Two actresses of a certain age once played the same sleuth, one on the radio and the other on TV. Now a film company is planning to produce an update and both women are auditioning.
SIMON, a middle-aged man, a manager who represents Shelby
SHELBY: an attractive but unpretentious former actress, 45-ish
BERNIE: a man who has represented Carlotta, a slick Hollywood type, about 60
CARLOTTA: a woman past her prime but in denial; thinks she’s a grand actress with more than a touch of Norma Desmond; around 60
ARNIE: Slimy schlock producer, can be 40-60
PROCESS SERVER: any age (can also double ARNIE)