Billie Dawn is the mistress of Harry Brock, a junkyard baron with the vocabulary of a gangster and the morality of a fascist. With Billie in tow, he’s come to a swank hotel to work out a deal with Senator Norval Hedges, who is a puppet on his purse strings. Billie, however, poses a slight problem. She’s uncultured and uninformed, which makes her a liability. Harry attempts to resolve matters by having a well-read writer named Paul Verrall tutor Billie. Hilarity ensues in this comedy which twists Shaw’s Pygmalion with the swindling political backdrop of 1945 Washington D.C. With its quirky one-liners and even quirkier characters, it’s an absolute must-see.
Directed by: Nicolette Addice
DCP Theatre is looking for actors ages 20-60 to appear in their July/August production of Born Yesterday by Garson Kanin.
Auditions will be held on June 12th and 13th at 7:30pm. Please arrive 15 minutes early to fill out an audition form. The audition will consist of cold readings from the script. No materials need to be prepared in advance.
The production runs weekends from July 29th - August 14th. Auditions and rehearsals will be held at the theatre in Green Lane/Telford, PA in the evenings. All roles are unpaid.
Please visit DCPTheatre.com for additional information and directions. Contact director Nicolette Addice with any questions regarding this production via email: NAddice@gmail.com.
Character Breakdown:
Harry Brock - Early 40s, junk yard owner, bully, violent when he loses his temper, LEAD ROLE
Paul Verrall - Mid 30s, charming, well-educated, reporter, LEAD ROLE
Billie Dawn - Late 20s/Early 30s, Harry's girlfriend, "dumb blonde" stereotype fits perfectly, LEAD ROLE
Eddie Brock - Harry's cousin and manservant, SUPPORTING ROLE
Ed Devery - Harry's lawyer, drinks a bit too much, SUPPORTING ROLE
Senator Hedges - Early 60s, powerful but under Harry's control
Mrs. Hedges - Late 50s/Early 60s, attractive, typical upper-class wife
Helen - Hotel cleaning person, befriends Billie Dawn
Barber
Bellhop 1
Bellhop 2
Manicurist
Waiter
Assistant Manager