The Richey Suncoast Theatre is proud to continue its commitment to creating a vibrant arts culture in New Port Richey with Fool’s Follies – Spring Improv Cohort. This exciting audition opportunity invites local performers to join in the revival of live, interactive theater. Fool’s Follies brings high-energy, neo-vaudeville improv to the stage, blending structured chaos, trio-based sketches, and audience participation into a unique, laugh-out-loud experience. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or new to improv, we’re looking for enthusiastic individuals to help bring this dynamic show to life!
Auditions are free and open to anyone curious about exploring improvisational theater, no experience required.
Auditions: Tuesday, February 18, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: Peace Hall, New Port Richey
Max Participants: 12
About the Show
A high-energy neo-vaudeville improv comedy show featuring structured chaos, trio-based sketches, audience interaction, and absurd wisdom from The Forgotten Book. Expect bureaucratic nonsense, game show disasters, and surreal debates—all culminating in a one-night-only performance on April 8, 2025.
Show Length: Approximately 90 minutes, including audience participation segments.
Each performer will play a single character role throughout the show.
Rehearsal Schedule (Tuesdays at Peace Hall, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM)
February 25 – Workshop 1: Fool Archetypes & Physical Comedy
March 4 – Workshop 2: Improvisation Fundamentals & Trio Scenes
March 11 – Workshop 3: Audience Interaction & The Forgotten Book
March 18 – Workshop 4: Full Run-Through & Chaos Refinement
March 25 – Dress Rehearsal (5:00 PM – 9:00 PM)
April 8 – Performance Night (Call Time 5:00 PM, Show at 7:00 PM)
Additional short rehearsals may be scheduled as needed for specific character work or technical elements.
Character Roles
Each performer will take on a single role. Choose wisely—once cast, this is your fool for the entire production.
The Jester – A master of wordplay, wit, and twisting logic into nonsense. Never stops talking, even when they should.
The Trickster – A mischievous illusionist, deceiver, and rule-breaker who thrives on confusion and misdirection.
The Clown – Physically expressive, lovable, and naive, succeeding through spectacular failure.
The Satirist – A self-important bureaucrat, critic, or intellectual who is convinced they are the smartest person in the room (they are not).
The Prankster – The chaos generator, audience instigator, and wild card. Thrives on disrupting the status quo.
The Scribe – Desperately tries to document everything but always loses control of The Forgotten Book.
The Skeptical Judge – Questions everything but provides no answers. Even they don’t know their own rulings.
The Compliance Officer – Enforces nonsense laws with total confidence, measuring abstract concepts like "comedic balance" with a rubber duck.
Audition Format
Group improv exercises to test quick thinking and comedic instincts.
Trio-based scene work to assess chemistry and character adaptability.
Physical comedy exercises and status shifts.
Experimentation with different Fool Archetypes to see what fits best.
What to Bring
Wear comfortable clothing and footwear – you’ll be moving a lot.
Bring water and a snack if needed.
Bring something to take notes with (pen/paper or phone).
Contact Board Member, Daisy Thomas for more information: dthomas@richeysuncoasttheatre.com
