Auditions Notice for Enter Laughing

Based on the early career of comedic icon Carl Reiner during the early 1940’s. the successful broadway production marked a break out performance by Alan Arkin, who would earn a Tony Award for his role as the young aspiring actor based on Reiner. 

When:

 Monday October 16th and Thursday October 19th at 7:00 PM

Where:

Manes Studio Theatre 

141 S. Wellwood Avenue

 Lindenhurst, NY 11757

Information:

Bring Head Shot and Resume attached.

Sides will be provided for readings.

Rehearsal Schedule:

Rehearsals begin on November 28th

Sundays - Thursdays at 7:00 PM

Performance Schedule: 

 January 12th - January 28th 2024

Friday and Saturdays at 8:00 PM

 Sunday Matinees at 2:30 PM

Thursday, January 18th at 8:00 PM

Casting:

**The roles of Mr. Foreman and Marlowe are cast**

 All other roles are open

Character Descriptions:

David Kolowitz: A nice looking boy of (18-21) years who is a “lady watcher” and discovers the joy of becoming an actor. Seeking a solid comedic youthful actor.

Marvin: David’s nerdyish friend who is (16-18) years old. naïve and in awe of David. young character actor sought. Jerry Lewis type.

Pike: a harried stage manager at a bottom of the barrel off broadway theatre who is no nonsense. (30+) 

Father: (Mr. Kolowitz) a 1st generation Jewish American devoted to his family and always looking to keep the peace between his son and Mrs. K. A good hearted guy, 

(40-60 years old).

Angela Marlowe: A glamorous 2nd rate Off-Broadway actress with sophistication who captures the attention of David. She is devoted to her alcoholic producer father. (30-40 years old).

Mother: David’s “suffering” Bronx Jewish mother. She runs the household and the family, but knows how to instill guilt on her family, out of love and concern. (40-60 years old).

Wanda: David’s loving and adorable girlfriend who wants only to become Mrs. Holowitz, the wife of a pharmacist, one day. Highly devoted to him, but ultimately shows her spunk. 

(16-20 years old).

Miss B: A stunning and voluptuous receptionist/model in the garment district who loves teasing David knowing he is smitten with her. Movie star quality. (21-30 years old).

Waitress: No-nonsense type over 30. may also double as an ASM.

Don Baxter/Don Darwin: (16 yrs.+). Limited dialogue. Will also serve as part of the stage crew.

 NO Tech Week or performance conflicts will be accepted. 

A stipend is offered for those 18 and older.

All ethnicities and gender identifying individuals encouraged to audition.

Directed by: Rick Grossman