Barefoot in the Park
by Neil Simon
Directed by: Becky Roth
Auditions: September 22, 23, 24 (callbacks) 7:00pm
Audition Information
Performances: December 5, 6, 7(m), 12, 13, 14(m), 18, 19, 20, 2025

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…
Directors
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.
Director’s email: becky.roth@albanycivic.org
Cast of Characters
Corie 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.