Audition announcement

“Chers Parents”

By Emmanuel and Armelle Patron

Produced by Peter Willis
Directed by Janet Middleton

ETCetera is delighted to announce auditions for its Spring 2027 production: Chers Parents, to be performed in French and English at La Petite salle, Auderghem Cultural Centre 24th-27th February and 3rd-6th March 2027.

When the Gauthier parents win the lottery, the family’s resentments and secrets are revealed with dramatic effect.

The early audition date is due to the nature of the piece: how the play will be divided between the two languages will depend upon the casting of the piece. In addition Janet has prior commitments which means that the rehearsal process will be sporadic and only fully commence in mid November.

Audition Details

Location:

Rue des Atrebates 27
1040 Brussels

Dates:

Tuesday 2nd June: 7.30pm
Thursday 4th June: 7.30pm
Sunday 7th June: 11.00am
Thursday 18th June: 7.30pm
Call Back: Saturday 20th June 11.00am

Casting:

The Gauthier Family:
The parents, in their late 60s:
Jeanne
Vincent
The casting of these 2 roles will be that one parent is a native French speaker, the other a native English speaker. The designation of these 2 roles will directly affect the French/English division of the play.

The children:
It is anticipated that the children will speak primarily, but not always, French between themselves but to their parents in the native tongue of that parent. The children are aged 30-mid 40s.
Pierre: The eldest, and seemingly most successful child. Married with 2 children and a successful Eco business.
Jules: Younger brother, wants to write his epic novel, but for now is a poor and somewhat unsuccessful journalist supported by his parents.
Louise: Youngest child. Trainee doctor who cannot settle to a speciality, single with only her cat for company and not entirely happy with her life. Slightly dippy.

Rehearsals will be in Etterbeek.

For further information, to get the address for auditions and to let us know when you would like to audition, please contact Janet Middleton:
0495 94 2991 or
email: middletonjanetk@gmail.com