Picketwire to hold auditions for “The Underpants”
Are you looking for a laugh this winter? The Picketwire Center for Performing and Visual Arts will be bringing to life “The Underpants,” written by Carl Sternheim and adapted for the stage by legendary comedian Steve Martin. This show will be directed by Ashley Kelley. Join us for the comedy that the New York Times calls “laugh-out-funny.” Set in 1910 Dusseldorf Germany, “The Underpants” tells the story of a lovely young housewife Louise, and her demanding and uptight bureaucrat husband Theo. One day, while attending a parade, the unthinkable happens; Lousie jumps up on a bench to see the king go by, and oops — wardrobe malfunction! — her bloomers come loose and fall around her ankles. Though she pulls them up quickly, Theo fears the incident will cost him his job as a government clerk. Louise’s momentary display does not result in the feared scandal, but it does attract two infatuated men, each of whom wants to rent the spare room in the Markes’ home. Oblivious of their amorous objectives, Theo splits the room between them, happy to collect rent from both the foppish poet and whiny hypochondriac.” Steve Martin’s show brings us a hilarious look at sudden fame and the crazy things people do when they’re in the grip of romantic fever.
This play will feature roles for two women and five men ages 18-100. Auditions will be held on January 8th and 9th, from 7:00 PM- 9:00 PM at the Picketwire Center, located at 802 San Juan in La Junta. Audition goers can expect to read from a selection of the script. For further questions about the play, or to arrange a different audition time contact director Ashley Kelley at 719-980-1444.
Performance dates for “The Underpants” are set for February 29th and March 1st and 2nd at 7:30 PM. For up-to-date theater information visit Picketwireplayers.org, Facebook, or call 384-8320.
