AUDITION NOTICE:

TITLE: BLUES FOR AN ALABAMA SKY

AUTHOR: Pearl Cleage

DIRECTOR: Sonya Randall

RUN:  May 20th – June 17th 2023

Fridays & Saturdays 8pm, Sundays at 2 pm. Special performances on Thursday and Sunday nights may be added for private parties and special events.

This is a volunteer community theater production.  Non-Equity.  There is no pay. 

At this time, all volunteers, including actors must be fully vaccinated to participate in shows.

AUDITION DATES:

Open Call:

Dates: Monday, March 27th and Tuesday, March 28th, 2023

Times: 7 pm – 9 pm

Location: Long Beach Playhouse  

Callbacks:

Date and Time: Wednesday, March 29th, 2023, 7 pm – 10 pm, by invitation only.

REHEARSALS:

First Read-Through: Saturday, April 1st, Noon – 4 pm

First Regular Rehearsal : Monday, April 3rd, 2023

Regular Rehearsal:  Monday – Thursday 7 pm – 10:30 pm

Saturday 10:00 am – 3:00 pm (Possible Sunday Night rehearsals maybe added if needed, 7 pm – 10:30 pm)

(See Beginning Rehearsal Calendar BELOW for Specific Dates and Times.)

Location: Long Beach Playhouse

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:

Bring headshot and resume. 

Prepare a monologue for the Open Call Auditions.

Sides for cold readings will be provided at the Callbacks.

Please bring your vaccination card as written proof of full vaccination to the auditions.

SHORT SYNOPSIS: 

In the summer of 1930 in Harlem, NY, the creative euphoria of the Harlem Renaissance has given way to the harsher realities of the Great Depression. Guy and Angel, recently fired from the Cotton Club, struggle to hold on to their dreams; he of costuming Josephine Baker and she of having a steady career as a singer. When Leland, a recent transplant, comes to Angel’s aid, he sees in her a memory of lost love and a reminder of the Alabama skies he misses. Will they find what they are looking for in Harlem, or will they have to look beyond 125th Street to fulfill their dreams?

CASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:

ANGEL ALLEN: (F, 34 – 40. Ethnicity: Black / African Descent) A 34-year-old Black woman who looks five years younger, a former backup singer at The Cotton Club.

GUY JACOBS: (M, 30 – 40. Ethnicity: Black / African Descent) A thirtyish black man, costume designer at The Cotton Club.

DELIA PATTERSON: (F, 25 – 30. Ethnicity: Black / African Descent) A 25-year-old Black woman, a social worker on staff at Harlem Hospital.

LELAND CUNNINGHAM: (M, 28 – 35. Ethnicity: Black / African Descent) A 28-year-old Black man from Alabama, a six-week resident of Harlem.

SAM THOMAS: (Male, 40ish. Ethnicity: Black / African Descent.) A forty-year-old doctor at Harlem Hospital.

BEGINNING REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:

AUDITION NOTICE:

TITLE: IN THE HEIGHTS

AUTHOR: Music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Book by Quiara Alegría Hudes

DIRECTOR: Miguel Cardenas

MUSICAL DIRECTOR: Gabrielle Maldonado and Stephen Olear

CHOREOGRAPHER: Anthony Tuason

RUN:  July 1 – Aug. 12, 2023

Fridays & Saturdays 8pm, Sundays at 2pm. Special performances on Thursday and Sunday nights may be added for private parties and special events.

This is a volunteer community theater production.  Non-Equity.  There is no pay. 

At this time, all volunteers including actors must be fully vaccinated to participate in shows.

AUDITION DATES:

Open Call:

Dates: Tuesday, May 2 and Wednesday, May 3, 2023

Times: 7pm – 9pm

Location: Long Beach Playhouse  

Callbacks:

Date and Time: Thursday, May 4, 7pm – 11pm, by invitation only.

REHEARSALS:

First Read-Through: May 6, 2023, Noon – 4pm

Regular Rehearsal: Starting May 8, Mon. – Thur., 7pm – 10pm; Saturdays 10am – 5pm.

(See Beginning Rehearsal Schedule BELOW for specific dates and times as well as tech schedule.)

Location: Long Beach Playhouse

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:

Bring your headshot and resume and your sheet music.

