The Hampton Theatre Company is holding auditions for "I Hate Hamlet," a comedy by Paul Rudnick on Jan. 16 from 5 to 7 p.m. and Jan. 17 from 7 to 9 p.m. The play is about a young Hollywood actor up against the ghost of John Barrymore. Readings will be from the script. Rehearsals begin in February, and the play will run from March 17 to April 3 at Quogue Community Hall.
According to the theatre company, roles being sought are:
- Andrew Rally (late 20s-30s), a successful LA TV actor (except that his series has just been cancelled) who has, against his better judgement, come to NY to play Hamlet.
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-John Barrymore (40s-50s), grand, dramatic, dashing and a bit overbearing
-Deirdre McDavey (29), Andrew's breathlessly romantic, valley girl girlfriend
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- Lillian Troy (60s), Andrew's devoted German agent and one-time Barrymore paramour
- Felicia Dantine (30s-40s), a passionate NY real estate agent
- Gary Peter Lefkowitz (30s-40s), Andrew's flashy, very LA TV friend
