In addition to full stage productions, Encore Players frequently performs literary readings at the Livermore Public Library.
Past programs have included the 1918 Pandemic, American Abolitionists, Baseball, Halloween, Caturnalia, and Color my World, and Baseball.
Our next Library program will be in October, 2025
UP NEXT!
Encore Players announces auditions for ‘Always a Bridesmaid’, by Jones Hope Wooten.
Directed by Amanda Farmer
Performance dates: November 1, 2, 7, 8, 9 at Bothwell Arts Center, Livermore
When: Thursday, August 14th and Tuesday, August 19th, 7:00 pm (you only need to attend one)
Where: Asbury UMC (classroom wing), 4743 East Avenue, Livermore
Who: female-presenting actors ages 18+ (see character descriptions below).
What to prepare: Auditions will consist of cold reads from the script. Please bring resume and headshot
Questions? Contact Martie Muldoon, martiemtm55@gmail.com
Synopsis:
In ALWAYS A BRIDESMAID, a JONES HOPE WOOTEN COMEDY comedy, four friends; hopeful romantic Libby Ruth, headstrong Deedra, flashy and high-heeled Monette, and tree-hugging Charlie, have sworn to keep the promise they made on the night of their Senior Prom: to be in each other’s weddings…no matter what. More than thirty years later, these Southern friends-for-life are still making “the long walk” for each other, determined to honor that vow.
Character Descriptions
**The ages on these character descriptions is a guideline, and all are encouraged to audition.
Kari Ames-Bissette – Late 20s, a kind-hearted, spirited Southern charmer
Libby Ruth Ames – Late 40s, hopeless romantic, sweet country woman, plain-spoken and guileless
Sedalia Ellicott – 60s, a gregarious, energetic, Virginia hostess and life-force
Monette Gentry – Late 40s, kinda flashy, kinda trashy, Southern-to-the-bone flirt
Charlie Collins – Late 40s, tree-hugging, Birkenstock-wearing, acerbic Southern free spirit
Deedra Wingate – Late 40s, headstrong with a dry wit, no-nonsense Northern transplant
Please note: all of our actors and volunteers are fully vaccinated. For the protection of our cast and audience, we will be following all state and local Covid-19 protocols. Audience will be asked to wear a mask. Seats will be arranged in distanced groups. If you’re feeling ill, please stay home and we will happily refund your ticket. Thank you!