Community Playhouse holds ‘Born Yesterday’ auditions

The Community Playhouse in Tullahoma is pleased to announce open auditions for the third show of this season, the romantic comedy ‘Born Yesterday’ by Garson Kanin and directed by Janet Veeneman. Parts are available for 11 men and four women. Auditions will be held at the South Jackson Civic Center on Sun., Jan. 20, at 2:00 p.m. and Mon., Jan. 21st, at 7:00 p.m. Participants are requested to bring a non-returnable wallet size photo to auditions.

The play concerns an uncouth, corrupt, tycoon who brings his ditsy showgirl girlfriend to Washington with him as he tries to ‘buy’ a few congressmen. To help educate his girlfriend about Washington and to teach her some social graces, he hires a tutor to teach her American history. His plan backfires as she discovers a budding patriotism and romance with the tutor, and begins to see just how dishonest her boyfriend is. With the help of the tutor she turns the tables on her boyfriend and brings an end to his shady dealings.

‘Born Yesterday’ has twice been made into movies. The first, in 1950, starred William Holden, Judy Holliday, and Brodrick Crawford. The second, filmed in 1993, starred Don Johnson, Melanie Griffith, and John Goodman.

Production dates are scheduled for March 7, 8, 14, and 15 at 7:30 p.m. and March 9 at 2 p.m. For ticket reservations call (931) 581-7767 or e-mail information to [email protected]. Ticket prices will be $10 for adults, $9 for senior citizens (65 and older), and $8 for students. Discount rates are available for group reservations of 10 or more. For updates on upcoming events, check out at the Community Playhouse website at www.communityplayhouse.org.