Chester Theatre Group

Chester Theatre Group, in residence at Black River Playhouse, announces auditions for the American premiere of IMPROBABLE FICTION by Alan Ayckbourn, a fast-paced look at a writer’s circle that suffers from collective writer’s block – until their creations come comically to life onstage!  Auditions will take place on Sunday, February 22nd at 2pm and Tuesday, February 24th at 7:30pm.

The cast consists of three men and four women ages 18 to 65.

Arnold (Male, 35-50) – a genial everyman who hosts the group; writes instruction booklets

Ilsa (Female, 18-25) – attractive young woman; tends to Arnold’s mother during the meetings

Brevis (Male, 60′s) – irascible former school teacher; writes musical comedy

Grace (Female, 40′s) – pale and fraught housewife and mother; writes and illustrates children’s stories

Vivvi (Female, 30′s) – effusive and attractive; writes 1930′s detective fiction

Clem (Male, 30′s) – awkward nerd; writes science fiction

Jess (Female, 40′s) - outdoorsy farmer; writes Victorian melodrama

All roles are available.  Performers should have proficiency with English dialect.  Audition will consist of script recitations.  Michael T. Mooney of Budd Lake directs the play.

Performances are in May 2009. The Black River Playhouse is located on the corner of Grove and Maple Streets in Chester, NJ.   For further information call 908.879.7304.