Culver City Observer -

Kentwood Players will hold open auditions for "An Ideal Husband" by Oscar Wilde on Saturday, November 15 from noon to 3pm and on Sunday, November 16 from 6 pm to 9.

Callbacks will be held on Monday, November 17 from 7:30 pm to 10. Auditions and performances take place at the Westchester Playhouse, located at 8301 Hindry Avenue, Westchester.

Performance dates are January 9 to February 14, 2015 with performances on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm, Sundays at 2 pm. This is a non-equity, non-paid production directed by Samantha Barrios, produced by Melodie S. Rivers and Terry Delegeane.

Scandal! Blackmail! Corruption! Oscar Wilde's "An Ideal Husband" is a scathing satire of the British aristocracy filled to the brim with temptations, betrayals and secret liaisons.

Sir Robert Chiltern, a brilliant politician and perfect gentleman, can do no wrong in the eyes of his charming wife Lady Chiltern. But when the calculating Mrs. Cheveley appears on the scene, Sir Robert's marriage, reputation, and promising career are put at risk. With his world about to unravel, Sir Robert turns to his lifelong friend Lord Arthur Goring, the most eligible bachelor in town, to extricate him from the web of lies that seeks to undermine both his public and private honor.

Those auditioning should arrive early to sign-in. Please bring a current headshot and resume with you as well as your calendar. A tentative rehearsal schedule will be posted at auditions and you will be asked to note any conflicts. Script sides will be provided.

All the characters in the play speak with a standard British accent, with the exception of the Vicomte de Nanjac who speaks with a French accent. The director requests that you be familiar with the play and its characters, and that all performers prepare to read in the standard British accent.

Please email the production staff at anidealhusband@kentwoodplayers.org with any questions about the auditions.