Long Beach Playhouse

AUDITIONS: YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU
2022-02-15 20:00 - 2022-02-17 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
TITLE: YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU
AUTHOR: Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman
DIRECTOR: Mitchell Nunn
RUN: April 9 – May 7, 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: Tuesday, Feb. 15 & Wednesday Feb. 16, 2022
Times: 7pm – 9pm
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
Callbacks:
Date and Time: Thursday, Feb. 18, 7pm – 10pm, by invitation only.
REHEARSALS:
First Rehearsal – First Read-Through: Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, Noon – 4pm
Regular Rehearsal: Starts Mon., Feb. 21, 2022. General days and times: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, 7pm – 10pm, Saturdays, 9am – Noon.
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
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:
You Can’t Take it With You introduces audiences to the freethinking Sycamore family and the mayhem that ensues when their daughter’s fiancé brings his conservative, strait-laced parents to dinner on the wrong night. At first the Sycamores seem mad, but it is not long before we realize that if they are mad, the rest of the world is madder.
CASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:
NOTE: All ethnicities are encouraged to audition and will be considered for any role.
MARTIN VANDERHOF (M, 70’s) – The patriarch of the household, Martin (aka Grandpa) is Penny’s father. “He is a man who made his peace with
the world a long, long time ago, and his whole attitude and manner are quietly persuasive of this.” Having given up his job 35 years ago to enjoy his life, he is happy attending circuses, commencement ceremonies, and collecting snakes.
PENELOPE SYCAMORE (F, Early 50’s) – Known as Penny, she is an avid, amateur playwright, and painter. And not too good. “Comfortable, gentle, homey… under that placid exterior there surges the Divine Urge.” She is the daughter of Martin, wife of Paul and mother of Essie and Alice.
ALICE SYCAMORE (F, early 20’s) – The younger child of Penny and Paul, “she seems to have escaped the mild tinge of insanity that pervades” the rest of her family. She is the only member of the household with steady employment out in “the real world.” Although well aware of their “quirks,” she loves and is truly devoted to her family.
TONY KIRBY (M, mid 20’s) – Mr. Anthony Kirby, Jr. is the Vice President of his father’s business, Kirby & Company, where Alice is his secretary. “Although he fits all the physical requirements of a boss’s son, his face has something in the idealist of it. All in all, a very nice young man.”
ESSIE CARMICHAEL (F, about 29) – Eldest child of Penny and Paul, and wife of Ed. “…curious air of the pixie about her.” She makes candies and studies ballet (endlessly and fruitlessly).
ED CARMICHAEL (M, 30’s) – Husband of Essie Carmichael. Plays the xylophone (actor need not be proficient), and creates various flyers and leaflets with his home printing press, while also helping to sell Essie’s candies.
PAUL SYCAMORE (M, 50’s) – Paul is Penny’s husband, father of Essie and Alice. He spends most of his time making fireworks in the basement with Mr. De Pinna. He also builds toy models.
MR. DE PINNA (M, 40-65) – Mr. De Pinna is a former ice deliveryman. About 8 years ago, he delivered ice to the house, and never left. Spends most of his time making fireworks with Paul.
RHEBA (F, 30’s) – The “maid,” Rheba is perhaps not the most competent of domestic workers. But, she fits in with this family to a tee.
DONALD (M, 30’s) – Rheba’s boyfriend. He is “on relief,” and therefore spends most of his time with Rheba and the family. He enjoys bringing flies for the snakes, and helping out around the house.
BORIS KOLENKHOY (M, 50’s-60’s) – A Russian émigré, Kolenkhov is Essie’s private ballet instructor. “He is enormous, hairy, loud, and very, very Russian.” (Requires a Russian accent.)
MR. ANTHONY KIRBY, SR. (M, late 50’s) – The president and founder of “Kirby & Company.” He is the epitome of the extremely wealthy and successful, self-made businessman. He raises orchids as a hobby.
MRS. MIRIAM KIRBY (F, 50’s) – A perfect match for her husband, Mrs. Kirby is the quintessential, high society matron. She has an avid interest in Spiritualism.
WILBUR C. HENDERSON (M, late 20’s-30’s) – Mr. Henderson is the “tax man,” and all that that entails. (Will double as a G MAN.)
GAY WELLINGTON (F, 20s – 60s) – An “actress” with a distinct fondness for gin. (Will double as OLGA KATRINA.) (Requires a Russian accent.)
THE GRAND DUCHESS OLGA KATRINA (F, 60’s) – A Russian émigré, Olga is a waitress at Child’s Restaurant, Times Square. Her cousin was Nicholas II, Czar of Russia. (Will double as GAY WELLINGTON.)
G MEN (M, late 20’s-30’s) – Two Men – Agents of the Department of Justice.

AUDITIONS: 2022 NEW WORKS FESTIVAL
2022-02-28 19:00
THE LBP 2022 NEW WORKS FESTIVAL
Show 1: A LOVELY DAY FOR A BOATING TRIP
Show 2: REMBRANDT PERFECTED
AUTHORS:
Lindsey Brown (A Lovely Day for a Boating Trip)
Braddon Mendelson (Rembrandt Perfected)
DIRECTORS:
ShinShin Yuder Tsai (A Lovely Day for a Boating Trip)
Holland Renton (Rembrandt Perfected)
RUN: Stage Reading of A LOVEY DAY FOR A BOATING TRIP on March 25, 2022 at 7pm. Stage Reading of REMBRANDT PERFECTED on Saturday, March 26 at 7pm.
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, Feb. 28 (One night only for both plays.)
Times: 7pm – 9pm
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
REHEARSALS:
There will be 3-4 rehearsals before the stage reading arranged between the directors and the actors cast. Rehearsals will start immediately.
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.
NEW WORKS FESTIVAL INFORMATION:
This annual festival nurtures emerging and established playwrights to develop new scripts. Reading 100+ scripts a year, the New Works Literary Committee chooses two top plays to receive a stage reading with critical feedback from professional theatre critics and audience talk back.
As it is a stage reading, there will only be 3-4 rehearsals, and actors will not need to memorize their scripts. The stage reading of their show will only happen one night, and there will be a talk back with the audience after the reading.

SHOW 1: A LOVELY DAY FOR A BOATING TRIP by Lindsey Brown
Stage Reading March 25, 2022
SHORT SYNOPSIS:
A triptych of plays about three lovely days and three not so lovely boating trips as three groups of people each set out in a rowboat with darkly comic results. In play one, a couple set out for open water with their marriage on the brink. Just how far would you trust your spouse? In play two, a bride tests the limits friendship as she tries to escape her wedding. And in play three, a man, his girlfriend, and his grandmother set out for a seemingly cozy picnic on a remote island. But what’s in all those heavy bags he’s bringing?
Plays of the triptych:
(And to kill your spouse) – What breaks first, the boat or the marriage?
(And to escape your own wedding) – Will she, won’t she, why is she running?
(And to get rid of a body) – Nothing like a boating trip to form bonds and find bodies.
CASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:
(And to kill your spouse):
GLORIA: (F, 40’s). Married to Graham. Knows what she loves and how to keep them. Determined, brutal, candid.
GRAHAM: (M, 40’s). Married to Gloria. Looks out for number one, but doesn’t always know how to count. Quick on his feet.
(And to escape your own wedding):
SADIE: (F, 30-40’s). The bride. Is starting to become predictable. Determined, adaptive, half-measure thinking.
GWEN: (F, 30-40’s). The best friend and Maid of Honor. A human Swiss army knife. Prepared, compassionate, intense.
(And to get rid of a body):
NANA (Violet Ward): (F, 70+). Has seen her fair share of idiots and that’s probably not over. Intimidating, opinionated, shrewd.
LENO: (M, Early to Mid 20’s). Violet’s grandson. Means well but doesn’t always end well. Kind, waffler, probably knows what he’s doing.
SIERRA: (F, Early to Mid 20’s). Rolls with the punches and sees the cup half full. Quick-thinker, devoted, lovely. (Needs to be able to hold a tune as she sings Amazing Grace.)

SHOW 2: REMBRANDT PERFECTED by Braddon Mendelson
Stage Reading March 26, 2022
SHORT SYNOPSIS:
On a Spring day in 1839, American artist and telegraph inventor Samuel Morse and scenic artist Louis Daguerre — whose daguerreotype ushered in the new world of photography — meet for the first time in Daguerre’s studio in Paris. While demonstrating their inventions to one another, they notice a silhouetted figure in one of Daguerre’s pictures and devise an outlandish plan to identify the individual, the first human ever depicted in a photographic image.
CASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:
LOUIS-JACQUES-MANDÉ DAGUERRE (M, 30s-60s.): French scenic artist, inventor of the Diorama and the daguerreotype. (Role Requires a French Accent.)
MADAME LOUISE GEORGINA DAGUERRE (F, 30s-60s.): His wife, French from English descent. (Role Requires a French Accent.)
SAMUEL MORSE (M 30s-40s.): American Painter and inventor of the telegraph. (Role Requires an American Accent.)
FRANCOIS FAUCHEUX (M, 40s-70s.): French working class citizen. (Role Requires a French Accent.)
DR. CHARLES JACKSON(M, 30s-40s.): American Scientist. (Role Requires an American Accent.)
CHARLES BOUTON (M, 30s-60s.): French scenic painter and Daguerre’s partner in the Diorama. (Role Requires a French Accent.)
POLICEMAN/BOOTBLACK (M, 20s.): French law enforcement officer/French practitioner of the art of shoeshine. (Role Requires a French Accent.)

