SEND ME NO FLOWERS – a comedy
Written by Norman Barasch and Carroll Moore
Directed by: Emma Graveson

Show Run Dates: Thursday to Saturday, February 03-to-February 24 2024
                                 Sunday matinees are February 04, February 11, and February 18

When: Monday October 2 and Wednesday October 4 at 6:30pm

Where: Metro Theatre, 1370 SW Marine Drive, Vancouver

Characters Needed: 6: 1 – female identifying; 3 – male identifying; 2 – any gender

 

Judy Kimball: woman, 40s-50s, a devoted and loving wife to George, she goes on an emotional rollercoaster trying to figure out what is happening with George, but always stays true to him

 

George Kimball: man, 40s-50s, a devoted and loving husband to Judy, a hypochondriac, his “health issues” are central to all of the problems within the play, significant amount of dialogue to memorize, strong comedic timing essential 

 

Bert Power: man, 40s-50s, Judy’s college boyfriend and a true gentleman, he still has feelings for Judy, which causes George to be jealous

 

Dr Ralph Morrissey: any gender, any age (30s-70s), George and Judy’s friend as well as George’s doctor, he understands and is very patient with George’s hypochondria

 

Arnold Nash: man, 40s-50s, George and Judy’s neighbour and George’s best friend, to deal with the news of George’s death he spends the majority of the play drunk, strong comedic timing 

 

Mr. Akins: any gender, any age (18-88), a funeral salesperson who loves people but doesn’t quite understand them, strong comedic timing

 

Ethno-cultural casting statement:
We encourage submissions from artists with a broad range of backgrounds including, but not limited to: race, ethnicity, indigeneity, gender, body type, and sexuality. We encourage anyone to audition for any role as we will be casting on who is best for the role.

 

Callbacks: – TBC

Rehearsal period: Saturday mornings October 28 – December 16, then Tuesday/Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons starting January 2 through until opening night

 

Notes: This is a NON-EQUITY production. All roles at Metro Theatre, are Volunteer positions. Auditions will be by APPOINTMENT ONLY. Upon receipt of your audition submission, the Director will contact you to schedule an appointment time and send you the appropriate ‘Sides’. ‘Sides’ can be printed at home to bring with you to audition

Requirements: All provincial public health orders will be strictly adhered to. Resume and Headshots: to be included when you complete and submit the on-line audition form. Fillable Audition form available on our website at

Contact: Director, Emma Graveson

 

 

You can indicate your interest by:
filling in this downloadable PDF
SEND ME NO FLOWERS Fillable Audition Form
and submitting it along with the online Application Form below