La Comedia Dinner Theatre will hold an Open Call audition for their upcoming production of GRUMPY OLD MEN: The Musical on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at 765 W. Central Ave., Springboro, Ohio.
9:00 A.M. SEEKING: Adults 18+
- JOHN GUSTAFSON Senior male. A retired Midwestern high school teacher. Conservative, finicky, & set in his ways. Excellent comedic skills and sings well.
- MAX GOLDMAN Senior male. A cranky retired TV repairman. Has a knack for insults & practical jokes. Excellent comedic skills & sings well.
- JACOB GOLDMAN Male 30-45. Max’s son. A mild-mannered lawyer. Looking for a life change. Strong actor & singer.
- GRANDPA GUSTAFSON Male who plays 94. John’s father with a “who cares” attitude.
- CHUCK BARRELS Male 45-65. Owns the general store & bait shop. Loves to tell stories.
- ARIEL TRUAX Female 50s. A beautiful, playful, free-spirited newcomer to town. A college literary professor with a poetic flair & a mystery about her. Excellent comedic skills, sing & moves well.
- MELANIE NORTON Female 30-40. John’s daughter. A real estate agent whose marriage is falling apart. Longing for a life change in a warmer climate. Strong actor & singer.
- SANDRA SNYDER Female 35-50. An unrelenting & by the books tax collector. Sings & moves well.
- PUNKY BARRELS Female 50s. Chuck’s niece. A wisecracking but loyal newcomer to town.
- ENSEMBLE Men & Women of all ages to play multiple people in the town. All must sing & move well.
Prepare 16 bars of a Musical Theatre song appropriate to the show.
Please provide a current headshot and resume.
Rehearsals begin September 4, 2023 (Mon – Sat 9AM – 5PM)
Performances September 21 – October 29, 2023. Thurs-Sun matinees and evenings
Director/Choreographer is Chris Beiser.
Questions contact Kris Byerly 937-746-4554 ext. 241
Non-Equity.
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