Shear Madness blog

Something for your Wednesday afternoon.

Shear Madness — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:34:48 -0500

In the Boston offices we have a big, fancy, metal, dented, musty cabinet of odds and ends from the years of Shear Madness! Cool stuff, odd stuff, stuff that we sell on eBay to pay Patrick Shea's salary. Here's one of our favorites: a promotional find-a-word! Print it out!

Oh, and by the way. It's been a long time. We don't know what the mystery message is...so, uh...tell us!

On the drawing board!

Shear Madness — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:23:00 -0500

How about this for historical history? Here's an ages-old, early draft of...well...read it for yourself and figure it out! Taken from the extensive Shear Madness Vault of Old Stuff...meaning that dented and disorganized file cabinet in the back office.

A nice visit from Italy!

Shear Madness — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 10:21:08 -0500

Tuesday night at The Charles Playhouse, the Boston cast got a treat: a visit from Christina Palermo, who plays Mrs. Shubert in the Italian production of Shear Madness! Over there, it's called "Forbici Follia." Thanks for coming out, Christina!

Check out the site: forbicifollia.com!

A blast from Shear Madness' past!

Shear Madness — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 21:20:43 -0500

Whoa!

Blast from the past: a wedding in Washington, DC!

Shear Madness — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 12:36:00 -0400

Click HERE to find out about a special night for two lovebirds, who tied the knot at (and later named their boat) Shear Madness!

Open auditions for Spring Casting for Shear Madness at the Kennedy Center!

Shear Madness — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 10:22:29 -0400

Check it out!

Character Breakdown

BARBARA DEMARCO. (Age range 23-39. Prototype: A young Bette Midler.)
A wise-cracking, gum-snapping, nail polishing hairdresser. Very dishy and put together, though on the cheap side.

MIKEY THOMAS (Age range 23-30.) A preppy-looking, eager-beaver who’s a capable and earnest undercover cop. Gets his hair washed and blown dry at every performance. It may need to be cut by a professional.

TONY WHITCOMB . (Age range 25-40.) is the flamboyant, irrepressible proprietor of the Shear Madness salon. He is fun, devilish, interesting, passionate and a real character. He must not be jaded in any way. His “shoot from the hip” comedy must endear him to all. He must be able to do the physical comedy easily and with great flair. Must love “playing for an audience”. He must love creating and executing merriment, and mirth.

EDDIE LAWRENCE (Age range: 30-45). A well-dressed, nice-looking confidence man who covers a dangerous interior with a smooth, suave, and occasionally charming exterior.

NICK ROSSETTI (or NICK JOHNSON or TOM O’BRIEN depending on ethnic background). (Age range: 30-40). A hardworking “gumshoe” detective. A bright, quick thinking, personable character actor who can also be an excellent straight man. It requires an actor who is not intimidated by a boisterous audience. It requires a good looking, masculine actor with a solid voice and solid acting skills who can learn the dynamics that will keep the investigation on track.

MRS. SHUBERT (Age range: 45-70) An old-money Washington socialite of impeccable breeding and manner. She must speak with natural— not artificial— cultured tones. She can really turn on the charm when needed. At her finest she’s a real class act.

All roles open. AEA and AEA eligible.
Shear Madness is an equal opportunity employer.

Please prepare a 2 minute contemporary comic monologue. No accent.
Auditions by appointment only. No phone calls.

Submit pictures and resume to:
Bob Lohrmann
Associate Artistic Director
Shear Madness
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
2700 F Street NW
Washington, DC 20037

The Life and Times of Shear Madness!

Shear Madness — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 12:10:00 -0400

Here's a gallery from one of our veteran cast members of the various productions he's been in over the past few years!

More pictures from North Carolina at our Fan Page!

Shear Madness — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 12:03:00 -0400

Who's seeing Shear Madness at Flat Rock Playhouse in North Carolina? These people!

Extended in North Carolina!

Shear Madness — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 19:32:00 -0400

Shear Madness has been extended at Flat Rock Playhouse! Check out the info HERE!

Shear Madness is rehearsing in North Carolina!

Shear Madness — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 09:19:34 -0400

Flat Rock Playhouse's production of Shear Madness started rehearsing yesterday, and opens August 3rd! Check out Facebook.com/comedywhodunit for more details!