Audition

By James Sherman

Directed by Jonathan Fahn

Audition Dates:
Monday, November 11, 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Tuesday, November 12, 7:00pm - 9:30pm

Theatre Palisades Pierson Playhouse
941 Temescal Canyon Rd
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
Map and Directions

Rehearsals Begin:
Mid-November (Date TBD)

Performance Dates:
January 10 - February 16, 2025
Fridays & Saturdays at 8:00pm, Sundays at 2:00pm
18 total performances

Sarah and Bob, expecting their first child, are hosting a birthday party for Sarah’s mother. Sarah’s brother, Joel, arrives early to tell Sarah some news he’s put off telling anybody: He’s gay. Joel’s date, Randy, is not the nice Jewish girl pediatrician Joel led his family to believe, but a nice Jewish boy pediatrician. Joel, divorced and about to enter a custody battle over his two sons, has picked this evening to come out of the closet to his parents, especially since he knows his homosexuality will be brought up in court. Joel and Sarah’s parents, Abe and Miriam, arrive, looking forward to meeting Joel’s new girlfriend. When the doorbell rings, however, Joel chickens out and won’t let Randy in. Bob volunteers to talk to “her” and goes outside. Moments later, Joel opens the door to Bob, dressed in drag, pretending to be Randy, and the hilarity begins. Abe and Miriam instantly like Randy and the party, and the ruse, is a great success, ending with Sarah going into labor.

Eight days later Sarah and Bob are hosting their new son’s bris. The mohel, Dr. Rosen, arrives and completely surprises Joel. Dr. Rosen, it turns out, is Joel’s boyfriend, Randy. The tension builds and for Abe and Miriam’s benefit, Bob again dresses as Randy (the girlfriend), only this time he must do double duty as himself. The humorous antics keep everyone busy, but when a bagel is dropped under a table, and Randy goes to retrieve it, it is Bob who comes back out. The truth exposed, Joel admits his secret to Abe and Miriam, who are relieved. They knew all the time, and they’re just glad one of their children ended up with a doctor. Now at ease, everyone vows to help Joel win his custody fight, and when Randy identifies the judge as an old paramour, they all know they have little to worry about and can enjoy life as an open, loving family. — Source: Dramatists Play Service.

Please prepare a contemporary, 1-2 minute monologue.

Sarah Female, 25 to 45
A very pregnant woman, expecting her first child any moment. Married to Bob.

Bob Male, 25 to 45
Sarah’s husband. Tries to save the day by cross-dressing as Randy, his gay brother-in-law’s “girlfriend.”

Joel Male, 25 to 45
Sarah’s divorced brother, who plans to tell his parents he’s gay.

Randy Male, 25 to 45
Joel’s doctor boyfriend.

Abe Male, 50's to 60's
Sarah and Joel’s father.

Miriam Female, 50's to 60's
Sarah and Joel’s mother.


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