TNT Auditions

TEANECK NEW THEATRE CASTING “ MY FAVORITE HUSBAND” RADIO SHOW

Teaneck New Theatre (TNT), now in its 24th season, will hold auditions for My Favorite Husband, the popular radio show starring Lucille Ball. My Favorite Husband ran from July 23, 1948 through March 31, 1951 and was the forerunner of I Love Lucy. This half-hour episode, titled “The Wills,” originally aired in 1950. Taping will be in late October for airing Sunday, December 5, at 8:00 a.m. on the Fairleigh Dickinson radio station WFDU (89.1 fm). Lisa Garrabrant will direct the broadcast, which will be produced by Barbara Liebgott.

Auditions will be held Saturday, September 11, from 2:00-4:00 p.m., and Monday, September 13, from 7:30-9:00 p.m. at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 118 Chadwick Road, Teaneck. (St. Mark’s is one block from Cedar Lane, near Holy Name Hospital.) There will be approximately four rehearsals.

Storyline:
Happily married couple Liz and George Cooper have been invited to spend a weekend at the country lodge of another couple. Liz becomes suspicious when she discovers that there’s only one return plane ticket and notices that George is taking along some unusual supplies (such as poison). She also panics because she’s just signed her will. Although Liz puts two and two together, it doesn’t add up right. And that’s when the fun starts. What happens next won’t be revealed here!

Cast breakdown:
Liz Cooper, youngish housewife
George Cooper, her husband
Katie, the maid
Doctor Stephens
Mr. Atterberry, owner of the country lodge
Announcer

Please note: This show will be presented on radio, so it’s not necessary for actors to be in the age-range of their characters.

Those selected for the cast who are not current TNT members will be asked to pay a $20 membership fee. This is a December production, so membership will run through 2011. Please call 201 692-0200 with any questions.