AUDITIONS: AVENUE Q
2022-03-07 19:00 - 2022-03-09 21:00
AUDITION NOTICE
AVENUE Q
PRODUCERS: JD THEATRICALS in collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse
AUTHOR: Music and Lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx, Book by Jeff Whitty
DIRECTOR: Kathy Paladino
For more information, contact the director, kathypaladino@hotmail.com
RUN: April 29 – May 28, 2022
Fridays & Saturdays 8pm, Sundays at 2pm.
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 7th and March 8th, 2022
Times: 7pm – 9pm
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
Callbacks:
Date and Time: Wednesday, March 9th, 7pm – 10pm, by invitation only.
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
Bring headshot and resume. Please prepare at least 32 bars of music in the style of the show.
Please bring your vaccination card as written proof of full vaccination to the auditions. Masks will be required at the auditions.
SHORT SYNOPSIS:
This laugh-out-loud musical tells the timeless story of a recent college grad named Princeton, who moves into a shabby New York apartment all the way out on Avenue Q. He soon discovers that, although the residents seem nice, it’s clear that this is not your ordinary neighborhood. Together, Princeton and his new-found friends struggle to find jobs, dates and their ever-elusive purpose in life. Filled with gut-busting humor and a delightfully catchy score, not to mention puppets, Avenue Q is a truly unique show that has quickly become a favorite for audiences everywhere.
CASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:
PUPPET CHARACTERS: Ages are an indication of the puppet age in the show, not necessarily the age of the actual puppeteer:
PRINCETON (early 20’s): A fresh-faced kid just out of college. He is looking for his “purpose” in life and is pursuing a career, love and life satisfaction. He is a little naïve to the realities of life, as most people are at that age. Bb2 – G4 Tenor
KATE MONSTER (mid 20’s): A kindergarten teaching assistant, a bit older than Princeton. She is kind, considerate but can have a feisty side. “She’s not weak and she’s definitely not a generic ingénue who gets all swoony and dizzy when it comes to matters of the heart.” F#3 – F5 Soprano (Mezzo)
NICKY (20’s): A bit of a slacker, who lives with Rod. They are best friends but have a fiery relationship and can often be found arguing. B2 – B4 Tenor
ROD (20’s/30’s): A Republican investment banker with a secret…he is struggling with coming to terms with his homosexuality. He comes out over the course of the show. “Rod carries a huge amount of the heart of the show. The actor playing him can have a ball even with the responsibility with keeping him true.” A2 – G4 Tenor
TREKKIE MONSTER (20’s/30’s): A reclusive creature obsessed by the Internet. Although he appears abrupt and rude, a sensitive side is revealed during the show. He has a “Cookie Monster” growl to his voice which would need to be maintained. Bb2 – F#4 Baritone
LUCY (20’s/30’s): A vixenish vamp with a dangerous edge. She has starred in “Girls Gone Wild: Parts 2, 5 and 7”. During the show she seduces Princeton which causes a showdown with Kate. F3 – D5 Alto (Belt)
THE BAD NEWS BEARS (1 x Male, 1 x Female): Two snuggly, cute teddy-bear types who convince people to do bad things!! “The bears always work better when they’re cute cute cute and positive. Diabetes inducing sweet.” Male – Baritone. Female – Mezzo
MRS. T (Ancient): Kate’s boss. She is cranky and bossy.
HUMAN CHARACTERS:
BRIAN (early 30’s-40’s) A laid-back guy married to Christmas Eve. Unemployed but dreams of becoming a famous ‘smutty’ comedian. “Calling a character “ordinary” is never helpful for any actor – but Brian does live in a relaxed, easy-come easy-go world.” B2 – F#4 Baritone
CHRISTMAS EVE (20’s/30’s/40’s) A therapist who has moved here from Japan. Wears the trousers in her relationship with Brian. “She’s super smart. If you go for the easy stereotype the audience won’t find her funny after about eight minutes.” B3 – F#5 Soprano
GARY COLMAN Yes, that Gary Coleman. He lives on the Avenue, too! He’s the superintendent. He is a washed up Z-list celebrity who has had a public personal life. The part can be played by a black male/female. D2 – Bb4/D3 – Bb5* Tenor/Alto (Belt)
This is a production of JD Theatricals which is producing the show at the Long Beach Playhouse.

AUDITIONS: INTIMATE APPAREL
2022-03-28 19:00 - 2022-03-30 23:00
TITLE: INTIMATE APPAREL
AUTHOR: Lynn Nottage
DIRECTOR: Brooke Aston
RUN: May 28th – June 18th, 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 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 28th & Tuesday, 29th, 2022
Times: 7pm – 9pm
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
Callbacks:
Date and Time: Wednesday, March 30th; 7pm – 10pm, by invitation only.
REHEARSALS:
First Rehearsal – First Read-Through: Saturday, April 2, Noon – 3pm
Regular Rehearsal: Starting on Monday, April 4, Mondays – Thursdays, 7pm – 10pm; Saturdays, 10am – 2 pm
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
LINK TO BEGINNING REHEARSAL SCHEDULE

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
Bring headshot and resume.
Prepare 1 dramatic monologue no longer than 1 minute, prepare 2nd monologue if possible.
Sides will be provided for Callback.
Please bring your vaccination card as written proof of full vaccination to the auditions. Masks will be required at the auditions.
SHORT SYNOPSIS:
The time is 1905, the place New York City, where Esther, a black seamstress, lives in a boarding house for women and sews intimate apparel for clients who range from wealthy white patrons to prostitutes. She has managed to stuff a goodly sum of money into her quilt over the years. Her plan is to find the right man and use the money she’s saved to open a beauty parlor. She begins to receive beautiful letters from a lonesome Barbadian man named George who is working on the Panama Canal. Esther’s heart seems to lie with the Orthodox Jewish shopkeeper from whom she buys cloth, and his heart with her, but the impossibility of the match is obvious to them both, and Esther consents to marry George. When George arrives in New York, however, he turns out not to be the man his letters painted him to be, and he absconds with Esther’s savings. Esther returns to the boarding house determined to use her gifted hands and her sewing machine to refashion her dreams.
CASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:
ESTHER (African American, F, 35) The protagonist of the play; a black seamstress in New York who sews intimate apparel for ladies of all levels of society. She is described by herself and others as being a plain and unattractive woman. (This role requires intimate contact.)
GEORGE (African American, M, 35-50) Barbadian man working on the Panama Canal. Barbadian Accent Required. (This role requires intimate contact.)
MAYME (African American, F, 25-45) A black sex worker. Though Esther disapproves of Mayme’s line of work, the two are close. Mayme initially moved to New York in the hope of playing ragtime piano in fancy clubs in Europe. (This role requires intimate contact.)
MRS. VAN BUREN (Caucasian, F, 25-35) A wealthy white woman for whom Esther sews lingerie. Mrs. Van Buren is mostly successful at disguising her Southern roots, is a part of New York high society but she’s extremely lonely and insecure. (This role requires intimate contact.)
MR. MARKS (Romanian Jew, M, 25-45) A fabric seller who likely immigrated to the U.S. sometime in the last ten years. Mr. Marks is a bright and passionate man; he loves beautiful fabrics and the stories he learns about them. Eastern European Accent Required.
MRS. DICKSON (African American, F, 35+) The woman who owns the boardinghouse where Esther lives. Mrs. Dickson is proper and well to do.

AUDITIONS: COMPANY The Musical
2022-05-03 19:00 - 2022-05-05 23:00
TITLE: COMPANY
AUTHOR: Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, Book by George Furth
DIRECTOR: Sean Gray
ASSIST. DIRECTOR & CHOREOGRAPHER: Sonya Randall
MUSICAL DIRECTOR: Stephen Olear
RUN: July 2 – Aug. 6, 2022 with extension to Aug. 13, 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 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 3 & Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Times: 7pm – 9pm
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
Callbacks:
Date and Time: Thursday, May 5, 2022, 7pm – 11pm, by invitation only.
REHEARSALS:
First Rehearsal: First Read-Through: Saturday, May 7, 2022, Noon – 4pm
Regular Rehearsal: Starting Sunday, May 8, 2022, Mondays – Thursday, 7pm – 10:30pm; Saturdays 11am – 3:30pm; Select Sundays 6pm – 9:30pm.
(See Beg. Rehearsal Schedule for exact dates and times.)
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
BEGINNING REHEARSAL SCHEDULE

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
Bring headshot and resume. Please be familiar with the show.
AT THE OPEN CALL: Please prepare 16 bars of a classical musical theater song in the style of the show but not from the show – please no Jason Robert Brown or Sondheim songs. Be prepared to present a character and to act with your song.
AT THE CALLBACKS: – Scene sides will be read, songs from the show will be learned and sung, and a dance callback will be seen.
Please bring your vaccination card as written proof of full vaccination to the auditions. Masks will be required at the auditions.
SHORT SYNOPSIS:
On his 35th birthday, the confirmed bachelor Robert celebrates yet again with his collection of married friends, and begins to question his place in their lives. As it becomes clear that he is using these relationships as a shield to fully committing in his own life, he makes self-discoveries, both crushing and highly comic, that will propel him into his own future. Containing some of Sondheim’s greatest songs, such as “Being Alive” and “The Ladies Who Lunch,” and “Not Getting Married Today.”
CASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:
NOTE: All roles are open to any race or ethnicity and we encourage everyone to audition. All roles are singing roles.
ROBERT (BOBBY) (M, to play 30 – 35, Vocal Range: Tenor G3 – G5) The story’s protagonist, he is a keen observer who appears happy but holds pain in his heart. He is the only one of his friends still single. Terrified of marriage and fears a lifelong loneliness. Sings in “Company,” “Someone is Waiting,” “Merry Me a Little,” “Side by Side,” “Barcelona,” and “Being Alive.”
SARAH (F, to play 30 – 40, Vocal Range: Alto A3 – A5) Harry’s hyper critical wife. She is an avid learner of karate and tends to overeat. Open, accepting, and full of love. Sings in group numbers and “Poor Baby.” (Role will require fight choreography)
HARRY (M, to play 35 – 45, Vocal Range: Bartione A3 – A5) Sarah’s husband. He is a recovering alcoholic continually falling off the wagon. Believes the advantages of marriage outweigh the disadvantages. Sings in group numbers and “Sorry-Grateful,” and “Have I got a Girl for You.” (Role will require fight choreography)
SUSAN (F, to play 30 – 40, Vocal Range: Mezzo A3 – A5) A delicate southern belle. Peter’s wife and ex-wife. Motherly in her affections towards Robert. Sings in group numbers and “Poor Baby.”
PETER (M, to play 30 – 40, Vocal Range: Baritone B3 – A5) Susan’s husband. The perfect husband and ex-husband. He is very liberal in his view of relationships. Sings in group numbers and“Have I got a Girl for You.”
JENNY / or BENNY (F or M, to play 30 – 40, Vocal Range: Soprano or Tenor A3 – A5) Quietly manipulative, simultaneously square and wise. Loves her/ or his husband, David, and will indulge him from time to time. Sings in group numbers and “Poor Baby.” (Role may be cast as either Female or Male.)
DAVID (M, to play 30 – 40, Vocal Range: Tenor B3 – A5) Jenny’s /or Benny’s husband, he is relaxed and always in control. Believes a man should be married and that the sacrifice of freedom is worth what you get in return. Sings in group numbers and “Sorry-Grateful,” and “Have I got a Girl for You.”
AMY (F, to play 25 – 35, Vocal Range: Alto G3 – A5) A frantic neurotic engaged to Paul but terrified of marriage. After a mental breakdown, she finally realizes that Paul is, in fact, her soulmate. Sings in group numbers and “Getting Married Today,” and “Poor Baby.”
PAUL (M, to play 30 – 40, Vocal Range: Tenor B3 – A5) Amy’s fiancé. Mildly clingy, but patient to her neurotic nature. He is fully committed to the idea of marriage and encourages Robert to do the same. Sings in group numbers and “Getting Married Today” and “Have I got a Girl for You.”
JOANNE (F, to play 40 – 50, Vocal Range: Alto G3 – B5) Acerbic, demanding, and blunt. Too old to be part of the young crowd, but not old enough to be part of the older crowd. Puts on a brassy front that melts when she is alone with her husband. Sings in group numbers and “The Little Things You Do Together,” “Poor Baby,” and “The Ladies Who Lunch.”
LARRY (M, to play 45 – 55, Vocal Range: Tenor B3 – A5) Joanne’s husband. He is stoic and centered, but has moments of goofiness. Indulges his wife’s behavior but knows when to put his foot down. Sings in group numbers and “Sorry-Grateful,” and “Have I got a Girl for You.”
MARTA (F, to play 20 – 30, Vocal Range: Mezzo A3 – A5) A girlfriend of Robert’s. Intensely modern, who is seeking adventure and excitement in the City. Sings in group numbers and “You Could Drive a Person Crazy,” and “Another Hundred People.”
KATHY (F, to play 25 – 35, Vocal Range: Mezzo A3 – A5) An old girlfriend of Robert’s, who is now considered a good friend. She plans to leave the City for a life of domesticity. Sweet and loving. Sings in group numbers and “You Could Drive a Person Crazy.”
APRIL (F, to play 25 – 35, Vocal Range: Mezzo A3 – A5) A girlfriend of Robert’s. She is a flight attendant who came to New York to live in Radio City. Ditzy and adorable. Sings in group numbers and “You Could Drive a Person Crazy,” and “Barcelona.”