Open Call: Prepare and bring sheet music for 16-32 bars of a song from or in the style of the show (contemporary, pop, R & B, Hip Hop) Please no traditional/Golden Age musical theater.  An accompanist will be provided. A movement/dance section will be seen, so be prepared to move.

CallBacks: Songs from the show will be learned and sung, sides from the show will be read. 

PLEASE NOTE: All roles listed as Latin/a/o/e/x will be cast with that ethnicity regardless of race. If you are called back for one of those roles, you are attesting that you are part of that ethnic group.

Please bring your vaccination card as written proof of full vaccination to the auditions. Masks will be required at the auditions.

SHORT SYNOPSIS:  

In The Heights is the story of three days in the tightly knit Latine community of Washington Heights, on the island of Manhattan. In the heat of the summer as the 4th of July approaches, we are introduced to the neighborhood, its people and the interwoven stories of faith, hope and love. It’s a community on the brink of change, full of hopes, dreams and pressures, where the biggest struggle can be deciding what traditions to keep and what to leave behind. From the Tony Award winning writers and creators of the Broadway smash Hamilton, comes a beautiful, touching, vibrant and timely immigrant story.

CASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:

PLEASE NOTE: All roles listed as Latin/a/o/e/x will be cast with that ethnicity regardless of race. If you are called back for one of those roles, you are attesting that you are part of that ethnic group.

USNAVI DE LA VEGA (M, 20-30, Latino) Youthful, awkward, sincere Dominican owner of a convenience store. Urban, articulate, funny, harbors a crush on the local salon beauty. Not a “cool stud.” Narrator.
SINGS, RAPS VERY WELL, DANCES, High Baritone/Tenor (to G4)

SONNY (M, 20-30, Latino) Young, smart-alecky, wise and dry cousin to Usnavi. Tough and smart Dominican, has big plans for himself and his neighborhood. Great comedy chops.
SINGS UPPER RANGE, RAPS VERY WELL, DANCES, Tenor (to Bb4)

NINA ROSARIO (F, 20-30, Latina) Fresh, smart college student. Brave and strong Puerto Rican girl, but has to tell her parents that she quit school months ago. Emotional and conflicted, but still the “star” of the neighborhood. Demanding role, lots of singing.
VERY STRONG SINGER, DANCES, STRONG ACTRESS, Soprano High Belter (to F5)

VANESSA (F, 20-30, Latina) Sexy, hardened, stylist at the local salon. Has a troubled home life, wishes to get out and into something better. Tired of all the whistles and catcalls, looking for a true love. Ethnic, but definitely American.
STRONG BELT SINGER, STRONG DANCER, Mezzo Soprano High Belter (to E5)

BENNY (M, 20-30, Black, White, Asian, MENA, or any other non-Latin)
Strong, smart, masculine worker at the Rosario Taxi dispatch. Very ambitious, urban, and full of big dreams. Handsome, bright, and harbors a crush on the “boss’ daughter”.
VERY STRONG SINGER, GOOD DANCER, STRONG ACTOR/RAPPER, Tenor (to Ab4)

ABUELA CLAUDIA (F, 50-60 Latina) Sweet, caring, and supportive Cuban matriarch of the neighborhood. Takes care of all the young people, and regularly plays the lottery. A wise character with strength, passion, and a long memory. A powerful actress, singer and story‐teller.
STRONG SINGER, STRONG ACTRESS, Alto Belter (F#3 to C5)

KEVIN ROSARIO (M, 40-50, Latino) Puerto Rican born father to Nina. Owns and runs a taxi dispatch with his wife, Camila. Traditional, hard‐working Latin father, over‐protective, loving, but also has a temper.
STRONG SINGER, STRONG ACTOR. Baritone (to E)

CAMILA ROSARIO (F, 40-50, Latina) The smart, caring “business” half of the Rosarios. She takes care of the bills and business, but usually holds her tongue in the presence of her husband. Dynamic Puerto Rican woman, with a powerful voice and presence that gets unleashed when she’s had “ENOUGH”!!!
STRONG SINGER, STRONG ACTRESS, Mezzo Soprano Belter (G3 to B4)

