Santa Barbara City College Theatre Department will be concurrently holding auditions for two separate plays: Rumors A production of Santa Barbara City College Theatre Group. Auditions will be held Monday, May 5 and Tuesday, May 6th (see detailed information below). Twelve Angry Men A co-production of Dijo Productions and Virtual Theatre Company, in cooperation with the Santa Barbara City College Theatre Arts Department. Twelve Angry Men will be performed at the Center Stage Theatre. Auditions will be held Sunday, May 4th in the Jurkowitz Theatre at SBCC (see detailed information below.) SANTA BARBARA CITY COLLEGE THEATRE GROUP announces auditions for RUMORS by Neil Simon Directed by Judy Garey Monday, May 5 and Tuesday, May 6, 2008 7:00 – 10:00 PM, by appointment in the Jurkowitz Theatre Callbacks: Monday, May 12 in the Jurkowitz Theatre Rehearsals begin: Wednesday, May 21 in the Jurkowitz Theatre, and move to the Garvin, May 27 Performances: July 9 to July 26, 2008 in the Garvin Theatre SYNOPSIS:Charley Brock is Deputy Mayor of NYC. When four upper middle class professional couples gather to celebrate Charley and Myra’s 10th wedding anniversary an attempted suicide is discovered - or is it? A missing wife, missing cook, a damaged car, whiplash, a reoccurring back spasm, and rumors galore add to the convoluted plot. The situation gets progressively more difficult to sustain when nobody can remember who has been told what about whom. It’s a great farce - complete with off-the-wall circumstances, mistaken identities, and doors opening and closing. A real ensemble tour de force, Rumors is a broad physical comedy that needs dynamic and energetic performers with strong vocal and physical skills, excellent comic timing, and a great sense of humor! Characters: 5 men and 5 women (ages listed are approximate) Ken Gorman – (40). A rather high-strung lawyer, fiercely protective of his client and friend, Charley. He frantically attempts to control events, but winds up temporarily deaf and confused. Chris Gorman – (35). A tense publishing lawyer trying to kick the cigarette habit. She’s a bundle of nerves, but gamely copes with the ever-increasing stress of the evening through wisecracks, lying, and alcohol. Lenny Ganz – (late 30’s, early 40’s). A short-tempered accountant with a whiplash injury; the poor, put-upon guy just isn't having a good day, even before the party starts; irascible, sarcastic, and very likeable. Claire Ganz – (late 30’s, early 40’s). Lenny's high-society, acid-tongued wife loves to hear and spread gossip and rumors. She does her best to cope and keep up with the goings on. Ernie Cuzack – (early 50’s). A laid-back and clueless psychologist, comfortable in his own skin. As the evening progresses, the doctor becomes resolved to figure everything out. Cookie Cuzack – (40’s). A loopy, yet amiable, TV cooking show host, who’s having major back spasms; very quirky and often the last to grasp what’s happening. Eager to please. Glen Cooper – (40’s). A self-protective, somewhat exasperated, ambitious, polished, “aspiring” state senator. His main concerns are avoiding scandal and convincing his wife that she’s the only woman in his life. Cassie Cooper – (30’s). A high-maintenance trophy wife, vain insecure, jealous and shrewish who’s convinced her husband’s having at least one affair. Believes in the healing power of crystals. Officer Ben Welch – (late 40’s, early 50’s). A no-nonsense, not easily tricked veteran police officer who has seen and heard it all. Officer Connie Pudney – (late 20’s). Welch’s female rookie partner who backs him up during the investigation. CONTACT JUDY BURGETT, 965-0581, ext. 2577, or stop by the Production Office (DM 151) Monday thru Friday 8:30 - 12:30 and 1:30 - 3:30 to schedule an appointment. Xeroxed scenes from the play will be available for you to take home and study. Auditionees can either read with a partner of their choice, or with a casting assistant. APPOINTMENTS WILL BE TAKEN BEGINNING MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2008. Non-City College students must stop at the West Campus kiosk for a temporary parking permit during daytime visits to the campus. Day or evening, please park in Student-Only spaces.   SANTA BARBARA CITY COLLEGE THEATRE GROUP announces auditions for TWELVE ANGRY MEN By Sherman L. Sergel, adapted from the television show by Reginald Rose Produced by Dijo Productions and Virtual Theatre Company in collaboration with Santa Barbara City College Theatre Department Directed by Katie Laris Sunday, May 4 7:00 . 10:00 PM, by appointment in the Jurkowitz Theatre Callbacks: Sunday, May 11th in the Jurkowitz Theatre First read-through: Tuesday, May 20th in the Jurkowitz Theatre Performances run July 16th through August 2nd at Center Stage Theatre SYNOPSIS: Reviewed as a 'taut, absorbing, and compelling drama that reaches far beyond the close confines of its jury room setting' by the New York Times on its first airing on television in 1954, this carefully-observed, ensemble-based play provides an enduring look at the power of human communication. As a young defendant awaits sentencing for the murder of his father, twelve jurors confined to one room hold the fate of this man and their deliberations have truly life and death consequences. Characters: 13 Men or Women Juror #1 (35-45)- The jury foreman. Preoccupied with his/her duties and trying to accommodate everyone. Juror #2 (30-45) - A retiring and timid bank clerk. Juror #3 (40-55) - A businessperson and emotionally scarred parent who is bullying and somewhat sadistic. Juror #4 (25-45) - A matter-of-fact investment banker with a great deal of confidence. Juror #5 (20-30) - A younger person from a poor and violent neighborhood. Juror #6 (25-40) - A blue collar worker, who is tough talking but principled. Juror #7 (25-45) - A salesperson who is impatient and indifferent to the deliberation process. Juror #8 (30-45) - An architect with a compelling, articulate and charismatic presence. Juror #9 (60-80) - An elderly self-aware and observant person open to sharing life experience. Juror #10 (30-50) - A garage owner who is revealed as a loud-mouthed bigot. Juror #11 (30-55) - An immigrant who has struggled to adapt to life in America. Juror #12 (30-55) - An indecisive and rather superficial advertising executive. Guard (20-45) Small role of court officer. CONTACT JUDY BURGETT, 965-0581, ext. 2577, or stop by the Production Office (DM 151) Monday thru Friday 8:30 - 12:30 and 1:30 - 3:30 to schedule an appointment. Xeroxed scenes from the play will be available for you to take home and study. Auditionees can either read with a partner of their choice, or with a casting assistant. APPOINTMENTS WILL BE TAKEN BEGINNING MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2008. Parking is permitted on Sunday evenings in any student parking areas on campus.