The Odd Couple (Female Version), A comedy by Neil Simon
Neil Simon's famous update of his contemporary classic starts with a group of women
friends playing their regular game of Trivial Pursuit. This week, they meet at the
apartment of Olive Madison, a divorcee who freely admits to being a slob: "I leave a
mess when I read a book." Late to arrive is Florence Unger, a stickler for detail who
would try the patience of a saint, and who has unfortunately just become separated from
her husband. As life would have it, the slob and the fuss-budget decide to room together
-- with hilarious results!
Within days, Florence's obsessive habits start taking their toll on Olive and their friends.
The only remedy Olive can think of (a pair of brothers from Barcelona) disastrously
backfires, and the two women are forced to agree on one thing -- even the best of
friends sometimes make the worst of roommates.
AUDITION INFORMATION:
All roles are open for the NDA Drama Guild’s upcoming production of The Odd
Couple. Auditions will be Wednesday, Sept. 12th after school in the NDA auditorium.
 See monologue sheet for specific information about your audition piece.
Please sign up for an audition time with Mrs. Basbas, either via email at
abasbas@ndatyngsboro.org or by stopping by room 117.
Auditioners may be asked to return via email for a call-back on Friday, Sept. 14th
where they will read cold from the script which will be provided at the call back.
SHOW INFORMATION:
There will be two 7pm performances: Friday, November 30th & Saturday, December 1st
Rehearsals will typically be Monday and Wednesday evenings 5:30 – 8 beginning
Monday, Sept. 17th, and then a final week of tech rehearsals the week before the show 3
- 8. It is very important that cast members be present at rehearsals when called. In
addition, set work will be done Fridays from 3-5 starting in October. Cast members
should expect to be present for at least two of those set work days.
Cast members will pay $25 in show dues.
CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS. 6 Females and 2 Males needed.
Olive Madison - A successful television producer. She is intelligent, attractive, and
wisecracking, with a good sense of humor – and she’s a complete slob when it comes to
her surroundings. She has an encyclopedic understanding of sports, is a complete
pushover for her ex-husband, and a good friend.
Florence (Flo) Unger – is attractive, very well groomed, neat and has just broken up with
her husband. She takes herself very seriously, likes to clean, decorate and cook and is
very good at all three. Flo is also intelligent warm-hearted (in her own way), and has no
sense of humor (at least about herself) - she does NOT make jokes. She can also,
without meaning to, make Olive feel guilty.
Sylvie - is desperately trying to stop smoking, and so sucks on lollipops or chews gum.
She can get irritated with her friends, but has a good sense of humor, especially about
her husband. Oh, yes, she is pregnant in the last scene.
Renee - Sylvie's best friend, can be very plain-spoken, especially when she points out
Olive's failings as a hostess - and then Flo's. She is single and dating a doctor.
Vera – is very sweet, very nice, somewhat spacey, and, although quite smart, is often a
step or two behind her friends. She’s very funny, but doesn't realize it. Vera is married to
Harry.
Mickey – is a police officer, who is down-to-earth, plain talking, and has a good
understanding of people. Sometimes she can take the "police bit" too far and she tries
very hard to be in control of all situations.
Manolo Costazuela - is handsome, very well groomed, and Spanish with a Castilian
accent. He is every woman's dreamdate and showers both Olive and Flo with attention.
He must have good comic timing, as he gets VERY emotional. He is sensitive and
appreciates Florence's sensitivity.
Jesus Costazuela – is Manolo’s younger brother - also very handsome, well-groomed,
excellent posture, very romantic - and he also gets very emotional, and truly appreciates
Florence.