DANIELA (F, 35-50, Latina) Sassy Puerto Rican owner of the local hair and nail salon. Loves to gossip, has a tough exterior, but enjoys being “The Boss”. Her salon rent keeps going up, so, sadly she is moving to the Bronx. Great comedy chops and timing. Think Miranda Priestly meets Sofia Vergara.
VERY STRONG SINGER, STRONG COMIC ACTRESS, Alto Belter (G3 to C5)

CARLA (F, 20-30, Latina) Bubbly, funny, side-kick to Daniela. Very sweet and religious. Supportive friend to the salon trio. Good at playing “dizzy or bird-brained”. STRONG SINGER, GOOD AT COMEDY, Soprano

GRAFFITI PETE  (M/F/Non-Bi, 20-30, Any ethnicity/Gender) Young, urban, slick graffiti artist of the neighborhood. Slightly shady, but with a good heart. They doesn’t see their “art” as a bad thing, wants to make a difference while making a living. Need an excellent hip-hop or break dancer.
VERY STRONG DANCER, RAPS WELL

PIRAGUA GUY (M, 30-50, Latino) The town-crier. Sells shaved ice from a cart, has a soaring tenor voice, reflects on how the people in the neighborhood “keep scraping by”. Charismatic and important role. SINGS VERY WELL, DANCES SOME, Tenor (Substainable A4)

MEN AND WOMEN OF WASHINGTON HEIGHTS (20-50, Any Ethnicity) Interesting, diverse and well rounded people of the community. All shapes and sizes. As important as any of the principals, these people have stories of their own.

VIDEO SUBMISSIONS:

Video submissions will be accepted from those who cannot attend open call auditions in person.  However, all auditioners invited to Callbacks will be asked to come in person, and priority in casting will be given to those who can attend in person.  

LINK TO VIDEO AUDITION SUBMISSION FORM

Video Submission Deadline has past.  

BEGINNING REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:

Please check the beginning rehearsal schedule to check your availability to attend rehearsals and performances:

TITLE: THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK

AUTHOR: Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett

Newly Adapted by Wendy Kessleman

DIRECTOR: Phyllis B. Gitlin

RUN:  April 4 – May 6, 2023

Fridays & Saturdays 8pm. Sundays at 2pm. Special performances on Thursday and Sunday nights may be added for private parties and special events.

This is a volunteer community theater production.  Non-Equity.  There is no pay. At this time, all volunteers including actors must be fully vaccinated to participate in shows.

AUDITION DATES:

Open Call:  

Dates: Monday, February 13 and Tuesday, February 14, 2023

Times: 7pm – 9pm

Location: Long Beach Playhouse, 5021 East Anaheim Street, Long Beach, CA 90804  

Callbacks: 

Date and Time: Wednesday, February 15, 7pm – 10pm, by invitation only.

REHEARSALS:

First Read-Through: Saturday, February 18, 2023 from Noon to 4pm

Regular Rehearsal: Starting February 20, 2023, Monday through Thursday from 7pm – 10pm.  Saturdays, 9am to noon.

LINK TO BEGINNING REHEARSAL SCHEDULE

Location: Long Beach Playhouse

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bring headshot and resume
• Sides for cold readings may be provided
• One minute memorized monologues and possible cold readings
• No dialect required
• Do not leave unless the stage manager speaks with you

Please bring your vaccination card as written proof of full vaccination to the auditions. Masks will be required at the auditions.

SHORT SYNOPSIS:  

In this undeniably moving new adaptation, Anne Frank emerges from history, a living, lyrical, intensely gifted young girl, who confronts her rapidly changing life and the increasing horror of her time with astonishing honesty, wit, and determination. The play takes place in the rooms of the secret annex, rooms attached to her father’s office building in Amsterdam, Holland, during the years of World War II, 1942-1944. Anne’s diary remains a primary source of the perspective of a Jewish girl in hiding from the Nazis, during World War II. Anne’s family, the Van Daan family, and Mr. Dussel hide from the outside world, only aided by Miep and Kraler who give them news, food and medicine.

CASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:

ANNE FRANK: (F, 18 – 22 to play 13 – 15) Will be cast to look like a girl who will age from 13 to 15 years old. Warm, witty, creative, intelligent, sensitive, writer.

