The Leopard and the Lynx at New York Theatre Festival
New York, NY
US

CONTACT NAME

Michelle Maccarone

DESCRIPTION

Seeking actors for a festival performance of The Leopard and the Lynx, a new one act by Michelle Maccarone. Directed by Juniper Jaye Boggs-Clark.

Synopsis: Pat Tanner III wrote under several pseudonyms in the 1950s, most famously Patrick Dennis, the writer as well as narrator of Auntie Mame. After attempting to come to terms with his bi-sexuality, Pat leaves his wife. As the two consider reconciliation, Pat surprises her with an in person visit to discuss their relationship and by extension sexuality and feminism.

Seeking:

Pat Tanner: At this point is 55 years old. He has been away from New York for several years, most recently deciding to skirt his“celebrity” to become the butler to the head of the McDonald’s corporation. He is estranged from his wife Louise but the two stilllove each other. Has suffered from depressive episodes most of hislife.

Louise Tanner: At this point is 54 Grew up very conventionally in an affluent Upper East Side home. Was a debutant whose main goal, according to her parents, was to marry well. She fell in love with Pat who was very much not what they had in mind and it could not make her happier. After Pat left she was hurt but is also the person who knows and accepts him most in the world.

Julian Muller: A long time friend of the couple. He produced many of Pat’s books, most notably Auntie Mame. He is a confidant of Pat and even was noted to have finished many books when Pat’s poor mental health would take over.

Betsy Tanner: [ALREADY CAST] Pat and Louise’s daughter. Freshman at Goodman School for Drama. Amiable and likable. Easy to be around.

Performances January 16-19 in Manhattan. Rehearsals late December-January in Manhattan. No pay but opportunity to see other festival shows offered.

For consideration, please digitally submit a 1 minute long monologue along with your resume via email. Subject line should be your name and what part(s) you’re interested in. Please also specify in the email if you will be available for in person callbacks on Monday, December 9 from 7pm-10pm in Midtown. The monologue can be either comedic or dramatic but something that shows us your aptitude for stylized, mid century flair is preferred. Think Noel Coward or Cole Porter-esque.

DURATION

Dec 16, 2024 - Jan 19, 2025

SALARY

$0.00 – $0.00 per hour

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