This morning was deliciously cool in the suburbs, a sure sign that the fall awaits. Here’s another: groups are starting to audition for their fall plays. YCP TheaterWorks will present Charles Busch’s “The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife Nov. 7 through 15. But first director Marshall Moseley has to find a cast.

To that end, here’s the audition notice:

“YCP TheaterWorks will hold open auditions for ‘The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife’ on Tuesday and Wednesday, September 8 & 9, 7:30 p.m., at Van Cortlandtville School, Route 6, Mohegan Lake, directly opposite Cortlandt Town Center Shopping Mall.  Performances will be Nov. 7 through 15.

There are roles for 2 men and 3 women
Ira, the allergist, age 50s

Mohammed, the doorman, age 20s

Marjorie, the allergist’s wife, age 50s

Lee, her childhood friend, age 50s

Frieda, Marjorie’s mother, age 80s.

(Don’t let these suggested ages of the roles deter; actors often play older or younger than their actual ages.)

A copy of the script will be on reserve at the reference desk of the Hart Library, Main St., Shrub Oak, for perusal within the library.  For further information, call Marshall Moseley, the director: 914-528-4145 or e-mail ycptw@bestweb.net

The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife might sound like a part of Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales, but that’s not quite so.  An award winning hit at the Manhattan Theatre Club and on Broadway in 2000, The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife written by Charles Busch is a radical departure for the well known author of extravagant spoofs like Vampire Lesbians of Sodom and Psycho Beach Party.

Marjorie Taub, the wife of a philanthropic allergist, is engulfed in a life crisis of Medea like proportions. Her children are grown, her beloved therapist died recently and her mother, obsessed with bowel movements grates on her nerves.

She tries to lose herself in a world of art galleries, foreign films and avant guard theater, but finds she is barely able to rouse herself from her sofa. Her spirits suddenly soar when a fascinating and incredibly worldly friend from her childhood appears on her doorstep.

But soon, Lee the savior who infuses Marjorie with life becomes Lee the unwelcome and sinister guest.