AUDITIONS: THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN
2022-05-31 19:00 - 2022-06-02 22:00
TITLE: THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN
AUTHOR: Martin McDonagh
DIRECTOR: Susan Boulanger
RUN: July 23 – August 20, 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 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 31 and Wednesday, June 1 2022
Times: 7pm – 9pm
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
Callbacks:
Date and Time: Thursday, June 2 2022, 7pm – 10pm, by invitation only.
REHEARSALS:
First Read-Through: Saturday, June 4, 2022, Noon – 4pm
Regular Rehearsal: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays 7pm – 10pm; Saturdays 11am – 3pm; some Thursday and Sunday evenings possible depending on schedules.
(See Beginning Rehearsal Schedule for specific dates and times.)
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
BEGINNING REHEARSAL SCHEDULE

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
Bring headshot and resume. Sides for cold readings will be provided at the auditions. Reading the script prior to auditions will be helpful.
Bring your Irish dialect if you have one.
All ethnicities encouraged to audition.
Please bring your vaccination card as written proof of full vaccination to the auditions. Masks will be required at the auditions.
SHORT SYNOPSIS:
Set on a remote island off the west coast of Ireland in 1934, THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN is a strange comic tale in the great tradition of Irish storytelling. Word arrives on Inishmaan that the Hollywood director Robert Flaherty is coming to the neighboring island of Inishmore to film Man of Aran and is seeking locals to be in the movie. Young Billy Claven, who is known to the townspeople as Cripple Billy, sees this as a chance to escape the tedium, poverty, and gossip of Inishmaan. A dark comedy full of colorful characters, humor and poignancy.
CASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:
NOTE: All roles require a mild Irish dialect.
All ethnicities are encouraged to audition for any role.
BILLY CLAVEN (M, 18 – 25 to play 17/18) A boy with physical deformities that render both his left arm and right leg useless. Over the course of the play, Billy attempts to achieve something, anything, by sailing to Inishmore to audition for a role in a film. He is torn between his obligations to his aunts and his own happiness. Shy and unhappy, he wants to be seen as more than his physical handicap and his tragic past.
KATE OSBORNE (F, 45 – 68 to play mid-60s) One of Billy’s anxious, adoptive aunts, Kate is the most worrisome and the most obsessive. She has a habit of talking to stones when she is under stress.
EILEEN OSBOURNE (F, 45 – 68 to play mid-60s) Billy’s other adoptive aunt. She is more grounded than her sister, but is still a worrier when it comes to Billy, especially when he’s off staring at cows. She is a compulsive candy-eater when she is under stress.
JOHNNYPATEENMIKE (M, 45 – 68 to play mid-60s) The town gossip, he embodies the Irish tradition of storytelling. Bitter and full of his own self-importance, he brings the only kind of news available or interesting to the people of Inishmaan – and he expects payment in kind. He is not above lurking in the shadows to get the scoop on local gossip. He has a combative relationship with his 90 year old alcoholic mother, whom he encourages to die on a regular basis.
HELEN (F, 18 – 25 to play 17/18) Fiery, fierce, and just plain mean in one moment, begrudgingly caring in the next, Helen is a young woman who is not to be messed with. Her self-confidence is part of what makes her so attractive to Billy. She is a brutally comic character who throws eggs at priests, stomps on geese, and beheads a cat before the play is through.
BARTLEY (M, 18-24 to play 16/17) Helen’s not-too-bright younger brother, he is a rural teenage boy who obsesses about telescopes and sweets, asks too many questions, incurs Helen’s wrath on a regular basis, and is fascinated by the island’s few unusual qualities. He may represent the boy Billy would have been in a different life.
BABBYBOBBY BENNET (M, early 30s) Handsome, muscular. One of Inishmaan’s resident boatmen, his wife’s premature death has taken a toll on him. He can be gruff, but there is a sadness in him. He is the only character that is able to truly sympathize with Billy.
DOCTOR McSHARRY (M or F, early 40s) Professional, yet exasperated, McSharry is the island doctor who can oftentimes see the extent of the absurdity on the island. McSharry can be cast as either a male or female character.
MAMMY O’DOUGAL (F, 55-70s to play early 90s) Johnny’s ancient, alcoholic, foul-mouthed mother. Johnny would love nothing more than for Mammy to up and die. Thus, she is constantly engaged in spiteful banter with him. Strong comedic role for someone who can play older.

AUDITIONS: THE REVOLUTIONISTS
2022-07-11 19:00 - 2022-07-13 22:00
TITLE: THE REVOLUTIONISTS
AUTHOR: Lauren Gunderson
DIRECTORS: Madison Mooney & Gregory Cohen
RUN: September 3 – October 1, 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 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, July 11, and Tuesday, July 12, 2022
Times: 7pm – 9pm
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
Callbacks:
Date and Time: Wednesday. July 13, 2022, 7:00 pm, by invitation only.
REHEARSALS:
First Read-Through: Sat. July 16, 2022 – Noon – 3pm
Rehearsals: Mondays – Thursdays,7:00-10:00pm; Possible occasional Saturday mornings, 9:00am – 1:00pm
(See Beginning Rehearsal Schedule for specific dates and times.)
LINK TO BEGINNING REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
Bring headshot and resume. Sides for cold readings will be provided at the auditions.If you are called back, you will be taught a short section of the closing song and asked to sing it. This is not a musical, but being able to hold your own in this final song is important.
Please bring your vaccination card as written proof of full vaccination to the auditions. Masks will be required at the auditions.
SHORT SYNOPSIS:
Four beautiful, badass women lose their heads in this irreverent comedy set during the French Revolution. This grand and dream-tweaked comedy is about violence and legacy, art and activism, feminism and terrorism, compatriots and chosen sisters, and how we actually go about changing the world.
CASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:
NOTE: All Ethnicities are encouraged to audition for any role except for the role of MARIANNE which will be cast with a black actor.
No accents are required for this production (with the possible exception of Marianne).
OLYMPE DE GOUGES (F, 30s – 60s) Badass activist playwright and feminist. Theatre nerd, excitable, self-centered, passionate. Widowed and never remarried to ensure her personal freedom.
MARIANNE ANGELLE (F, 20s – 40s) A badass Black woman originally from the Caribbean. A free woman and a spy, working with her husband. Tough, classy, intelligent and totally sane.
CHARLOTTE CORDAY (F, 18 – 40s) Badass country girl and assassin. Very serious, hardened by righteousness, never been kissed and just a tiny bit short of batshit crazy. Also plays FRATERNITE (male oppressor) in a mask.
MARIE-ANTOINETTE (F, 20s – 50s) Less badass, but fascinating former queen of France. Bubbly, graceful, glamorous, opinionated, and often totally unaware. Never had a real friend until now and never realized she needed one. Also plays FRATERNITE (male oppressor) in a mask.

AUDITIONS: HOLMES AND WATSON
2022-08-01 19:00 - 2022-08-03 22:00
TITLE: HOLMES AND WATSON
AUTHOR: Jeffery Hatcher
DIRECTOR: Mitchell Nunn
RUN: Sept. 24th – Oct. 22nd, 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, Aug. 1 and Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022
Times: 7pm – 9pm
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
Callbacks:
Date and Time: Wednesday, Aug. 3, 7pm – 10pm, by invitation only.
REHEARSALS:
First Read-Through: Sat., Aug. 6, Noon – 4pm.
Regular Rehearsal: Start Monday, Aug. 8; generally Mondays-Wednesdays, 7pm-10pm; Saturdays, 9am – Noon.
(See Beginning Rehearsal Calendar 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:
Sherlock Holmes is dead, or is he? Dr. Watson receives a telegram from a mental asylum: three patients are claiming to be Sherlock Holmes. Did the world’s greatest sleuth fake his own death? Who’s the real detective and who are the imposters?
CASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:
NOTE: All Roles will require a British Accent.
WATSON (M, 40s-50s) Any ethnicity. Polite, reserved, detail oriented, everything you’d expect from Sherlock Holmes’ sidekick. However, he is also seemingly a bit at the end of his rope, having suffered many personal losses as of late. He presents himself as Watson in an unfamiliar role, that of the sidekick on his own. He displays a surprising fortitude to make a go of it without Sherlock and is several steps ahead of the situation at all times. (Role Requires a British Accent)
DR. EVANS (M, 40s-50s) Any ethnicity. Silky and officious, he is the man in charge of an Asylum on an isolated island. No nonsense and intense, but with an English gentleman’s demeanor. His assertive charm is mysterious and commanding (Role Requires a British Accent)
ORDERLY/MORIARTY/INSPECTOR (M, 40s-50s) Any ethnicity. One of Dr. Evans’s assistants. Dark, mysterious, and very observant. Says little but sees much. He wears an asylum employee uniform./ Sherlock’s nemesis and suspect at the incident at Reichenbach Falls. He is an older man with a dark and quizzical personality. / Once a comrade of Sherlock’s, he is the one who inspects the incident at the masque ball. Has very prominent black muttonchops. (Role Requires a British Accent)
MATRON/THE WOMAN (F, 35-50) Any ethnicity. Dr. Evans’s other assistant. She wears her own version of the employee uniform, with her hair in a bun. She carries an almost chilly, robotic demeanor. / A beautiful and mysterious woman at the masque ball, helps Client steal a document from Fonseca. (Role Requires a British Accent)
HOLMES 1/THE CLIENT (M, 40s-50s) The first of the three Holmes to arrive at the asylum and to be interviewed, Patient 1 presents the demeanor we expect of Holmes; he is brusque and rather forward with Watson. He wears a jacket, vest and slacks and looks almost identical to the Holmes we all know. / A sinister man who approaches The Woman with a proposition to steal a document from Signor Fonseca. (Role Requires a British Accent)
HOLMES 2 (M, 40s-50s) The second Holmes is disheveled, restless and exhibits the skeptical nature of Sherlock Holmes. He wears a straitjacket and has long hair. (Role Requires a British Accent)
HOLMES 3/SIGNOR FONSECA (M, 40s-50s) The third Holmes also looks similar to the Holmes Watson remembers, but his head is shaved. He does not speak, nor can he appear to hear. His gaze is always forward, as he is in a catatonic state. / A jealous Italian man with a thick accent and a curly black mustache. He is a performer at the masque ball. (Role may require actor to shave their head. Requires a British Accent)

