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Artifice @ HHT
4 Men and 4 Women
AUDITIONS: Saturday, March 18, 2023
1:00 – 4:00 PM
Callbacks immediately following
About the Show
Struggling artist Payne Showers finally gets his Big Break. He dies. Fortunately, Payne's death greatly inflates the value of his work. Unfortunately, his estranged wife, Maggie, must sell it all to avoid bankruptcy. Just days before the auction, Maggie and her high-strung gallery manager, Richard, host a private showing. The guests of honor are influential newspaper maven Judith Fontaine; the fabulously rich real estate mogul Mick Fitzgerald; Trent, a gorgeous but dim-witted soap opera actor; Graciela, a streetwise cocktail waitress; and Emma, a humorless art critic. To Maggie's delight, Mick Fitzgerald buys dozens of paintings. Not only will the deal rescue her financially, but Judith Fontaine is covering the story. The resulting publicity will put Maggie's gallery on the map! At this point, the only thing that could go wrong would be if Payne Showers were to walk through the door. Then Payne Showers walks through the door. Artifice is a farcical take on celebrity and success and an affectionate tribute to loyalty and love.
Rehearsals
Rehearsals will begin Thursday, March 23 and will be held five days a week, Monday through Thursday from 7 - 10 PM and Sunday from 1 - 4 PM, unless otherwise scheduled by the director. All rehearsals will take place at Helen Hocker Theater.
Production Schedule
April 28 - May 7
6 Shows: 4 Friday & Saturday / 2 Sunday Matinee
Schedule Auditions with the HHT Box Office
Scripts can be checked out in advance. See the additional information section below for details. To schedule your audition call 785.251.5990.
Announcing the Cast List
Helen Hocker Theater will post the cast list on our website and Facebook pages Monday, March 20 at 12PM.
TCT/HHT website: topekacivictheatre.com/artifice
If you are on the cast list, information about accepting your role and your first rehearsal time will be listed there as well.
Available Roles
- TBA
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Additional information
What to expect
What to expect
What to expect
You will be asked to read scenes in small groups. You do not need to have anything memorized and you will be allotted time to read through the lines with your group/partner prior.
What to Bring
What to expect
What to expect
- Pencil
- Wear comfortable clothes and proper shoes if auditioning for a musical
- Music for Pianist (Musicals only)
- Calendar - You will be asked to provide your availability and indicate any conflicts with rehearsals at auditions
- An open mind
Musicals
What to expect
Check Out a Script
Please come prepared with a song (16 measures or more). It is preferred that you sing a song from the show, but not required. An accompanist will be provided for auditions. Your audition will also contain choreography, which will consist of learning and then performing a short dance routine in a small group.
Check Out a Script
Schedule an audition at HHT
Check Out a Script
Scripts are available two to four weeks prior to auditions through the Box Office.
A refundable fee of $10 is required for HHT or $25 for TCT. Scripts may be checked out for three business days.
If the script is returned after 5 PM on the third business day, the deposit will be considered payment and is nonrefundable. Scripts returned on schedule will have their deposit refunded.
Schedule an audition at HHT
Schedule an audition at HHT
Schedule an audition at HHT
Email Kari Johnson at Kari@TopekaCivicTheatre.com
or call 785.251.5990
Monday - Friday 10 AM - 5 PM.
Schedule an audition at tct
Schedule an audition at HHT
Schedule an audition at HHT
Call the Box Office at 785.357.5211 Tuesday - Friday: 10 AM - 6 PM.
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