Website handbagtheater Hell in a Handbag Productions
Chicago's campiest and most ridiculous queer theater
Are you a Rose, Blanche, or Sophia?
Hell in a Handbag is casting understudies for our popular Chicago series, The Golden Girls- The Cheese Pyramid, part of our Lost Episodes parody series. Candidates should be familiar with The Golden Girls television show and the main characters and be able to start immediately.
The show is a ridiculous queer homage with lots of drag but all gender identities will be considered for all roles. We’re looking for a comic timing and bold choices so don’t be afraid to make a fool of yourself.
Please indicate the role you’re interested in. Qualified candidates will be asked to submit a video with a side provided to you.
Material to Prepare:
Sides provided for 1st video/in person auditions.
Time Commitment:
Candidates will start immediately.
Previews: May 8, 9, 10, 15
Opens: May 16
Runs: thru June 21 (possible extension)
Friday and Saturday showtime: 7:30pm
Sunday: 3pm and 7pm
Character Type/Restrictions:
All characters are 50+ (But you don't have to be)
We seek the following:
Rose- Naïve, overly optimistic with a penchant for telling stories about her home town, St. Olaf.
Blanche- Sensual, beautiful southern belle who always gets her man.
Sophia- Dorothy’s 83 year old tiny Sicilian mother who spews out insults like nobody can.
Stan- Dorothy’s ex-husband who occasionally pops by to annoy the girls.
Madame Zuhara- Deadpan senior psychic who is frequently wrong and bluntly devastating.
To apply for this job email your details to handbagproductions@gmail.com