Barefoot in the Park
By Neil Simon
Directed by: Becky Roth
Auditions: Sep. 22-24, 2025
Performances:
Dec. 5, 6, 7(m), 12, 13(cc), 14(m, cc), 18, 19, 20
*(m) matinee performances
*(cc) Closed Captioning available by Cue Captions
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Be a little spontaneous, and join us for a night of laughter and love!
Grab your seats now for Barefoot in the Park and
experience the magic of live theater.
About the Show
Paul and Corie Bratter are newlyweds in every sense of the word. He’s a straight-as-an-arrow lawyer and she’s a free spirit always looking for the latest kick. Their new apartment is her most recent find – too expensive with bad plumbing and in need of a paint job. After a six-day honeymoon, they get a surprise visit from Corie’s loopy mother and decide to play matchmaker during a dinner with their neighbor-in-the-attic, Velasco, where everything that can go wrong does. Paul just doesn’t understand Corie, as she sees it. He’s too staid, too boring, and she just wants him to be a little more spontaneous. Running “barefoot in the park” would be a start…
Note: Barefoot in the Park contains sexual situations, smoking or alcohol use.
Cast of Characters
Cory Bratter
A young, energetic, and optimistic newlywed who thrives on spontaneity and excitement.
Paul Bratter
A young lawyer who is more serious and practical than his wife. He is devoted to Corie but often finds himself at odds with her impulsive behavior.
Mrs. Ethel Banks
Corie’s mother, a widow, who is portrayed as more conservative and traditional than her daughter. She is loving but sometimes clashes with Corie’s free spirit.
Victor Velasco
The Bratters’ eccentric and flamboyant neighbor, who lives in the attic of their apartment building.
Telephone Man
A Telephone Repair Man
Delivery Man
A Delivery Man
Audition Information
Open auditions for Barefoot in the Park will be held at Albany Civic Theater on Monday, September 22 and Tuesday, September 23. Auditions will begin promptly at 7 PM and run until around 9 PM. Doors open around 6 PM. Callbacks will be held by invitation-only as needed on Wed., September 24.
Plan to arrive early to fill out an audition form. If you prefer, you can download and print the form linked below and complete it in advance. Please write clearly, especially your contact information. Headshots and resumes are not required, but always appreciated.
Audition form: https://tinyurl.com/BarefootInThePark-AuditionForm
Bring a full list of your conflicts between September 25 and December 21. Please refer to the important dates listed below.
Important dates:
Take stage: November 9
Retreat: November 22
Set strike: December 21
Tech week: December 1-4
Work days: November 14 and 28
What to expect:
Auditioners will be reading from the script during auditions. No need to prepare anything.
Note: Barefoot in the Park contains sexual situations, smoking or alcohol use.
2025:
Dec. 5, 6, 7(m), 12, 13(cc), 14(m, cc), 18, 19, 20
*(m) matinee performances
*(cc) Closed Captioning available by Cue Captions
Performances
This is Becky’s directorial debut. Her first show at ACT was The Rocky Horror Show as crew, since then she has been assistant director, stage manager, light master, sound master, costume designer, hair designer, props designer, and an actor. Becky is currently ACT’s bio manager. She is an in-home caregiver for Visiting Angels and lives in Albany with her fiancé Justin, son Sebastian, dad Ken, and cats Mr. Dribbles, Katerina, and Ifrit. Her hobbies are crochet, embroidery, puzzles, reading, and video games.
Becky Roth, Director
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