It’s 1956 and The Susan B. Anthony Society for the Sisters of Gertrude Stein are having their annual quiche breakfast. As the assembled widows await the announcement of the society's prize-winning quiche, the unexpected happens!
Winner of the 2012 NYC International Fringe Festival as Best Overall Production, 5 Lesbians Eating A Quiche is a comedy not for the faint of heart.
The play calls for 5 female-presenting performers of any adult age, race, or ethnicity. These actors need to be quick witted so improv experience is preferable, though not required, as audience interaction is part of the show. Also, actors must be comfortable kissing fellow actors on stage (an intimacy coach will be present during specific rehearsals) and mild stage combat (a fighting coach will be present during specific rehearsals).
Audition Dates: Monday August 4, Tuesday August 5
Call Backs: Thursday August 7
Where: Twin Oaks - 457 Babylon Tpke, Freeport
Show Dates: Nov 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23
Performances: BACCA Arts Center - 149 N. Wellwood Ave, Lindenhurst
Rehearsals: September 28 - Nov 2
Tech: Nov 3- Nov 7
Character Descriptions:
LULIE STANWYCK - Age Range: 40-55 - President of The Susan B. Anthony Society. The very model of a perfect 1950’s woman in speech, manner, and dress. She is a natural leader and the fellow widows worship her.
WREN ROBIN - Age Range: 35-65 - Events Chairwoman. Very enthusiastic and dedicated to The Susan B. Anthony Society - absolutely disgusted by men. Needs to be quick on her feet as she interacts with the audience. In a secret relationship with Dale Prist.
DALE PRIST - Age Range: 30-45 - Historian. One of the youngest members of the group and really wants to be accepted by her fellow widows, due to her troubled past. In a secret relationship with Wren Robin.
GINNY CADBURY - Age Range: 25-45 - Secretary. Relatively new to The Susan B. Anthony Society, she is overly dramatic at times. Loves to take orders and flirt with Vern Schultz. English/Irish accent required.
VERONICA “VERN” SCHULTZ - Age Range: 35-50 - Building and Grounds Chairman. Very handy, proud of her work, and likes to be dominating - if you know what we mean. Also needs to be quick on her feet as she interacts with the audience. Openly flirts with Ginny Cadbury.