Auditions for the classic farce “An Ideal Husband” by Oscar Wilde are scheduled this Sunday afternoon. Reporter Diana Jones has the details…
Theater 29 veteran director Butch Pelfrey seeks eight men and six woman for the cast of “An Ideal Husband,” a farce set in London 1895. The eight male roles include: Sir Robert Chiltern (who play the tragic hero), plus two lords, a secretary, an attache, two footmen, and a butler, whose ages range from early 20’s to late 50’s. The women’s roles include Lady Gertrude (our hero’s wife), his sister, several ladies and the villainess of the piece, Mrs. Cheevely. Women’s roles range I age fro 20’s to 60’s.
Auditions will be held November 23 at 3 p.m. at Theater 29, 73637 Sullivan Road, Twentynine Palms. You should also attend auditions if you are interested in helping backstage with costumes, props, or sets.
