“Present Laughter”

by Noel Coward
July 30, 31, August 1, August 5, 6, 7 at 7:30P
Paradise Center for the Arts
 
Featuring an all star cast of Michael Lambert, Kim Schaufenbuel, Susan Dunhaupt, Patrick Braucher, Larry Tolle, Stephanie Weiss, Dean Lamp, Faith Jameson, Sam Temple, Marcia Morris-Beck, and Tania Legvold. ​​

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​​The Merlin Players is excited to announce auditions for their upcoming production of Neil Simon’s "Brighton Beach Memoirs" and seeks actors able to play the following ages: girls aged 12-20, boys aged 14-20, women aged 30-50, and a man aged 30-50. Actors of all ethnicities, backgrounds, and experience levels are encouraged to audition.
The story of "Brighton Beach Memoirs" follows almost-15-year-old Eugene Jerome as he grows up in 1937. Dreaming of baseball and girls, Eugene must cope with the mundane existence of his family life in Brooklyn: formidable mother, overworked father, and his worldly older brother Stanley. Throw into the mix his widowed Aunt Blanche and her two young (but rapidly aging) daughters and you have a recipe for heartfelt hilarity. Neil Simon plays require a balance of comedy and drama, with actors that are thoroughly knowledgeable of the text in order to execute. Memorization skills and willingness to play are needed.

Auditions are at the
Paradise Center for the Arts
321 Central Avenue Faribault, Minnesota
Walk ins are welcome
Contact: themerlinplayers@gmail.com
​Rehearsals begin August 30th

Performance dates are October 22th-24th and 28th-30th. Actors may not be absent beginning October 11th

"Brighton Beach Memoirs" is directed by Sam Temple


The Merlin Players (TMP) is a semi-professional, non-union theater company that is located at the Paradise Center for the Arts in Faribault, Minnesota under the guidance of founding Artistic Director Julianna Skluzacek. It is a regional theater attracting audiences and talent from Owatonna, Faribault, Northfield, Waseca, the Twin Cities, Albert Lea and Rochester. Its first production was DRIVING MISS DAISY in December of 1995. Over the past 20 seasons, The Merlin Players has provided high quality entertainment to over 50,000 people in southern Minnesota. The Merlin Players logo is a small hawk called a Merlin. It is known for it's superior flying skills and it also is an exceptional hunter. Our spirit is working hard to rise once again and soar high with shows and a continued commitment to bringing you high quality entertainment for an affordable cost. 

Come fly with us!