OTTO FRANK: (M, mid 40s – 50s)  Husband to Edith, father of Anne and Margot, and head of the group living in his annex. Wise, patient, fair, loyal, the leader of the Annex, level-headed.

EDITH FRANK: (F, mid 40s)  Wife to Otto, and mother of Anne and Margot.  From a wealthy German family.  Loving, moral, cultured, reserved. 

MARGOT FRANK: (F, 18 – 23 to play 15 – 17) Will be cast to look like a girl who will age from 15 to 17.  Pretty, quiet, obedient, very bright, overwhelmed.

MIEP GIES:  (F, 25 – 40) A secretary in Mr. Frank’s office. Entrusted by Otto Frank with hiding the Annex occupants from the outside world. Courageous and compassionate.

PETER VAN DAAN: (M, 18 – 23, to play 17 – 19) Cast to look like a 17 year old boy. Withdrawn, awkward, shy.  Ages from the introverted teenager to the more mature 19 year old.

MR KRALER: (M, 35 – 50) Helps Miep with caring for the occupants of the annex.  Sympathetic, honest, good man. 

MRS. VAN DAAN (PETRONELLA): (F, mid 40s – 50s) Wife of Mr. Van Daan and mother to Peter. Vain and finicky, materialistic.

MR. VAN DAAN (PUTTI): (M, mid 40s – 50s) Husband of Mrs. Van Daan and Father to Peter. An irritable, former business partner of Mr. Frank.  Selfish and critical.  

MR. DUSSEL (JAN):  (M, 30s – 40s)  Difficult to get along with.  Dentist.  Anti-social. Warms to Anne.

NAZIS:   (M, 20s – 40s) There are three Nazi soldiers/Dutch Collaborators at the very end of the play. A small, but critical part of the play, their appearance changes the course of the story. They are brutal in their treatment of the Annex occupants.

Beginning Rehearsal Schedule:

AUDITION NOTICE:

TITLE: SHE KILLS MONSTERS

AUTHOR: Qui Nguyen

DIRECTOR: Shinshin Yuder Tsai

RUN:  Feb. 23 – Mar. 25, 2023

Fridays & Saturdays 8 pm, Sundays at 2 pm. Special performances on Thursday and Sunday nights may be added for private parties and special events.

This is a volunteer community theater production.  Non-Equity.  There is no pay. At this time, all volunteers including actors must be fully vaccinated to participate in shows.

AUDITION DATES:

Open Call:

Dates: Monday, Jan. 2 and Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023

Times: 7 pm – 9 pm

Location: Long Beach Playhouse  

Callbacks:

Date and Time: Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023, 7 pm – 10 pm, by invitation only.

REHEARSALS:

First Read-Through: Jan. 7, Noon – 4 pm

Regular Rehearsal: Starting Mon., Jan. 10: Mon.-Thurs. 7 pm to 10 pm, and Saturdays sometime between 11 am to 2 pm (Saturdays will most likely be when fight rehearsals will take place/take focus.)

See the beginning rehearsal schedule for specific dates and times. 

LINK TO BEGINNING REHEARSAL SCHEDULE (Also available at the bottom of this notice.)

Location: Long Beach Playhouse

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:

Bring headshot and resume. 

Sides for cold readings will be provided at the auditions.

Please bring your vaccination card as written proof of full vaccination to the auditions. Masks will be required at the auditions.

SHORT SYNOPSIS:  

She Kills Monsters is the story of one sister’s journey to learn about her sister who has recently passed. Agnes is thrown into a world she has no frame of reference for and quickly finds out that her younger sister, Tilly lived a secret and amazing life in the world of DnD! Along the way, Agnes discovers new friends, joys, and challenging questions to answer.

CASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:

NOTE: Actively seeking all ethnicities for all roles.

Big plus if you are comfortable with or know stage combat, DnD rules, and culture, a nerd of any sort.

AGNES EVANS (F, 19 – 25) ​Tilly’s older sister, a high school teacher dealing with Tilly’s death, is described as average and clueless about nerd culture. She eventually learns to embrace her inner badass and let her nerd flag fly.

