Auditions
The Tale of the Allergist's Wife
April 4-13, 2025
"It earns its wall-to-wall laughs!" - The New York Times
Marjorie Taub lives comfortably with her doctor husband, Ira, in an expensively furnished condo near Zabar's and spends her days and evenings pursuing culture at various museums and the theatre. Her ongoing effort to improve her mind and soul has brought Marjorie to the conclusion she never will be more than mediocre, a feeling enhanced by her elderly mother's constant complaints about her shortcomings and her husband's altruistic dedication to serving the needs of the homeless. Following an emotional outburst in a Disney Store resulting in considerable breakage, Marjorie retires to the safety of her home to wallow in a mid-life crisis. Unexpectedly invading her depression is flamboyant childhood friend, Lee, who becomes entrenched in the Taub household as a seemingly permanent guest, not only drawing Marjorie out of her dark mood, but affecting her marriage as well.
Audition Info
By Charles Busch
Directed by Nicole DiMattei
Show Dates:
April 4th - 6th
April 11th -13th
Audition Dates:
Saturday, February 1st 10:00a.m. - 1:00p.m.
Monday, February 3rd 7:00p.m. - 9:00p.m.
Callbacks TBD
All Roles
Marjorie Taub (F, 40's-50's)
An attractive, stylish woman in the throes of an epic depression. She speaks in a somewhat studied manner- it's a New York accent with a strange overlay of affected theatricality.
Frieda (F, 70's-80's)
Marjorie's mother. Lives down the hall- polite enough to ring the doorbell, but otherwise not above guilting her daughter whenever possible. Small, shrunken - uses a walker, but tough as cowhide.
Lee (F, 40's-50's)
An energetic and beautifully groomed lady with a very comfortable sense of her own sensuality.
Mohammed (M, 18-30)
A boyish twenty two-year-old doorman from Iraq. His loyalty to is Mrs. Taub.
Ira Taub (M, 50's)
Marjorie's husband. Good looking, highly energetic doctor who cares deeply for his patients, his work, and his wife. Even though he's concerned for his wife's mental health, he has a deep respect for her.
AUDITIONS WILL BE HELD BY APPOINTMENT
Granite Theatre // 1 Granite St // Westerly, RI 02891
Please request a date and hour long time slot. You will receive a confirmation email within a few days of signing up.
Please bring a headshot/recent picture and resume, if you have them available.
A link to the audition sides will be made available on the audition page at least 1 week before the audition. These do not need to be memorized, and you may be asked to read different sides at the audition