Description:

Auditions for October-November production of Boeing-Boeing by Marc Camoletti translated by Beverly Cross and Francis Evans directed by Sean Michael Barrett.

Synopsis and Character Descriptions
Set in the 1960s, the play is about bachelor Bernard, who has a flat in Paris and three airline stewardesses all engaged to him without knowing about each other. Bernard's life gets bumpy, though, when his friend Robert comes to stay, and complications such as weather and a new, speedier Boeing jet disrupt his careful planning. Soon, all three stewardesses are in the city simultaneously, and catastrophe looms.

BERNARD, male 30s
An American architect and lothario who resides in Paris. Bernard is the quintessential 1960s playboy who is managing three love affairs at the same time. He is a charming, hustling, lovable rascal who has no idea just how in over his head he really is. Must have strong comedic timing.

ROBERT, male 30s
Bernard's old school chum from Wisconsin. Robert has lived a simple, somewhat sheltered life in Wisconsin. He is sweet, unobtrusive and shy but turns quickly nervous and clumsy when trying to help Bernard conceal his secrets when circumstances demand. Must have strong comedic timing.

BERTHE, female 30-70
Bernard's French housekeeper. Berthe has honed her French existential brand of sarcasm to a T. She is the classic grumbling, wry, clever and ever-complaining house maid who in the end knows how to play her cards right to get what she wants. French accent required.

GABRIELLA, female 20s-30s
An Italian air hostess and fiancee to Bernard. Gabriella is in love with Bernard but her jealousy can run deep. She is sentimental, lusty, nurturing and loving but when her jealousy is aroused, her temper can flair in the most dramatic fashion. Italian accent required.

GLORIA, female 20s-30s
An American air hostess and fiancee to Bernard. Gloria is looking to settle down with the perfect man and Bernard fits the bill, which to her is pure bliss. She is chipper, friendly and take-charge if not a little on the sensual opportunistic side.

GRETCHEN, female 20s-30s
A German air hostess and fiancee to Bernard. Gretchen yearns for extreme passion and has found the perfect fix in Bernard, or so she thinks. She is strong, dominating and caring but can become quite thin-skinned particularly when her feelings of passion are conflicted. German accent required.