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SPOTLIGHT
Audition Notice for The Sensuous Senator
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Audition Notice
The Ankeny Community Theatre is holding auditions for the Michael Parker comedy, The Sensuous Senator. The auditions will be held at the Ankeny Community Theatre on Sunday, December 7 and Monday, December 8 at 7:00 pm. The Sensuous Senator will be performed January 23 - February 8 on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. The address for the theater is 1932 SW 3rd Street. For directions to the theater, go to http://www.ankenycommunitytheatre.com/directions. If you have any questions call the theater at 964-5007 and the director, Karen Pederson, will get back to you. THE CHARACTERS: SENATOR HARRY DOUGLAS: As a candidate for President of The United States, he presents a character with the careful combination of the external politician, and the real Harry who is, of course, The Sensuous Senator. A man whose libido has him constantly in trouble, he is, by his very nature, not only the philanderer the title suggests, but something of a natural clown. Suave, elegant, imposing. Age 45-65. LOIS DOUGLAS: The Senator's long suffering wife, who is blissfully unaware of her husband's continual infidelities. The impeccably groomed, ever attentive, and smiling politician's wife. Kind, caring, motherly. Age 40+. CONGRESSMAN JACK MAGUIRE: A first term congressman. Early in Act I he inadvertently takes a massive dose of sleeping pills and spends the rest of the play falling asleep and avoiding the clutches of Fiona, who is fiercely determined to get him into bed. Young, idealistic, naive. Age 30-35. </> CONGRESSMAN CLYDE SALT: An elderly congressman, a cynic and wit. A pivotal character whose dry sense of humor creates laughs galore as he sees, ( when he can find his glasses) yet does not see, all the incredible happenings occurring around him. Old, almost senile, a natural comedian. Age 60-80. FIONA: A high class call girl who, in her own words. "specializes in members of Congress." While she spends most of the play in her underwear, she should not be seen as cheap or tawdry. Young, bright, perky, sexy. Age 20-25. MISS MORRISON: An investigative reporter for "The National Intruder", she keeps "popping up" throughout the play. Her ever present camera is always poised as she seeks that elusive photograph of the Sensuous Senator "caught in the act." Serious, businesslike, humorless. Any age. VERONICA: Harry's secretary and lover. When Harry asks her on the phone "Can your hormones come over tonight?" She can and they do! Playing the role of the sexy temptress, she is totally frustrated throughout the evening by all the action going on around her. She finally gives up and "blows the whistle." A stunning, voluptuous seductress. Age 25-40. THE POLICEMAN: The closest anyone comes to being "the straight man." Constantly appearing at the most inappropriate times (for Harry and his paramours) to do searches and security checks, his rather serious manner creates many opportunities for laughs. Any age.
2007-2008 Volunteers Honored
Three outstanding ACT volunteers were recognized at the annual Membership Meeting held September 8. Harold Mosier and Shelley Blok received certificates for their outstanding service to ACT during the past season. Harold was instrumental in setting up a book fair at Barnes and Noble which brought in funds to help ACT pay for the new air conditioning. He also directed The Money in Uncle George's Suitcase and helped with lighting during last year's shows. Shelley helped with every show last year in the area of obtaining the perfect props. She also served as stage manager and helped with set work. Members voted Lynn Arterburn to be the recipient of the Darel Hildreth Service Award. This award is given to the person who has gone the extra mile to help ACT during the course of the year. She worked over 400 hours as a volunteer to help ACT have a successful season. Lynn directed Plaza Suite, was producer for Heaven Can Wait, served on the Marketing, Membership, and Children's Theater Committees, created all the playbills, newsletters and email notifications and helped with the Children's Summer Drama Camps. Member Wins Bose Wave Radio
Carrol Rolow of Ankeny was the winner of the Bose Wave Radio that ACT offered as an incentive for early membership signup this summer. Members paying their membership before August 8 were eligible for the drawing. Lynn Arterburn, Marketing Chairperson, presented the radio to Carrol at a performance of Hankerin' Hillbillies. Dapper Dan’s Absolute Dry Cleaners, Two Rivers Bank and Trust, and Bob Brown Chevrolet/Bob Brown Pontiac, Buick, GMC donated the radio. ACT greatly appreciates the generosity and support of these businesses.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Directed by Barbara Merrill Wagner
Cast List
Chorus (Narrators and/or all other characters)
Lauren Ceplecha
Audition Dates Set Interested in becoming involved with upcoming shows for this season? Audition dates have been set for these ACT productions. The auditions will be held at the theater and will begin at 7:00 p.m. Fools - February 8 & 9 Receive Information by Email
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