Upcoming Auditions

Ages are suggested but not essential

(no one under 16 as the characters need to play adults)

Key Characters to Audition For:

The characters in the play Unnecessary Farce are broadly drawn, archetypal figures typical of the farce genre, designed to drive physical comedy and absurd situations rather than offer deep, complex insights. Their characterizations are generally one-dimensional, with humour derived from their flaws, misunderstandings, and desperate attempts to escape the traps they find themselves in. 

Key characters and their primary insights/traits include:

• Officer Eric Sheridan: An eager, "lovable wreck" of a cop who wants to impress, but is largely ineffective and naive. His defining trait is being somewhat dim-witted and constantly in over his head.
• Officer Billie Dwyer: Eric's partner, a sweet-natured but clumsy and "inept" rookie who failed many aspects of police training. She possesses a unique ability to understand the thick Scottish accent of the hitman, which becomes a key running gag.
• Mayor Meekly: A seemingly gentle, kind, and pleasantly oblivious public official who gets caught in an embezzlement scandal cover-up.
• Karen Brown: The mayor's accountant, portrayed as a nervous character with a "penchant for dropping her drawers" (losing her clothes) due to the farcical situations, adding to the visual and physical comedy.(no nudity)
• Agent Frank: A "ferocious coward" and security agent with shifting allegiances, often described as lanky and bumbling. His attempts to be slick and professional are consistently undermined by his own incompetence.
• Todd (The Scotsman): A professional hitman who will only kill while dressed in full Scottish regalia and playing the bagpipes. His brogue becomes completely incomprehensible when he gets angry, a major source of humor that only Billie can translate.
• Mary Meekly: The mayor's wife, who arrives later and adds a surprise twist, revealing a sharper, more unpredictable side to her seemingly "sweet" nature. 

Ultimately, the characters serve the plot and comedic timing, with actors focusing on broad, physical performances to elicit laughter rather than a deep, psychological "insight".