Auditions for Jessica’s Fine Adventure will be held in the basement of Simcoe Little Theatre from 7 PM to 9 PM on November 7th and 8th, 2024. It will be a cold read format and there are no pre-booked times.
Character Breakdown – Cast of 5 with 10 Parts
Jessica Quartermaine: 69 years old. Married for 31 years in a relationship characterized by emotional restraint and lack of passion. Has lived alone since her husband’s untimely demise 19 years ago. Feeling she has never really lived, she is determined to find a way to step out into life and experience – in her words – “the euphoria of sweet intimacy”.
Charlie Quartermaine: Jessica’s son, 35 years old, an accountant, very by the book. At play’s beginning, uptight at pretty well everything, can’t say the word ‘sex’ out loud. Married seven years to Veronica, who is as uptight as he is. At play’s end, however, Charlie is quite different. Seeing the transformation of his mother into a vibrant and courageous person, he is ready to open up and take a chance on life and love.
Alessandro Corelli: Suitable Suitor One – 65, a fashion model in Rome. With long Fabio like hair cascading down to his shoulders, he radiates a relaxed and vibrant sexuality, and is possessed of a generous and kind disposition. However, Alessandro also has hidden struggles within, but through the empathetic nature of Jessica’s character, he finds a renewed confidence in himself.
Edward Stills: Suitable Suitor Two – 43, a librarian who has never kissed a girl. A sweet soul, totally unconfident and socially awkward, he has lived his life through books. Meeting Jessica changes his life as she takes him under her wing, and gives him his first experience of “sweet closeness”, which in turn gives him the confidence to finally find romance in his life.
Jock MacTeague: Suitable Suitor Three – 71, a raucous, larger than life personality with a zest for everything and a great sense of humour. Lost his wife to cancer fifteen years ago, has five daughters. As he has gotten older, Jock believes “even more in the connections we all hope to find within the fleeting moments of time”. Jock feels he has met a kindred spirit in Jessica.
Multiple Parts Played by The 4 Male Actors:
Juan Ignacio Belmonte – A Spanish Mind Body Spirit Guru
Dashing Dream Lover – Jessica’s Dream of Tropical Romance
Dream Harrison – Jessica’s Husband, appears in her subconscious
The Italian Waiter – for Jessica/Alessandro meeting Angelica’s Café
Beat Club Waiter – for Jessica/Edward meeting at The Beat Club
Questions should be directed to Val Smith, Director, at ryerseval@gmail.com.
About Simcoe Little Theatre
Simcoe Little Theatre is a non-profit community theater located in Simcoe, Ontario in beautiful Norfolk County. For over 60 years, Simcoe Little Theatre has been dedicated to providing quality theatrical productions and fostering a love for the performing arts in the local community. With a talented team of actors, directors, and volunteers, Simcoe Little Theatre continues to entertain and inspire audiences of all ages. For more information, visit www.simcoelittletheatre.org. Where Community Stars Shine!
