HOBOKEN, NJ, 'STEPPING OUT'
Hudson Theatre Ensemble is casting Stepping Out, a hit comedy. The play follows a crew of eight of all shapes and sizes (including one man), their former chorus dancer teacher, and her grumpy pianist in a beginning tap dance class, culminating in their first public recital. Richard Harris, Playwright.

Rehearsals in Hoboken begin Jan. 30 (evenings & weekends); performances run April 13-22, 2012 (Fri-Sun.) in Hoboken, NJ

Seeking—Mavis: female, 25-40, for role of tap dancer instructor; Piano Accompanist: female, 45-65; Seven Females: ages 20-50 - specifically seeking one ample African-American female; One Male: 35-50. Basic tap- dancing helpful or ability to learn simple steps.

Also seeking Experienced Stage Manager.

Auditions will be held Jan. 16 & 17, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Hudson School Performance Space, 601 Park Ave., Hoboken, NJ 07030.

Sides will be provided at the audition. Stage managers should email submissions to florencepape@gmail.com. No pay for actors, but travel stipend provided; pay provided for stage manager.

Cast Breakdown:
Andy: Unhappily married - devotes herself to good causes but is repressed and on awkward terms with her body.

Dorothy: Works in unemployment office. Has hay fever.

Geoffrey: Only male in class. Widower who takes lessons because they remind him of his late wife who loved to dance.

Mrs. Fraser: (45-65) Pounds out piano accompaniment for class; acts as support and hindrance to Mavis to whom she is a sort of substitute mother.

Lynne: Just started working as nurse. Dancing is her way to leave stress and responsibility behind.

Mavis: Teacher of introductory tap dance class. Former chorus dancer; personal life is a mess; really loves to teach. Inspires her class.

Maxine: Confident, fast-talking saleswoman. Down-to-earth veteran of garment business. Runs own clothing shop. Flashy, wheeler-dealer.

Rose: Voluptuous middle-class black woman. Overweight West Indian with ''music in her soul.” Has handsome husband and children rooting for her to perfect her moves. Best friend of Sylvia.

Sylvia: Has five kids and officially unemployed blue-collar husband who does odd jobs under the table. Takes class to see her friends every week.

Vera: In excellent shape -- her rich husband insists on it even as he neglects her in favor of her teenage daughter. Minds everyone's business.

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