AUDITIONS: URINETOWN The Musical
2022-08-16 19:00 - 2022-08-18 23:00
TITLE: URINETOWN
MUSIC BY: Mark Hollmann
LYRICS BY: Mark Hollmann & Greg Kotis
BOOK BY: Greg Kotis
DIRECTOR: Rovin Jay
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR/CHOREOGRAPHER: Sonya L. Randall
MUSIC DIRECTOR: Stephen Olear
RUN: Oct. 14th – Nov. 19th, 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: Tuesday, Aug 16th and Wednesday Aug. 17th, 2022
Times: 7pm – 10pm
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
Callbacks:
Date and Time: Thursday, Aug 18, 2022. 7pm – 11pm, by invitation only.
REHEARSALS:
First Read-Through: Saturday, Aug. 20th, 12pm – 4pm
Regular Rehearsals: Starts Monday, August 22nd and continues to Thursday, Oct 13th; Sunday through Thursday nights, 7:00pm – 10:30pm, Saturday morning rehearsals 10:00pm – 3:00pm
(See Beginning Rehearsal Schedule for Specific Dates and Times)
LINK TO BEGINNING REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
Bring headshot and resume. Please prepare 16 – 32 bars of a contemporary musical theater song in the style of the show. Be prepared to move.
For callbacks be prepared to move, learn songs from the show, and read scene sides.
Please bring your vaccination card as written proof of full vaccination to the auditions. Masks will be required at the auditions.
SHORT SYNOPSIS:
Winner of three Tony Awards, Urinetown is a hilarious musical satire of capitalism, bureaucracy, corporate mismanagement, municipal politics, and musical theatre itself! In a large city a terrible water shortage, caused by a 20-year drought, has led to a government-enforced ban on private toilets. The citizens must use public amenities, regulated by a single malevolent company that profits by charging admission for one of humanity’s most basic needs. Amid the people, a hero decides that he’s had enough and plans a revolution to lead them all to freedom! This irreverently humorous “comedic romp” reinvigorates the very notion of what a musical could be, with wickedly modern wit and sustained unbridled laughter!
CASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:
NOTE: Actively seeking all ethnicities for all roles
BOBBY STRONG (M, 20-30, A2-C5) The dashing, rebellious everyman who works for Miss Pennywise at the poorest, filthiest town urinal. He becomes an unsuspecting protagonist and romantic hero when he starts a revolution and falls in love with Hope Cladwell.
HOPE CLADWELL (F, 20-30, A3-A5) Cladwell’s ravishingly beautiful daughter, torn between her father and her new love for Bobby. She begins as an innocent, naïve angel but becomes vengeful and determined after being exposed to her father’s evil.
OFFICER LOCKSTOCK (M, Age: 35+, A2-A4) The tongue-in-cheek narrator of our story, he is a corrupt policeman who secretly kills off the guilty offenders. Bold, brash, and larger than life in many ways.
LITTLE SALLY (F, 20-40, A3-E5) A precocious and irreverent street urchin. She serves as a quasi-narrator who often questions Lockstock and the play’s logic.
PENELOPE PENNYWISE (F, 35+, A3-C6) The tough, jaded warden of the poorest, filthiest town urinal. She is Cladwell’s one-time lover and mother to Hope who eventually softens her temper.
CALDWELL B. BLADWELL (M, 50+, A2-G4) The Evil president and owner of the Urine Good Company. He is a miserly money-grubber who gleefully exploits the poor.
SENATOR FIPP (M, 40+, C#3-F4) A greedy politician in Cladwell’s pocket. A bumbling coward.
JOSEPH “Old Man” STRONG (M, 50+, A2-F4) Bobby’s rebellious father. His refusal to pay the fee sends him to Urinetown, ultimately launching the revolution. Doubles as HOT BLADES HARRY, one of the Poor. He is a psychopathic and can become a violent loose cannon.
OFFICER BARREL (M, 30+, G2-F4) Lockstock’s patrol partner. A thuggish and aggressive policeman.
JOSEPHINE “Ma” STRONG (F, 50+, Bb3-D5) Bobby’s mother and Joseph’s wife. A strong-willed woman with a bite, able to withstand the hard hand life has dealt her. Doubles as OLD WOMAN.
TINY TOM (M, 30+, B2-E4) One of the Poor. He is an idiotic man-child. Doubles as DR. BILLEAUX, Head of Research and Development at UGC.
MR. McQUEEN (M, 30+, B2-E4) Cladwell’s sycophantic lackey. A servile assistant.
SOUPY SUE (F, 25+, Bb3-B4) One of the Poor. She is excitable and easily panicked. Doubles as CALDWELL’S SECRETARY.
LITTLE BECKY TWO-SHOES (F, 20-40, Bb3-F5) One of the Poor. She is foul-mouthed, impulsive, and accusatory. Doubles as MRS. MILLENNIUM.
ROBBY THE STOCKFISH (M, 30+) One of the Poor. Curious and eager.

AUDITIONS: RELATIVELY SPEAKING
2022-09-12 19:00 - 2022-09-14 22:00
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.)

AUDITIONS: Agatha Christie’s TOWARDS ZERO
2022-11-07 19:00 - 2022-11-09 22:00
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)

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AUDITIONS: SHE KILLS MONSTERS
2023-01-02 19:00 - 2023-01-04 22:00
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.

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AUDITIONS: THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK
2023-02-13 19:00 - 2023-02-15 22:00
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:

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AUDITIONS: 2023 LBP NEW WORKS FESTIVAL
2023-03-01 19:00 - 21:00
THE 2023 LBP NEW WORKS FESTIVAL
AUDITION NOTICE:
TITLES: Show 1: BILLIE SITS FOR CARL (ANNOTATED)
Show 2: FINDING MR. RIGHTSTEIN
AUTHORS: Chuck Cummings (Billie Sit for Carl (Annotated))
Nancy Davidoff Kelton (Finding Mr. Rightstein)
DIRECTORS: Robyn Hastings (Billie Sit for Carl (Annotated))
Meredith Miranda (Finding Mr. Rightstein)
RUN: Stage Reading of BILLIE SITS FOR CARL (ANNOTATED) on March 31, 2023 at 7pm. Stage Reading of FINDING MR. RIGHTSTEIN on Saturday, April 1 at 7pm. There will be a talk-back after each reading.
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: Wednesday, March 1, 2023 (One night only for both plays.)
Times: 7pm – 9pm
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
REHEARSALS:
There will be 3-4 rehearsals before the stage reading arranged between the directors and the actors cast. Rehearsals will start immediately.
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.
NEW WORKS FESTIVAL INFORMATION:
This annual festival nurtures emerging and established playwrights to develop new scripts. Reading 100+ scripts a year, the New Works Literary Committee chooses two top plays to receive a stage reading with critical feedback from professional theatre critics and audience talk back.
As it is a stage reading, there will only be 3-4 rehearsals, and actors will not need to memorize their scripts. The stage reading of their show will only happen one night, and there will be a talk back with the audience after the reading.
SHOW 1: BILLIE SITS FOR CARL (ANNOTATED)
by Chuck Cummings
Stage Reading March 31, 2023
Directed by Robyn Hastings
SHORT SYNOPSIS:
Noted New York bestselling novelist, music and dance critic and photographer, Carl Van Vechten schedules a photo shoot with jazz icon, Billie Holiday. On the day Billie is scheduled to sit, Carl, his assistant Saul and wife Fania, prepare for the shoot in Carl’s apartment.
CASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:
CARL VAN VECHTEN – (M, 60’s- 70s – Caucasian). Noted New York bestselling novelist, music and dance critic and photographer.
FANIA MARINOFF – (F, 50s-60s – Caucasian). Carl’s complicated wife and Broadway actress.
SAUL MAURIBER – (M, 34 – Caucasian). Department store clerk, Carl’s assistant and naïve lover.
BILLIE HOLIDAY- (F, 34 – Black) Iconic jazz singer of the 30’s, 40’s and 50’s.
PLAYWRIGHT – (M, 40s – Black) Playwright pops in an out of the script interacting with his characters.
NARRATOR – (M/F, any age or ethnicity) (Narrator reads stage directions during the performance).

SHOW 2: FINDING MR. RIGHTSTEIN
by Nancy Davidoff Kelton
Stage Reading April 1, 2023
Directed by Meredith Miranda
SHORT SYNOPSIS:
Joanna, age 50, journeys towards forgiveness, understanding her mother, and self-love. Her mother was in a mental institution which Joanna called “the nervous hospital.” Their evolving relationship, finding a home for mom, and understanding mental illness are major themes. Joanna bonds with her father(at the price of being reminded that her looks disappoint.) Joanna’s struggles with herself, her family, and “Wrongstein” men, along with her growth are dramatized with humor and pain.
CASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:
NOTE: Five actors: three women and two men, can play all roles. Most scenes have two characters. None have more than three.
JOANNA (F, 50s) A divorced writer, mother and professor searching for “Mr. Rightstein” while striving to maintain relationships/memories with her parents and her child, as well as rebuilding a life for herself.
MOM (Joanna’s mother) (F, 50s – 80s) Mom serves as a subconscious reminder of many of Joanna’s shortcomings. Also plays Mildred the Psychotherapist / Wendy the Fashion Designer / Lynne (Joanna’s older sister).
DAD (M, 50s – 80s) Dad appears in flashbacks as well as in Joanna subconsciousness. Also plays Doctor / Pool Attendant.
ROBERT (Joanna’s boyfriend) (M, 50s) All of the men Joanna encounters on her journey towards finding “Mr.Rightstein”. Also plays Sam-the-One / Larry / Sheldon and other “Mr.Wrongstein’s”
MOLLY (Joanna’s daughter) (F, 20 – 30s) Joanna’s young daughter. Also plays Diane (Joanna’s neighbor, a call girl) / Nursing Aide / Narrator
SEE GENERAL REHEARSAL SCHEDULE BELOW (Please read note on schedule.):

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AUDITIONS: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
2023-03-06 19:00 - 2023-03-08 22:00
AUDITION NOTICE:
TITLE: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
PRODUCERS: Produced by JD Theatricals in collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse
AUTHOR: Music and Lyrics by William Finn, Book by Rachel Sheinkin, Conceived by Rebecca Feldman with Additional Material by Jay Reiss
DIRECTOR: Russell Malang and Bob Fetes
MUSICAL DIRECTOR: Matt Koutroulis
CHOREOGRAPHER: Bethanie Lyon
RUN: April 28th – May 27th
Fridays & Saturdays 8pm, Sundays at 2pm.
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 6 and Tuesday, March 7, 2023
Times: 7pm – 9pm
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
Callbacks:
Date and Time: Wednesday, March 8, 7pm – 11pm, by invitation only.
REHEARSALS:
First Read-Through: March 11, 2023, Noon to 3pm
Regular Rehearsal: Starting March 13, Mon. – Thurs. 7pm – 10:30pm, Saturdays, Noon to 4pm.
SEE BEGINNING REHEARSAL SCHEDULE BELOW FOR SPECIFIC DATES AND TIMES
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
Bring headshot and resume. Please prepare 16 – 32 bars of a contemporary
musical theater song in the style of the show. Be prepared to move.
For callbacks be prepared to move, learn songs from the show, and read scene sides.
Please bring your vaccination card as written proof of full vaccination to the auditions. Masks will be required at the auditions.
SHORT SYNOPSIS:
This heartfelt musical comedy follows an eclectic group of six teens who compete for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing “ding” of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Eight spellers enter; one speller leaves! At least the losers get a juice box. A riotous ride, complete with audience participation, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a delightful den of comedic genius.
CASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:
NOTE: We encourage performers of all races and ethnicities, gender identities, sexualities, abilities, and ages to audition.
CHIP TOLENTINO (M, 16+ – Able to play a 6th grade speller) The reigning spelling champion of Putnam County. Slightly athletic and social, he expects things to come easily to him. This role requires some sustained high notes, up to a sustained high A in his solo number. (Also plays Jesus.) Vocal Range: Tenor to B (Vocal Range C4-B5)
LOGAINNE SCHWARTZANDGRUBENNIERE (F, 16+ to play Middle School Aged Character) Younger than most bee participants, she is driven by internal and external pressure—but above all else, a desire to when to please her two fathers. Speaks with a lisp. Vocal Range: Alto G to Eb (Vocal Range A3-F5)
LEAF CONEYBEAR (M/F/NON-BI, 16+ to play Middle School Aged Character) A second alternate to the bee, never expected to compete. Home-schooled with many siblings, everything about the public bee is an adventure to them. They have severe Attention Deficit Disorder and his best friend is his finger puppet. Vocal Range: Baritone to G (Vocal Range A3-A5)
WILLIAM BARFEE (M, 16+ to play Middle School Aged Character) Has a host of health problems and a lot to prove. Loud and combative—becomes the bully to avoid being picked out by others, but eventually warms up. A strong comedic role. Vocal Range: Tenor to Bb (Vocal Range E4-B5)
MARCY PARKERS (F, 16+ to play Middle School Aged Character) The ultimate over-achiever, Marcy has never been given another option. She comes from a family where excellence is expected and so simply produced. Role requires (ANY/ALL SPECIAL ABILITIES) various tricks—baton twirling, cartwheels, splits, etcetera. Vocal Range: Mezzo to Eb (Vocal Range C4-E5)
OLIVE OSTROVSKY (F, 16+ to play Middle School Aged Character) A word-lover, Olive has a fairly quiet life, a result of often-absent parents and being an only child. She spends most of her time with the dictionary, which brings her comfort with its vastness of wonder. This role requires a strong belter contained in a shy and sweet young girl. Vocal Range: Mezzo A to high G (Vocal Range B3-F5)
RONA LISA PERRETTI (F, 30’s) Putnam County’s long-time spelling bee hostess, a local realtor, and the winner of the 3rd annual bee. This is Rona’s day to be queen, and her own when is sadly the highlight of her life still. (Also plays Olive’s Mom.) This role requires a strong belter. Vocal Range: Mezzo up to A (Vocal Range B3-F5)
VICE PRINCIPAL DOUGLAS PANCH (M, 30’s) The vice principal of a local middle school, he is frustrated with his life. Forced to be a substitute co-host of the bee, he finds the whole thing odd, but attempts to play along to impress Rona, which he has a crush. (minimal singing) (NO SOLOS, THOUGH REQUESTED TO SING WHEN APPLICABLE.)
MITCH MAHONEY (M, 18-25) With a bouncer’s physique and demeanor, Mitch appears an odd choice for the bee’s “comfort counselor,” but it is part of his community service. (Also plays Dan’s Dad and Olive’s Dad.) Vocal Range: Gospel/ Baritone to A (Vocal Range E4-A5)
BEGINNGING REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:

