AUDITIONS FOR OUT OF ORDER
by Ray Cooney

Wheaton Drama, Inc. proudly announces auditions for Out of Order by Ray Cooney, directed by Annie Walker-Bright. Actors should plan to attend one audition date and remain available for potential callbacks and the scheduled read-through. Callbacks are by invitation at the director’s discretion, and not all roles will require one. Auditions will involve reading scenes with fellow auditionees so we can get a sense of timing, chemistry, and how well performers work together. Auditions can last up to three hours, but may end sooner at the director’s discretion. Nothing needs to be prepared in advance. Scenes involving physical closeness will be staged in collaboration with a trained intimacy coordinator. Please note that all cast members must be, or become, members of Wheaton Drama.

AUDITION DATES

Please arrive promptly!

• Sunday, December 28; 1:00
• Monday, December 29; 7:00
• Callbacks, if necessary, will be held on Tuesday, December 30th; 8:00-10:00 p.m.

LOCATION

Wheaton Drama Inc.
111 N. Hale Street
Wheaton IL 60187

Other Important Dates

• READ THROUGH:
  • Sunday, January 4th; 1:00-4:00 p.m.
• PERFORMANCES:
  • Friday, March 13th – Sunday, March 29th
    • Evenings Thursdays, Fridays, & Saturdays at 7:30 pm, Matinees Sundays at 2pm

Send completed audition forms and request for your audition date of preference to the production team at [email protected]. Head shots are also requested (if available). Audition form can be found here (or available upon request at the email listed above).

Synopsis

Set in an upscale London hotel with a perfect view of the Houses of Parliament, Out of Order is a fast-paced English farce filled with razor-sharp wit, physical comedy, outrageous misunderstandings, and escalating chaos. When Richard Willey, a government minister, attempts a secret tryst with a secretary from the Opposition party, the evening unravels into a whirlwind of lies, cover-ups, mistaken identities, and impossible situations.

Cast of Characters

(Ages intentionally flexible depending on audition turnout. Strong comedic timing, physicality, and ensemble collaboration are essential.)

• Richard Willey
  A suave, quick-thinking MP whose attempted affair spirals into disaster. Male presenting.
• The Hotel Manager
  A stern, unflappable authority figure whose patience is constantly tested. Male presenting.
• The Waiter
  A nimble, ever-present hotel employee with sharp comedic timing. Male presenting.
• Jane Worthington
  A sweet, anxious secretary whose panic fuels the chaos. Female presenting.
• The Body
  A silent but pivotal presence; strong physical control needed. Male presenting.
• George Pigden
  A mild-mannered secretary thrust into outrageous situations; a standout comedic role. Male presenting.
• Ronnie
  A fiery, suspicious character who brings intensity and complications. Male presenting.
• Pamela
  Sophisticated, elegant, and perceptive. Far more than she seems. Female presenting.
• Gladys
  Bold, commanding, and unexpectedly entangled in the mayhem. Female presenting.
• The Maid
  Efficient, expressive, and unsuspecting. This character speaks no English. Female presenting.

Please note: The roles of Jane Worthington and Pamela require wearing a negligee during certain scenes. These moments will be handled respectfully, with the director and intimacy coordinator prioritizing the comfort and safety of all performers.