About the Show
Opposites attract in this hilarious story of tightly-wound lawyer, Paul, who marries the free-spirited Corie. The unconventional newlyweds must learn to live with each other in a tiny, expensive, one-bedroom apartment in New York City. And when Corie’s eccentric mother pays a surprise visit, everything that can go wrong does.
With a script by award-winning writer, Paul Simon, "Barefoot in the Park" is comedy gold featuring meddling neighbors, romantic set-ups, and outlandish shenanigans. A hilarious and entertaining night of theater appropriate for all ages! A small payment stipend is available for each cast actor.
Characters
Corie Bratter (F, 20-35): is a free-thinking young woman who has just married Paul Bratter and who tries to decorate their apartment. Her main objective is having new adventures, and she isn't very practical. Role requires kissing.
Harry Pepper, Telephone Repairman (M, 45-65): he goes up, huffing and puffing, to Corie and Paul's new apartment in an attempt to fix the phone, and he witnesses their marital discord.
Paul Bratter (M, 20-35): is a young lawyer who marries Corie and is far more concerned with practical matters than she is. He does not like their uncomfortable, small apartment in a bohemian section of New York City and would prefer a more staid lifestyle than his wife. Role requires kissing.
Ethel Banks (F, 45-65): is Corie's widowed mother. She lives a placid, boring life in New Jersey and can not really stomach Corie's lifestyle. She can barely even get up to Corie's apartment, and she tends to complain a great deal about anything new and about her bodily ailments until she finds Corie's adventurous neighbor, Victor Velasco.
Victor Velasco (M, 45-65): is Corie and Paul's eccentric, womanizing neighbor who is a gourmet cook and who shares Corie's sense of fun and adventure. A middle-aged man, he lives in the attic above Corie and Paul's small apartment. He eventually winds up in a couple with Ethel after Corie sets them up on a blind date.
Audition Dates
Nov. 18, 19 (7pm-9pm)
Callbacks
Nov. 23 (2pm-4pm)
What to Bring
Memorized 1-2 minute contemporary comedic monologue
Headshot
Resume
Any Conflicts During Rehearsal/Callbacks (If not noted on this form)
Rehearsals
Dec. 9 - 19, Jan. 4 - Feb 12
7pm-10pm, weekdays; 10-2pm, Saturdays
Performances
Performance Dates: Feb. 13 - Mar. 8
Video Auditions
Video auditions are eligible to be uploaded before 10pm on Nov. 19. Please send the video audition to coveyauditions@gmail.com or include your YouTube link to the audition video in the Comments section of the form. If auditioning by video, please also include your height in the comments.
Thank you for auditioning with the Covey Center for the Arts! Good Luck!