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AUDITIONS: BLUES FOR AN ALABAMA SKY
2023-03-27 19:00 - 2023-03-29 22:00
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:

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AUDITIONS: THE CLEAN HOUSE
2023-04-17 19:00 - 2023-04-19 22:00
AUDITIONS: THE CLEAN HOUSE
AUDITION NOTICE:
TITLE: THE CLEAN HOUSE
AUTHOR: Sarah Ruhl
DIRECTOR: Meredith Miranda
RUN: June 9th – July 8th 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, April 17th and Tuesday, April 18th 2023. (Auditioners only need to come to one night of Open Call Auditions.)
Times: 7pm – 9pm
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
Callbacks:
Wednesday, April 19th 7pm – 10pm, by invitation only.
REHEARSALS:
First Read-Through: Saturday, April 22nd, Noon – 4pm.
Regular Rehearsal: Monday-Thursday evenings, 7pm – 10pm; Saturdays, 10am – 3pm. (Select Sunday rehearsals may be added as necessary, 7pm -10pm)
(See Beginning Rehearsal Schedule BELOW for specific dates and times.)
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
Bring headshot and resume. Sides for cold readings will be provided at the auditions. *Please prepare a brief joke to tell.
Please bring your vaccination card as written proof of full vaccination to the auditions. Masks will be required at the auditions.
SHORT SYNOPSIS:
A romantic comedy about loss, love, change and redemption, The Clean House is both whimsical and touching. A serious career-oriented doctor, Lane, has hired a quirky Brazilian maid. The only problem is that the maid, Matilde, hates to clean. Instead, she longs to be a comedienne. Lane is deserted by her husband, Charles, who leaves her for his mistress, Ana, a passionate, older Brazilian woman upon whom he recently performed a mastectomy. Sarah Ruhl’s enchanting play reminds us that there is humor and beauty to be found in life’s most unlikely messes.
2003-2004 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize Winner, 2005 Pulitzer Prize in Drama Finalist.
CASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:
NOTE: Everyone in this play should be able to tell a really good joke.
LANE (F, 40-60s, Ethnicity: OPEN) A doctor. She is devoted to order.
MATHILDE (F, 20s-early 30s, Ethnicity: LATINX or AFRO-LATINX) Lane’s Brazilian cleaning lady. She has a refined sense of deadpan. She is devoted to creating the perfect joke. (Must be capable of performing/learning Brazilian-Portuguese accent/dialogue )
VIRGINIA (F, 40s-60s, Ethnicity: OPEN) Lane’s sister. She is devoted to cleaning.
CHARLES (M, 40s-60s. Ethnicity: OPEN) Lane’s husband. A compassionate surgeon. He is childlike underneath his white coat. In Act 1, Charles plays Mathilde’s father. (Movement experience is a plus. Must be comfortable with kissing/intimate scenes.)
ANA (F, 50-60s, Ethnicity: LATINX or AFRO-LATINX) An Argentinian woman. She is impossibly charismatic. In Act 1, she plays Mathilde’s mother. She is older than Lane. (Must be capable of performing/learning Argentinian accent/Spanish dialogue. Movement experience is a plus. Must be comfortable with kissing/intimate scenes.)
BEGINNING REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:

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AUDITIONS: IN THE HEIGHTS
2023-05-02 19:00 - 2023-05-04 23:00
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:

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AUDITIONS: THE MOTHERF**KER WITH THE HAT
2023-05-30 19:00 - 2023-06-01 22:00
AUDITION NOTICE
TITLE: THE MOTHERF**KER WITH THE HAT
AUTHOR: Stephen Adly Guirgis
DIRECTOR: Carl daSilva
RUN: July 22 – August 19, 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 29 & Wednesday, May 30, 2023 (Auditioners only need to come to one night of Open Call Auditions.)
Times: 7pm – 9pm
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
Callbacks:
Date and Time: Thursday, June 1, 7pm – 10pm, by invitation only.
REHEARSALS:
First Rehearsal – First Read-Through: Saturday, June 3, Noon – 4pm.
Regular Rehearsal: Sundays from 6 pm to 9 pm; Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays from 7 pm to 10 pm. A few Thursdays for a few cast members
(See Beginning Rehearsal Schedule BELOW for specific dates and times.)
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.
SHORT SYNOPSIS:
An unromantically romantic comedy where struggles with addiction, friendship, love, betrayal, and the challenges of adulthood are at the center of the story. Jackie is just out of prison and trying to stay clean. He is also still in love with his coke-addicted childhood sweetheart, Veronica. Ralph D. is Jackie’s too-smooth, slightly slippery AA sponsor. He is married to the bitter and disaffected Victoria, who, in turn, has the hots for Jackie. And then there’s Julio, Jackie’s cousin . . . a stand-up kind of guy.
CASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:
VERONICA (Latina F, mid 20s to mid. 30s): Looking for a Latina female to play a New Yorker of Puerto Rican descent. Race open. Attractive. Sexy. Drug addict. Fast talking, wild, and rough around the edges.
JACKIE (Latino M, mid. 20s to mid. 30s): Looking for a Latino male to play a New Yorker of Puerto Rican decent. Race open. Veronica’s boyfriend. Attractive. Ex-Con, a recovering addict, hot-tempered and capable of violence and yet good-hearted and vulnerable.
RALPH D. (M, mid. 40s): Race and ethnicity open. Jackie’s AA Sponsor. A recovered addict. Inspirational, persuasive, smooth-talking, and a ladies’ man. Selfish and manipulative.
VICTORIA (F, late 30s – early 40s): Race and ethnicity open. Ralph D.’s wife. She feels trapped in an unhappy marriage and feels her best years are behind her. Bitter. Hurt has turned to anger.
COUSIN JULIO: (Latino M. mid. 20s – mid 30s): Looking for a Latino male to play a Puerto Rican who was raised in New York from early childhood. Race open. Jackie’s cousin. Impressive physique. Honest. Knows who he is. Self-confident. Straight-shooter.
BEGINNINING REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:

