junior Youth Actors Guild (JYAG) and Teen Youth Actors Guild (YAG)

In case you missed it, Pull-Tight has decided to suspend all Youth Actors Guild (YAG) and Junior Youth Actors Guild (JYAG) activities for the remainder of this season. Teen YAG will resume on August 6, and JYAG will follow on August 20, 2022. Be sure to check our website and follow our Facebook page for updates about future workshops and master classes. We look forward to welcoming back our budding young thespians next season!

The Board of Directors is very grateful for all the support from our patrons, volunteers, and sponsors as we finally move forward into a season of live theater. We are thrilled to bring back live theater to our stage and hope to see you at Pull-Tight soon.

Carmela Hofstee, President
Pull-Tight Players Board of Directors

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Holiday Happenings

November 16, 2021

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY

Pull-Tight Theater
Sunday, December 19 at 5:30 p.m.

Join us for a fun evening of refreshments, keepsake photos, and festivities.

  • There will be a “Mystery Holiday Ornament Exchange.” If you would like to participate, bring a WRAPPED ornament to add to the gift pile.
  • Masks will be required to be worn while in the theater except when eating or drinking.
  • If you plan to attend, please email an RSVP to Carmela Hofstee with the number of attendees in your group.

HOLIDAY DECORATING PARTY

We will be decorating the theater on Saturday, December 18th. If you’re interested in helping, please email Carmela Hofstee. We’d love the help to trim our theater with tons of festive holiday décor!

Enjoy these photos from Pull-Tight’s 2020 Christmas party, and come make new memories on December 19th!

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Franklin, TN 37065
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