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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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Auditions for ‘Madame Buttermilk’

December 21, 2021

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Monday, February 7 and Tuesday, February 8
6 p.m.
Pull-Tight Theater

Directed by Laurel Aiello and Beth Woodruff
Produced by JK Gregg and Melanie McBurney

Performance dates: April 1, 2, 6-9, 13-16 at 7:30 p.m.; April 3, 10 at 2:30 p.m.

We are so happy to announce auditions for our next mainstage production at Pull-Tight, a new musical by Ross Carter being produced for the first time in Middle Tennessee. All roles are available. You may attend both nights, but priority will be given to new people on February 8.

Everyone auditioning will be asked to sing a prepared selection. Please have sheet music available in the appropriate key. Women auditioning for “Carly” should prepare something to show operatic ability, as well as the ability to sing musical theater style with the ensemble. Other roles will require a Broadway selection. See the character breakdowns below.

There will also be cold readings from the script. No prepared monologues. Headshots and theater resumes are 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.

COVID-19 safety guidelines

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.

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.

Pull-Tight Players Audition Form – MusicalDownload

Sides

Madame Buttermilk side 1: Kit & CarlyDownload
Madame Buttermilk side 2: Art, Carly & FordDownload
Madame Buttermilk side 3: Jan Swaggart & BeemerDownload
Madame Buttermilk side 4: Connor & FordDownload
Madame Buttermilk side 5: Carly & ConnorDownload
Madame Buttermilk side 6: Connor, Carly & FordDownload
Madame Buttermilk side 7: Dody & SwaggartDownload
Madame Buttermilk side 8: Carly, Kit, Beemer & FordDownload

Synopsis

Carly Speranza’s dream is to sing the title role in Carmen. Unfortunately, despite her talent and conservatory training, she can’t seem to land a role in anything. Then, one day, the phone call comes. It’s Carmen, with a performance tomorrow! Can she come right away?

It’s a dream come true, until she is taken to a state fair to sing for a country music band called The Car Men. Their big hit at the local VFW was “Clutch Me.” Her stage name is Pinto Packard.

Carly knows that if she breaks the contract she’ll never work again. And if she goes through with it, she’ll never be taken seriously.

Roles

Carly Speranza: a struggling opera singer – female, age range, 25-35

Kit McCandless: Carly’s roommate and agent – female, any age

Connor Duke: Carly’s college sweetheart – male, age range, 25-35

Ford Fairlane: Country band leader – male, age range 40-65

Dody (non-speaking role): Ford’s longtime girlfriend – female, age range 40-65

Beemer Wilson: Singer and business manager for Ford’s band – male, any age

Art Flanagan: Radio host of an arts program – male, any age

Jan Swaggart: Domineering stage manager, female, any age

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