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AUDITIONS: AS YOU LIKE IT
2023-07-10 19:00 - 2023-07-12 22:00
AUDITION NOTICE:
TITLE: AS YOU LIKE IT
AUTHOR: William Shakespeare
DIRECTOR: Michael Hernandez-Phillips
RUN: Sept. 2 – Sept. 30, 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.
AUDITION DATES:
Open Call:
Dates: Monday, July 10 and Tuesday, July 11, 2023. (Actors only need to be at one night of Open Call auditions.)
Times: 7pm – 9pm
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
Callbacks:
Date and Time: July 12, 2023, 7pm – 10pm, by invitation only.
REHEARSALS:
First Read-Through: July 15, 12pm – 4pm
Regular Rehearsal: Starting July 17, Sundays -Thursdays 7pm -10pm
(See Beginning Rehearsal Schedule BELOW for Specific Dates and Times.)
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
Bring headshot and resume.
Sides for cold readings will be provided at the auditions.
LINK TO AUDITION SIDES (Click Here)
(Please note that not all characters have a mono. side. Just pick the one that you feel shows off the character you are going for the best.)
SHORT SYNOPSIS:
In one of Shakespeare’s most joyous comedies, As You Like It tells the story of the heroine Rosalind and her cousin Celia who are forced to flee for their lives from the court into the mysterious Forest of Arden while in disguise. Inside the forest Rosalind encounters her true love Orlando, her deposed father, and numerous other colorful characters.
CASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:
NOTE: Actively seeking all ethnicities for all roles. Non-binary or gender nonconforming actors are encouraged to audition for the characters they identify with, regardless of the character gender.
ROSALIND (F, 18 – 29) A strong, young woman who’s independence and cleverness allow her to lead her cousin into the Forest of Arden under the guise of the male Ganymede. Hopelessly in love with Orlando yet still in disguise, she must test his love before she reveals herself.
ORLANDO (M, 18 – 29) The brave and tender youngest son of Sir Rowland de Bois whose eldest brother resents him. Orlando falls for Rosalind and can’t help but proclaim his love for her throughout the Forest of Arden.
CELIA (F, 18 – 25) Rosalind’s cousin and best friend and the daughter of Duke Frederick. Celia is more conventional than her cousin but still fiercely loyal. When her father casts out Rosalind, Celia abandons the wealth of the court and disguises herself as the poor peasant Aliena to join Rosalind in banishment.
TOUCHSTONE (M or F, 20s – 50s) The court jester accustomed to a life of status, he joins Rosalind and Celia in their banishment though frequently laments the country life. His quick wit and intelligence often put him at odds with the characters who understand that he is mocking them. Actor may play numerous other roles and must be able to differentiate them physically and vocally.
JAQUES (M, 20s – 50s) The melancholic nobleman who lives in the Forest under the usurped Duke Senior. Jaques is known for his intelligence and deep yet cynical contemplation. He recognizes “All the words a stage, And all the men and women merely players.” Actor may play numerous other roles and must be able to differentiate them physically and vocally. Actor will play Charles.
DUKE SENIOR (M, 40s – 60s) Banished by his paranoid brother, Duke Frederick, Senior now lives in the Forest of Arden where he embraces nature as his new teacher. He happily leads his followers with kindness and fairness but misses his daughter, Rosalind. Actor will also play Duke Frederick.
OLIVER (M, 20s – 30s) Orlando’s oldest brother. Oliver has refused his brother a proper education and resents Orlando for his charm and good nature. Oliver is not above dishonest means to rid himself of his brother.
SILVIUS (M or F, 20s – 30s) A young shepherd who is madly in love with Phoebe. Not deterred by the unrequited nature of his love, Silvius is steadfastly doing whatever Phoebe commands of him.
PHOEBE (F, 20s-30s) A rural young woman who does not return Silvius’s love but is immediately infatuated with Rosalind’s male disguise.
CORIN (M or F, 40s – 50s) An older shepherd who attempts to teach Silvius the ways of love. Though he is rarely listened to, Corin is quite wise. Actor will also play Adam, Martext, and Hymen.
AMIENS (M or F, 30s – 40s) A good natured follower of Duke Senior who savors his time in the Forest of Arden and enjoys the songs he and the Duke’s follower write. Actor will also play Jaques de Boyes and LeBeau.
AUDREY (F, 20s – 30s) A pleasant goatherd who agrees to marry Touchstone.
*Note: Some actors will be playing supporting roles in scenes as lords, attendants, foresters, etc. Also, some roles may be cast by actors of another gender than listed as above.
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AUDITIONS: FRANKENSTEIN 1930
2023-07-31 19:00 - 2023-08-02 22:00
TITLE: FRANKENSTEIN 1930
AUTHOR: Fred Carmichael
DIRECTOR: David Scaglione
RUN: Sept. 23 – Oct. 21, 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.
AUDITION DATES:
Open Call:
Dates: Monday, July 31 and Tuesday, August 1, 2023
(Auditioners only need to come to one night of Open Call Auditions.)
Times: 7pm – 9pm
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
Callbacks: By Invitation Only.
Date: Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023
Times: 7pm – 10pm
REHEARSALS:
First Read-Through: Saturday, Aug. 5th, 2023, noon to 4pm
Regular Rehearsal: Starting Monday, Aug. 7, 2023, Monday through Thursday, 7pm – 10pm. Saturdays, noon – 4:30pm
(Please see Beginning Rehearsal schedule BELOW for specific dates and times.)
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
Bring headshot and resume.
Sides for cold readings will be provided at the auditions.
SHORT SYNOPSIS:
Victor Frankenstein has created a living creature, reanimated from the remains of the dead, but what of the creature’s soul? Mary Shelly’s great novel has been resurrected from this translation of the 1931 motion picture bearing the same name: Frankenstein. The creature is relentless in his destruction with no regard for human life and Victor Frankenstein must stop his Creature’s wanton destruction or risk having his world brought down around his ears.
The action takes place outside of Vienna, the time 1930’s.
CASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:
NOTE: Actively seeking all ethnicities for all roles.
JALNA / MOTHER (F, 24-85): Jalana is a reactionary local townsperson. Mother is mourning the death of her criminal son. (English lower-class accent required. Part will double these roles.)
MARIA / DAUGHTER: (F, 10-28): Maria is young serving-class townsperson who meets The Creature. Daughter is a less-emotional daughter/sister, mourning her brother. (English lower-class accent required. Part may double other roles.)
HORST / GRAVE DIGGER (M, 18-85): Horst is a frightened and reactionary townsperson. Grave digger is a drinker and would rather have a pint than dig a grave. (Cockney accent required. Parts will double other roles.)
GRAVE DIGGER / SECOND MAN (M, 20-40): Grave digger is a drinker and would rather have a pint than dig a grave. Second Man is an angry local townsperson. (Cockney accent required. Parts will double other roles.)
VICTOR FRANKENSTEIN (M, 20-40): A headstrong man of science and fiancée of Elizabeth. (Upper class English accent required.)
ELIZABETH (F, 20-38) Victor’s love and a brave and honest soul. (Upper-class English accent required.)
GORGO (M, 18-85): A classic henchman – think Igor. (Part can have any accent.)
AUNT FREDERICA (F, 38-85) The head of the Frankenstein house and the voice of authority. (Upper-class English accent required.)
BERTA (F, 16-24): Serving person, afraid and shy. (Cockney accent required.)
HENRY LOVITZ (M, 18-38): Leading man type. Is the friend of Victor and harbors feelings for Elizabeth. (Upper Class English accent required.)
DR. HELLSTROM (M, 40-85): Intelligent yet twisted doctor and teacher to Victor. (Upper Class English accent required.)
THE CREATURE (M, 18-40): Remorseless and strong, a physically commanding presence.
KORDA (M or F, 18-45): A townsperson who is the father/mother of Maria. (English lower-class accent required. Part may double other roles.)
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AUDITIONS: RENT: The Musical
2023-08-15 19:00 - 2023-08-17 23:00
AUDITION NOTICE
TITLE: RENT
BOOK, MUSIC & LYRICS BY: Jonathan Larson
DIRECTORS: Meredith Miranda & Russell Malang
MUSICAL DIRECTOR: Stephen Olear
CHOREOGRAPHER: Anthony Tuason
RUN: Oct. 14th – Nov. 18th, 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.
AUDITION DATES:
Open Call:
Dates: Tuesday, Aug. 15th & Wednesday, Aug. 16th, 2023.
(Auditioners only need to come to one night of Open Call Auditions. We are accepting only in-person auditioners during audition times for this show.)
Times: 7pm – 9pm
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
Callbacks: By Invitation Only.
Date: Thursday, Aug. 17th, 2023.
Times: 7pm – 11pm
REHEARSALS:
First Read-Through: Saturday, Aug. 19th, 2023, Noon – 4pm.
Regular Rehearsals: Beginning August 21st, Mondays – Thursdays 7pm – 10pm, Saturdays 10am – 4pm (specific principles and company members will be called at their respective times and released accordingly), and TBD Sunday evening rehearsals, 6pm – 9pm.
(Please see Beginning Rehearsal Schedule BELOW for specific dates and times.)
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
Bring headshot and resume. We are only accepting in-person auditioners during audition times for this show – no video submissions.
Open Call:
Please prepare and bring sheet music for 16 bars of a contemporary rock song in the style of the show. An accompanist will be provided. Also be prepared to move.
Callbacks:
For callbacks be prepared to improvise, move, learn some choreography and songs from the show, and read scene sides.
SHORT SYNOPSIS:
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and multiple Tony Awards & Drama Desk Awards, RENT based on Giacomo Puccini’s La Boheme, is a legendary rock opera that chronicles a year in the life of a group of friends living in Alphabet City, a bohemian enclave in the East Village. Set during the height of the Aids Epidemic in NYC in 1989, the physical and emotional complications of the disease permeate the lives of this group of artists and musicians while they experience desperation, loneliness, loss, lust, and love all while coping with survival. Together they discover how to fight for salvation and redemption all while striving to maintain the inner ever-kindling flame of what it means to be an artist, to live for the moment, and to build a life of their dreams.
CASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:
NOTES: Performers of all ethnic, racial, sexual and gender identities and backgrounds are encouraged, needed and welcomed.
Transgender, Gender-Nonconforming, Non-Binary Actors are welcomed and encouraged to submit for any and all of the roles below with the understanding that there are individual characters that may identify as a woman or man.
RENT features many adult themes, including sex, drug use, profanity, and same-sex intimacy. Due to the adult nature of RENT, all actors must be over 18 at the time of auditions.
THE PRINCIPLES:
ROGER DAVIS (M, 20-35, A4-F2, OPEN TO ALL) A musician/singer-songwriter who is a recovering drug addict living with HIV. Roger has mourned members of his community and is grieving the loss of his deceased former girlfriend. Roger longs for connection and meaning through his music. He is roommates with Mark in an abandoned loft space. (*Actively seeking actors with the ability to play/learn to play, some guitar.)
MARK COHEN (M, 20-35, G4-A2, OPEN TO ALL) A filmmaker and video artist who constantly seeks validation. He connects deeply with his roommate Roger and longs for the days when his group of friends were closer. In his struggles to find his place in the world, he often finds himself on the outside looking in. Mark comes from privilege but desires to understand his responsibility to himself and his community.
TOM COLLINS (M, 25-40, A4-F#2, OPEN TO ALL) A professor of technology at NYU that is grounded in anarchy and liberation, Tom Collins is smart, caring, and the backbone of his friend group. His chosen family is lifted by his positive and nurturing spirit. His warmth and empathic presence allows him to invite his friends to examine personal accountability. Tom used to be a roommate in the loft with Mark and Roger. He is also living with HIV. (*This role requires comfortability with learning and performing intimacy choreography including same-sex kissing and physical contact.)
BENJAMIN COFFIN III (M, 25-40, F#4-Bb2, OPEN TO ALL) Mark and Roger’s landlord and former roommate. Benny struggles to find connection with his former chosen family. He is constantly battling being a friend while pleasing his new in-laws. In spite of being seen as a sell out, Benny longs to know who he is and where he fits in his community.
JOANNE JEFFERSON (F, 25-40, E5-G3, BIPOC) A public interest lawyer who always fights for the underdog, Joanne comes from a conservative upper-class family. As an out and proud lesbian, she demands her own liberation. She is smart, purposeful, and grounded. She is dating Maureen Johnson. Joanne’s connection to Maureen brings her into an established chosen family where she discovers the power of being celebrated in your own community. (*This role requires comfortability with learning and performing intimacy choreography including same-sex kissing and physical contact.)
ANGEL DUMOTT SCHUNARD (20-35, A4-3C, OPEN TO ALL) A vibrant street musician who radiates light, Angel moves through the world as a gender nonconforming human who is also living with HIV. Angel has an incredible spirit with a gift for inspiring human connection all while being a street fashion Icon and drag queen. Angel is magnetic and rooted in living for the moment. Angel meets and swiftly becomes Tom Collins’ partner, a connection that brings Angel into the chosen family group. Angel is the heart of the piece. (*Transgender, gender-nonconforming, non-binary actors are strongly encouraged to submit for this role with the understanding that the character identifies/moves within multiple gender representations. This role requires comfortability with learning and performing intimacy choreography including same-sex kissing and physical contact.)
MIMI MARQUEZ (F, 18-35, E5-Eb3, LATINX/AFRO-LATINX/BIPOC) A dancer and sex worker. Mimi is a proud Latina woman determined to live in the moment She is a drug addict who is living with HIV. A young woman on a journey to find who she is and what she is fighting for. Mimi’s addiction and intentions are often at odds. She desperately tries to make the best of life in whatever way she can. Living in the same building as Roger and Mark, Mimi meets the friend group through her unexpected romantic connection to Roger and is forever changed by this chosen family. Her artistry is connected to her body and movement.
MAUREEN JOHNSON (F, 20-35, F5-C4, OPEN TO ALL) A performance artist who is constantly raging and ready to fight. Maureen is full of well-intended passion and anarchist energies of which she pours into her art no matter the medium. She’s a former roommate of Roger, Mark, Collins and Benny. She completes the chosen family rounding out the space with intoxicating energy dripping with sexualized vigor. Maureen is queer and openly dating Joanne after recently breaking up with Mark. Bursting with confidence and a vivacious spirit, Maureen navigates how to be a less self-centered human that is accountable for their actions. Artistically speaking she is a radical and unexpected arts advocate. (*This role requires comfortability with learning intimacy choreography including same-sex kissing and physical contact.)
THE ENSEMBLE:
MEMBERS OF EAST VILLAGE NEIGHBORHOOD (Any, 18+, all vocal ranges, OPEN TO ALL) The Ensemble of this world will be omnipresent on stage and is incredibly valuable and provides the foundation and full structure that holds and supports the stories RENT has to share. The auditions will be conducted with room for growth and adjustments as we meet the individuals who encompass our need to build a core family to tell this tale.
Seeking a diverse company of all ages, ethnicities, orientations, shapes, and sizes of seven core company members plus one possible swing/company member. Must be strong singers/movers, and all will likely play multiple characters(backups, dancers and party people of the Cat Scratch club, inhabitants of Alphabet City, carolers, police officers, homeless people, parents of Mark, Roger, Mimi, Joanne etc., the angel-ghost of April/Mark’s dead lover, vendors, support group, junkies, The Man, Alexi-Darling, Mr.Grey, Restaurant Man, Waiter, bohemians, Pastor.
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AUDITIONS: Jane Austen's EMMA
2023-09-11 19:00 - 2023-09-13 22:00
AUDITION NOTICE:
TITLE: Jane Austen’s EMMA
AUTHOR: Adapted by Michael Bloom from the novel by Jane Austen
DIRECTOR: Lauren Velasco
RUN: November 4th – Dec. 2nd, 2023
Fridays & Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm.
Special performances on Thursday and Sunday nights may be added for private parties and special events. No benefit performance will be on Thanksgiving.
This is a volunteer community theater production. Non-Equity. There is no pay.
AUDITION DATES:
Open Call:
Dates: Monday, September 11th and Tuesday, September 12th, 2023
(Auditioners only need to come to one night of Open Call Auditions.)
Times: 7pm – 9pm
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
Callbacks: By Invitation Only.
Date: Wednesday, September 13th
Times: 7pm – 10pm
REHEARSALS:
First Read-Through: Saturday, Sept. 16th, 2023
Time: Noon – 3pm
Regular Rehearsals: Starting Sept. 18th, 2023
Sundays: 6pm – 9pm
Mondays – Thursdays: 7pm – 10pm
Possible rehearsal on Saturday Oct 21st: 10am – 12pm
Open to work with conflicts except for tech dates and performances. Not everyone will be called every day.
(Please see the beginning rehearsal schedule BELOW for specific dates and times.)
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
Bring a headshot and resume.
Sides for cold readings will be provided at the auditions.
British accents are required for all characters.
Non-traditional casting welcome: open to all races, genders, and ages.
SHORT SYNOPSIS:
This adaptation of Jane Austin’s classic novel Emma is the story of a bright but proud young woman who believes she has a gift for matchmaking. Set in the Regency era, this story follows the romantic misadventures that arise from Emma’s miscalculations and the humbling lessons which come with growing up.
CASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:
NOTE: Non-traditional casting welcome: open to all races, genders, and ages.
Some roles may be double-cast as household servants.
MISS EMMA WOODHOUSE (F, early 20s) An accomplished, intelligent, clever, stubborn, and sophisticated woman whose vanity lies in her confidence that she is always right. She has good intentions but also loves to play games with the lives of those she cares about. (Part requires a British accent.)
MR. GEORGE KNIGHTLY (M, mid 30s – early 40s) A witty, rational, and charitable gentleman who always maintains a sense of integrity. He is dear friends with the Woodhouse family. He is the only one that manages to stand up to Emma and eventually falls in love with her. (Part requires a British accent.)
MR. HENRY WOODHOUSE (M, 50s – 70s) Emma’s endlessly worried father. He is a homebody to a fault and resists any sort of change. He is a doting father to Emma and is blind to any faults she may have. (Part requires a British accent.)
MISS HARRIET SMITH (F, 18 + to play 17) A soft and naïve young woman who adores Emma. She is an orphan living at the local boarding school. She is uncertain in her own mind and seeks approval. (Part requires a British accent.)
MRS. ANNE WESTON (F, 30s – 50s) Emma’s former governess and Mr. Weston’s new wife. Her former name was Miss Anne Taylor. She is a close friend of Emma’s. She is a kind woman that essentially raised Emma and was perhaps a bit too indulgent with her. (Part requires a British accent.)
MR. WESTON (M, 50s – 60’s) The kind, cheerful, optimistic, and easy-going neighbor of the Woodhouse family. He is the father of Frank Churchill from an earlier marriage wherein his first wife passed away. (Part requires a British accent.)
MR. PHILIP ELTON (M, mid 20’s) The ambitious rector of Highbury. He possesses an air of self-importance and is seeking the right marriage to climb the social ladder. (Part requires a British accent.)
MR. ROBERT MARTIN (M, mid 20s) A shy, straightforward young farmer in love with Harriet Smith. He is not the most sophisticated of men, but very capable. (Part requires a British accent.)
MISS BATES (F, 40s-60s) A unmarried woman who others would describe as a spinster. She is not particularly clever and she is overly talkative, but she’s very warm-hearted. She lives in genteel poverty with her sickly mother. (Part requires a British accent.)
JANE FAIRFAX (F, early 20s) The niece of Miss Bates who comes to visit Highbury. She is an accomplished, talented, gracious, and beautiful young woman. (Part requires a British accent.)
FRANK CHURCHILL (M, early 20s) The son of Mr. Weston. He is charming, well-mannered, and handsome. He was raised by his aunt and is visiting Highbury for the first time. (Part requires a British accent.)
MRS. AUGUSTA ELTON (F, 20s-30s) Her former name was Miss Augusta Hawkins. A vain, superficial, and well-to-do woman who marries Mr. Elton. (Part requires a British accent.)
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AUDITIONS: The CRayProject's PINS: The Royal Renaissance
2023-10-10 19:30 - 2023-10-12 22:00
Calling all fierce dancers! Join the CRayProject for their 4th annual PINS urban burlesque show: The Royal Renaissance! This will be an electrifying urban burlesque dance experience!
All levels welcomed | Heels are encouraged | 18+
Audition Location: Long Beach Playhouse
5021 E. Anaheim St. Long Beach, CA 90804
Auditions:

