Hello Friends!

Come play with us! Essex Community Players are holding auditions for Gore Vidal's "The Best Man" this week. We welcome all ages and experience levels.

Play summary:
It is the presidential primaries in the summer of 1960 in Philadelphia. Secretary of State William Russell lives by his principles but has been haunted by recent health problems that have threatened his career and vote-winning potential.

Senator Joe Cantwell presents himself as the people's candidate; his determination to win at all costs is also his great flaw. Cantwell is faced with the revelation of sexual indiscretions, threatening both his marriage and his career.

These two frontrunners for their party's presidential nomination fight for the support of the outgoing president and resort to mudslinging in a very public contest - one willingly, the other against his better judgment.

Please join us for auditions! This is a big cast and we need you.

Audition Info:
Show: The Best Man by Gore Vidal
Director: Josh Palace
Audition Dates: August 5, 6, & 7 - 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Location: Memorial Hall, Essex, VT.

The Best Man Show Dates:
October 4, 5, & 6 (matinee)
October 11, 12 & 13 (matinee)
October 18 & 19

Rehearsal Schedule:
Beginning August 19
Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday evenings

Character descriptions & play synopsis https://www.essexplayers.com/bestman
Audition sides https://www.essexplayers.com/bestmanauditions

Hope to see you there!

Essex Community Players

Event Info

Nov 23, 2024, 12 to 4 PM

Nov 24, 2024, 9 AM

Nov 26, 2024, 12 PM