TILLY EVANS (F, 18 – 19 to play 16)​ A badass fantasy fanatic, nerdy, sarcastic, occasionally bullied and appears to Agnes after her death as a powerful level 20 Paladin. She may or may not like girls (p.s. she totally does.)

MILES (M, 19 – 25)​ Agnes’ boyfriend; is average and occasionally confused. Has a temper. Agnes’ “long-term” boyfriend but hasn’t made the big leap. Also plays a mean gelatinous cube.

ORCUS/RONNIE (M, 20 – 35 )​ Overlord of the Underworld, a lazy demon that has given up defending his treasure in favor of watching TV and snacking on Easy Cheese.

CHUCK (M, 20 – 35)​ nerd with pop culture sensibility, runs a comic book store, and could be classified as, but not limited to, a grunge rocker roadie. As Dungeon Master he goes by “DM Biggs.” Considers himself a ladies’ man.

KALIOPE/KELLY (F, 18 – 25)​ An athletic Dark Elf; master spellcaster; described as “rocking lady hotness.” The muscle of the group. Actor must be comfortable on stage with revealing D&D-type clothing – think Xena, warrior princess-esque.

LILITH/LILLY (F, 18 – 25)​ A popular girl next door by day, heroic and sexy Demon Queen by night. Described as “the perfect combination of beauty and brawn.” Tilly’s in-game girlfriend. Actor must be comfortable on stage with revealing D&D-type clothing – think Xena, warrior princess-esque.

VERA (F, 19 – 25) ​Guidance counselor; Agnes’s friend at the high school. Foul-mouthed and short-tempered. She’s not very good at her job but she’s very good at being a friend. WILL also play as several other characters.

NARRATOR (F, 19 – 30)​ a Narrator. She’s not unlike Cate Blanchett in “The Lord of the Rings.” In fact, very much like Cate Blanchett in Lord of the Rings. WILL also play as several other characters

STEVE (M, 18 – 19 to play 16)​ A adventuring young lad who seems to get the butt end of the stick a lot. This role may be doubled.

AUDITION NOTICE:

TITLE: Agatha Christie’s TOWARDS ZERO

AUTHOR: Agatha Christie and Gerald Verner

DIRECTOR: Holland Renton

RUN:  January 14 – February 11, 2023

Fridays & Saturdays 8pm, Sundays at 2pm. Special performances on Thursday and Sunday nights may be added for private parties and special events.

This is a community theater production.  Non-Equity.  There is no pay. 

At this time, all volunteers including actors must be fully vaccinated to participate in shows.

AUDITION DATES:

Open Call:

Dates: Monday, November 7 & Tuesday, 8, 2022

Times: 7pm – 9pm

Location: Long Beach Playhouse  

Callbacks:

Date and Time:  Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at 7pm – 10pm, by invitation only.

REHEARSALS:

First Read-Through: Sat., November 12, 2022 at Noon – 4pm

Regular Rehearsal: Starting on Monday, Nov. 14; Mon. – Thurs. 7pm – 10pm, Saturdays, 1pm – 4pm

(See Beginning Rehearsal Schedule for Specific Dates and Times)

Location: Long Beach Playhouse

LINK TO BEGINNING REHEARSAL SCHEDULE

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:

Bring headshot and resume. 

Sides for cold readings will be provided at the auditions.

Please bring your vaccination card as written proof of full vaccination to the auditions. Masks will be required at the auditions.

SHORT SYNOPSIS:  

A group of upper-class guests gather for a 14 day holiday at the seaside home of Lady Tressilian.  Jealousy, passion, hatred and complicated relationships culminate in the murder of the lady of the house.  Luckily, Detective Battle is vacationing nearby and is tasked with sorting out the guilty from the innocent.

CASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:

NOTE: Actively seeking all ethnicities for all roles

THOMAS ROYDE (M, 40’s) Good looking, athletic and rugged. He seems solid and dependable.  He harbors a secret love for Audrey.  (Role Requires  British RP accent)

KAY STRANGE (F, 20’s) Attractive, but jealous and insecure.  Prone to outbursts.  Nevile’s second wife.  (Role Requires British RP accent)

MARY ALDIN (F, late 30’s) Reserved, pleasant and non-committal.  Hardworking assistant to Lady Tressilian.  (Role Requires British RP accent)

NEVILE STRANGE (M, 40’s) Dashing, confident and shrewd.  He was the ward of the late Mr. Tressilian.   (Role Requires British RP accent)

MATHEW TREVES (M, 65+) Distinguished ex-lawyer and a contemporary of Lady Tressilian.  Very observant.  (Role Requires British RP accent)

LADY TRESSILIAN (F, 65+) Knows what she wants and exudes very little patience.  Very much aware of her position isn society (Role Requires British RP accent)

AUDREY STRANGE (F, late 30’s to early 40’s) Enigmatic, composed and reserved.  Nevile’s first wife and much beloved by Lady Tressilian. (Role Requires British RP accent)

TED LATIMER (M, 20’s) Handsome and athletic with a bit of playboy attitude. Desperately in love with Kay. (Role Requires British RP accent)

SUPERINTENDENT BATTLE (M, 50’s) Presents with a commanding presence.  He is a well respected and admired detective. (Role Requires British RP accent)

INSPECTOR LEACH (M, 30’s – 40’s) Nephew to Battle. No nonsense and reserved. (Roles requires a Cornwall accent)

TITLE: RELATIVELY SPEAKING

AUTHOR: Alan Ayckbourn 

DIRECTOR: Allen Sewell

RUN: Nov. 5 – Dec. 3, 2022

Fridays & Saturdays 8pm, Sundays at 2pm. Special performances on Thursday and Sunday nights may be added for private parties and special events.

This is a community theater production.  Non-Equity.  There is no pay. 

At this time, all volunteers including actors must be fully vaccinated to participate in shows.

AUDITION DATES:

Open Call:

Dates: Monday, Sept. 12th^, and Tuesday Sept. 13th, 2022

Times: 7pm – 9pm

Location: Long Beach Playhouse  

Callbacks:

Date and Time: Wednesday Sept. 14th, 2022. 7pm – 10pm, by invitation only.

REHEARSALS:

First Read-Through: Saturday, Sept. 17th, 12pm – 3pm

Regular Rehearsal: Starts Monday, September 19th; Monday through Thursday nights, 7:00pm – 10:00pm; Saturdays, Noon – 3:00pm 

BEGINNING REHEARSAL SCHEDULE

Location: Long Beach Playhouse

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:

Bring headshot and resume. 

Sides for cold readings will be provided at the auditions.

Please bring your vaccination card as written proof of full vaccination to the auditions. Masks will be required at the auditions.

SHORT SYNOPSIS:  

Alan Ayckbourn’s first big hit, Relatively Speaking is a cleverly crafted comedy of mistaken identity.  Young Londoners Greg and Ginny find each other most compatible.  But, Ginny tells Greg she isn’t ready for him to meet her parents as she prepares to visit them in the countryside on Sunday morning.  By accident Greg discovers the address where Ginny is going and decides to surprise her and his future in-laws by meeting them himself.  The address, however, is not the residence of Ginny’s parents, but the country home of Ginny’s former boss and his wife.  Hilarious misunderstandings ensue as Greg meets the “parents,” who have a few surprises of their own.

CASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:

GREG (M, to play 30-35) Handsome fellow in love with Ginny.  A bit naïve — perhaps this is his first time taking a relationship seriously.  Still searching for a career.  The character appears in their undergarments on stage (boxer shorts) and will engage in romantic contact with the character of Ginny (kissing, embracing.) (British accent required.)

GINNY (F, to play 25-30) Lovely young woman in love with Greg, but concealing a past relationship with an older man.  Her apartment reflects an energetic participant in the mod London scene of the 1960s. The character appears briefly in their undergarments on stage (1960s period bra and panties) and will engage in romantic contact with the character of Greg (kissing, embracing.) (British accent required.)

PHILIP (M, to play around 50) Dissatisfied long-time husband of Sheila.  He has had an affair with his former office underling, Ginny.  A successful businessman and gardening aficionado. He suspects his wife is having an affair and wishes to continue his own with Ginny.  (British accent required.)

SHEILA: (F, to play 45-50) Philip’s wife.  She is sometimes a bit befuddled but is a pleasant, competent housewife and hostess.  She keeps her husband guessing about her fidelity to him but also shows concern for him. (British accent required.)