Tue. Oct. 10, 7:30p-10p
Wed. Oct. 11, 7:30p-10p
Thurs. Oct. 12, 7:30p-10p

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AUDITIONS: THE MYSTERIOUS AFFAIR AT STYLE
2023-11-06 19:00 - 2023-11-08 22:00
AUDITIONS: Agatha Christie’s THE MYSTERIOUS AFFAIR AT STYLES
TITLE: Agatha Christie’s THE MYSTERIOUS AFFAIR AT STYLES
AUTHOR: Adapted by T. James Belich from the novel by Agatha Christie
DIRECTOR: Phyllis B. Gitlin
RUN: Jan. 13 – February 10, 2024
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.
AUDITION DATES:
Open Call:
(Auditioners only need to come to one night of Open Call Auditions.)
Dates: Monday, Nov. 6 and Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023.
Times: 7pm – 9pm
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
Callbacks: By Invitation Only.
(You will be notified by the Stage Manager by email if called back.)
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023
Times: 7pm – 10pm
REHEARSALS:
First Read-Through: Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, Noon – 4:00 pm
Regular Rehearsal: Starting Nov. 13, Mon. – Thurs. 7pm – 10 pm; Saturdays 9 am – 12 noon.
HOLIDAY SCHEDULE:
Thanksgiving Break: Off Nov. 23-26.
Holiday Break: Off Dec. 22-25.
New Year’s Break: Off Dec. 31 & Jan. 1.
(Please see beginning rehearsal schedule BELOW for specific dates and times.)
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
Bring headshot and resume.
Please prepare a memorized monologue of the genre.
Sides for cold readings will be provided at the auditions for those without a prepared monologue.
SHORT SYNOPSIS:
The year is 1917 and injured in WWI, Lt. Hastings finds himself convalescing at the manor of his old friend, John Cavendish. A crime is committed and Hercule Poirot, the famed Belgium detective, is called in to solve the mystery. Adapted from Agatha Christie’s first novel and the first appearance of her famous detective, Hercule Poirot.
CASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:
NOTE: Actively seeking all ethnicities for all roles. All roles except for Poirot require a British accent. POIROT requires a Belgian accent.
LT. ARTHUR HASTINGS: (M, 20-30). A romantic and aspiring detective. Old friend to John. Recovering at Styles from a war related injury. (Role requires a British Accent.)
JOHN CAVENDISH: (M, 30-40). Emily’s eldest son. Trained as a lawyer but settled down to be a country squire. Older brother to Lawrence, husband to Mary. (Role requires a British Accent.)
LAWRENCE CAVENDISH: (M, 20-30). Trained as a doctor, now an aspiring poet. Shy and reserved. Younger brother to John. (Role requires a British Accent.)
HERCULE POIROT: (M, 40+). A Belgian detective, impeccable in manner and dress. Obsessive with a wry sense of humour. (Role requires a Belgian Accent.)
DR. BAUERSTEIN: (M, 50+) Medical specialist in poisons. (Role requires a British Accent.)
ALFRED INGLETHORP: (M, 30-40). Recently married to Emily, her former secretary. An odd bird. (Role requires a British Accent.)
DETECTIVE JAPP: (M, 30-65). An inspector for Scotland Yard. Worked with Poirot. (Role requires a British Accent.)
EVIE HOWARD: (F, 40-60s). Sensible, very organized, loyal companion to Emily. (Role requires a British Accent.)
MARY CAVENDISH: (F, 20-30s). Very smart with a dry sense of humour. Married to John. (Role requires a British Accent.)
CYNTHIA MURDOCH: (F, 20s). Works at pharmacy at hospital, full of life. Ward of Mrs. Ingelthorpe’s. Lively and quick witted. (Role requires a British Accent.)
EMILY INGLETHROPE: (F, 60-70). Mistress of Styles Court, autocratic, socialite. Step mother to John and Lawrence, newly married to Alfred Inglethorp. She runs numerous charitable societies, but is too busy to notice the danger around her. (Role requires a British Accent.)
DORCAS: (F, 30+). Loyal parlor maid at Styles Court. (Role requires a British Accent.)
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AUDITIONS: BEN HUR
2024-01-02 19:00 - 2024-01-04 22:00
AUDITIONS: BEN HUR
TITLE: BEN HUR (A Comedy)
AUTHOR: Patrick Barlow (based on the novel by General Lew Wallace)
DIRECTOR: Gregory Cohen
RUN: February 24 – March 23, 2024
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.
AUDITION DATES:
Open Call:
Dates: Tuesday, Jan. 2 & Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024
(Auditioners only need to come to one night of Open Call Auditions.)
Times: 7pm – 9pm
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
Callbacks: By Invitation Only.
Date: Thursday, January 4, 2024
Times: 7pm – 10pm
REHEARSALS:
First Read-Through: Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024 – Noon – 4pm
Regular Rehearsal: Starting Monday Jan. 6, 2024: Mon.-Thurs., 7pm – 10pm. Possible rehearsals on Saturday mornings, if necessary, from 9am – Noon.
(Please see Beginning Rehearsal Schedule BELOW for specific dates and times.)
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
Bring headshot and resume.
Sides for cold readings will be provided at the auditions. (Also available BELOW.)
SHORT SYNOPSIS:
From the playwright who brought us the hilarious The 39 Steps, comes BEN HUR, the epic tale based on one of the best-selling books of the nineteenth century, now told with only four actors! An ill-equipped and understaffed theatre company mounts a full production of the classic biblical epic made famous by the Charlton Heston film classic, complete with chariot race, sea battle, stage combat, and actors struggling with professional rivalries and offstage romances. Can this plucky band of thespians retell one of the largest stories ever told?
CASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:
NOTE: Looking to cast wonderful character actors with imaginative minds, great comic timing, and high energy physical comedy skills!
All ethnicities and gender identities will be considered for all roles.
DANIEL VEIL (M, 20s – 40s) The owner, producer, director of the Daniel Veil Theatre Collective (who also happens to be the star of this production). He is highly confident of his theatrical abilities (not so much in his ability to win the love of Crystal, his leading lady). He plays Judah Ben Hur, Melchior, and a Nubian dancer.
CRYSTAL SINGER (F, 20s) Pretty, sweet, and smart leading lady (and object of Daniel’s affections). She plays Mary, Tirzah, Esther, Ancient Slave, Nubian Dancer, Catalinya, Naboth, and Mrs. Pilate. Ability to do a wide variety of characters and accents a necessity. (Must be comfortable with kissing Omar.)
OMAR LORD (M, 20s – 30s) Very good looking local weatherman/game show host type making his debut in this production and the object of Crystal’s affections. He plays Messala, Jesus, Caspar, Archangel Gabriel, Galley Captain, Roman Captain, Galley Slave, Nubian Dancer and Valentinyo. Ability to do a wide variety of characters and accents a necessity. (Must be comfortable with kissing Crystal.)
EDGAR T. CHESTERFIELD (M, 40s – Death) Classically trained Shakespearean actor past his prime. He plays Balthasar, Sarah, Centurion/Slave-Driver, Quintus Arrius, and Pontius Pilate. Ability to do a wide variety of characters and accents a necessity.
1 MALE and 1 FEMALE ENSEMBLE/UNDERSTUDY (20s-40s) These understudies will not only be understudying all the roles, but will appear in every performance as “backstage crew that are understudies.” These will be very funny additions to the main cast.
BEGINNING REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:

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AUDITIONS: HAMLET
2024-02-12 19:00 - 2024-02-14 22:00
AUDITIONS: HAMLET

AUDITION NOTICE:
TITLE: HAMLET
AUTHOR: William Shakespeare, Adapted by James Rice and Amanda Karr
DIRECTOR: James Rice
RUN: April 5, 2024 – May 4, 2024
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.
AUDITION DATES:
Open Call:
Dates: Monday, Feb. 12, 2024 & Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024
(Auditioners only need to come to one night of Open Call Auditions.)
Times: 7pm – 9pm
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
Callbacks: By Invitation Only.
Date: Wednesday, Feb.14, 2024
Times: 7pm – 10pm
REHEARSALS:
First Read-Through: Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, Noon – 4 p.m.
Regular Rehearsal: Starting Monday, Feb. 19: Monday – Thursday, 7pm – 10:30pm; Saturdays Mar. 16 & Mar. 23, Noon – 4p.m. Other possible Saturday Rehearsals may be added at the same time if needed.
(Please see beginning rehearsal schedule BELOW for specific dates and times.)
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
Bring headshot and resume.
Please Prepare a 1 min. Shakespearean monologue from the show. Monologue Sides are provided BELOW. Please Choose only one to prepare.
SHORT SYNOPSIS:
In the Shakespeare play, Hamlet copes with his mother’s treachery, his father’s death and the corrupt king and uncle, who marries his mother. In this adaptation, set in a 19th century asylum, we discover a young inmate struggling with their father’s death. To cope, they relive the Hamlet saga in their mind over and over. After a psychotic break, we enter their mind and see their four other personalities re-enact Shakespeare’s play.
CASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:
NOTE: All ethnicities and gender identities will be considered for all roles.
HAMLET/CORE (F or M, 25 – 30) Patient Zero and Nephew of Claudius, son of Gertrude.
HAMLET/VENGEANCE (M, 25 – 30) Embodiment of key emotional trait of Hamlet’s vengeance.
HAMLET/JUSTICE (M or F, 25 – 30) Embodiment of key emotional trait of Hamlet’s justice.
HAMLET WISDOM (F, 20 – 75) Embodiment of key emotional trait of Hamlet’s wisdom.
HAMLET/INNOCENCE (F or M, 18 – 25 reads young) Embodiment of key emotional trait of Hamlet’s innocence.
CLAUDIUS (M, 55 – 65) Hamlet’s Uncle, King of Denmark. Chief Doctor in Prologue. Conniving and ambitious
GERTRUDE (F, 55 – 65) Hamlet’s Mother, Queen of Denmark. Matron in Prologue. Domineering, sexually manipulative.
POLONIUS (M, 45 – 65) Lord Chamberlain – Claudius’ court. Doctor in Prologue. Affable and voice of wisdom.
LAERTES (M, 25 – 30) Polonius’ son, Ophelia’s brother. Visitor in Prologue. Fiercely protective of Ophelia, rival of Hamlet.
OPHELIA (F, 20 – 25) Polonius’ daughter, Laertes’ sister. Patient in Prologue. Loves Hamlet.
HORATIO (M, 25 – 35) Hamlet’s close friend. Orderly in Prologue
MARCELLUS (M or F, 20 – 75) Soldier who sees ghost with Hamlet. Orderly in Prologue
CHORUS (F or M, 18 – 75) Looking for 4 ensemble members to play Ghost, Rosencrantz & Guildenstern, Player King & Player Queen, Clown, Priest, Osric, and the patients in the prologue.
BEGINNING REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:

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MONOLOGUE SIDES:

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FULL HAMLET SCRIPT:

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NEW WORKS FESTIVAL 2024 AUDITIONS
2024-02-28 19:00 - 21:00
THE 2024 LBP NEW WORKS FESTIVAL AUDITIONS
AUDITION NOTICE
TITLES:
Show 1: IF I COULD TURN BACK TIME
Show 2: FIRST AID
AUTHORS:
Gerry Rodriguez (If I Could Turn Back Time)
Jeff Kaufman (First Aid)
DIRECTORS:
Brandon Ferruccio (If I Could Turn Back Time)
Jason Edward Brown (First Aid)
RUN: Stage Reading of IF I COULD TURN BACK TIME on March 29, 2024 at 7pm. Stage Reading of FIRST AID on Saturday, MARCH 30, 2024 at 7pm. There will be a talk-back after each reading.
This is a volunteer community theater production. Non-Equity. There is no pay.
AUDITION DATES:
Open Call:
Dates: Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024 (One night only for both plays.)
Times: 7 pm – 9 pm
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
REHEARSALS:
There will be 3-4 rehearsals (usually one per week) before the stage reading arranged between the directors and the actors cast. Rehearsals will start immediately.
(Please see Beginning Rehearsal Schedule BELOW for days when rehearsals could possibly be scheduled.)
For Each Specific Show:
IF I COULD TURN BACK TIME –
The Rehearsal Schedule will consist of a total of 3-4 In Person Rehearsals at the Long Beach Playhouse with additional 2-3 remote Zoom rehearsals. (at least one per week – at director’s prerogative)
FIRST AID –
First Read-Through: Monday, March 4, 2024; 7pm – 9pm.
Regular Rehearsal: March 11, 18, 25, 27; 7pm – 9pm
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
Bring headshot and resume. Sides for cold readings will be provided at the auditions.
NEW WORKS FESTIVAL INFORMATION:
This annual festival nurtures emerging and established playwrights to develop new scripts. Reading 100+ scripts a year, the New Works Literary Committee chooses two top plays (one local to southern California, one non-local) to receive a stage reading with critical feedback from professional theatre critics and an audience talk back.
As it is a stage reading, there will only be 3-4 rehearsals, and actors will not need to memorize their scripts. The stage reading of their show will only happen one night, and there will be a talk back with the audience after the reading.
SHOW 1: IF I COULD TURN BACK TIME
by Gerry Rodriguez
Stage Reading March 29, 2024
Directed by Brandon Ferruccio
SHORT SYNOPSIS:
After the sudden death of their sister, Julio must return to their family home in South Texas for the funeral. Once there, Julio must grapple with the grief of losing their sister as well as confront their estranged family who do not approve of their involvement in the drag community. Encouraged by their sister, and in an effort to summon strength and confidence, Julio makes the decision to live as their drag persona, Sharona, for the remainder of their visit. Sharona is able to make connections with her family that she was unable to make before. It is in this way that Sharona is finally able to let go of people who have caused her pain and accept the death of her sister.
Genre: Drama / Dark Comedy
Themes: Latinx, LGBTQ+, Toxic Masculinity, Catholic family expectations, Grief over the loss of a loved one.
CASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:
DIRECTOR’S NOTE: Since this is a staged reading – the age brackets listed are quite broad. I am extremely flexible with this.
Julio/Sharona should be played by someone within the LGBTQ+ community, drag community or by someone who is gender-nonconforming.
We would like to highly encourage auditioners of all ethnic backgrounds, especially those of the Latin/Hispanic community.
JULIO/SHARONA (Male / Gender non-conforming, 30-40s): Grief-stricken over the loss of their sister, Angela. Feels more confident in their drag persona, Sharona. Passionate and dealing with family scars.
ANGLEA (F, 20-40s): She is dead but remains as a ghost who can only be seen by Julio/Sharona. Julio/Sharona’s sister. A balance of good advice and playfulness. Always ready to give her 2 cents, even if it stings.
ELVA (F, 50-60s): The mother ofJulio/Sharona and Angela. The wife of Luis. Devout Catholic and quiet. She doesn’t like confrontation. Keeps busy with tasks to avoid the obvious pain in her life.
LUIS (M, 50-60s): The father of Julio/Sharona and Angela. Elva’s husband. Abrasive and dominant. The “man of the house.” Ashamed and dismissive.
GABRIELA (F, 50-60s): Elva’s sister. She likes to be in control. She is
blunt, and she speaks before she thinks. Often putting her foot in her mouth.
CARMEN (F, 50-60s): Elva’s cousin. She believes she knows what
is best no matter the situation. She likes to know everybody’s business. The “town gossip”.
MATTHEW (M 20-30s): Gabriela’s son. Quiet, kind and obedient. Somewhat a disappointment to his family. Needs help finding his voice.
FATHER PHILIP (M 60-70s): The priest of the church the family attends. Gentle and kind. He always sees the silver lining and sees the best in everyone.

SHOW 2: FIRST AID
by Jeff Kaufman
Stage Reading March 30, 2024
Directed by Jason Edward Brown
SHORT SYNOPSIS:
Set in the 1960s, after an impulsive decision, a polished legislator’s wife finds her life in upheaval. When her path crosses with a young, queer, black woman, the two challenge each other’s beliefs and identities.
CASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:
PAT (F, 56) A strained white woman. Politician’s wife. Prim, demure, but currently disheveled; the way she presents herself to others means everything. Even if its untrue or harmful.
CAT (F, 21) A sincere black woman. Kind and uncomplicated; she has experienced the world’s heartbreaks and has grown wise as a result. LGBTQ+ highly encouraged to audition.
PIZZA DELIVERY GUY (M, mid-20s to mid-30s) A confident, white man. Less charismatic than he believes himself to be.
BOYD (M, 30s to 40s) An attractive, white man. Political campaign manager. Calculating, effortlessly commanding; he knows how to weaponize his charm when necessary.
JESS (F, 30s to 40s) A white woman. Lawyer. Is willing to do whatever it takes.
FRANK (M, mid-40s to mid-50s) A white man. Ex-military. Regimented in the face of atrocities.
STAGE DIRECTION (Open to all) A charismatic storyteller with a strong sense of pace and timing. (This role is responsible for reading the show’s stage direction.)
BEGINNING REHEARSAL SCHEDULE (Shows all of the possible dates a rehearsal could take place):

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AUDITIONS: MEN ON BOATS
2024-03-04 19:00 - 2024-03-06 22:00
AUDITION NOTICE:
TITLE: MEN ON BOATS
PRODUCERS: Produced by JD Theatricals (James Huffman, Producer) in collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse
AUTHOR: Jaclyn Backhaus
DIRECTOR: Meredith Miranda
RUN: April 26th– May 25th, 2024
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.
AUDITION DATES:
Open Call:
Dates: Monday, March 4th & Tuesday March 5th, 2024
Times: 7pm – 9pm
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
Callbacks:
Wednesday, March 6th, 2024, 7pm – 10pm, by invitation only.
REHEARSALS:
First Read-Through: Saturday, March 9th, Noon – 4pm.
Regular Rehearsal: Starts Monday, March 11th and continues to Thursday April 25th, 2024. 7pm – 10:30pm.
*Possible Saturday or Sunday offsite rehearsals TBD throughout these dates in Long Beach, CA.*
(Please see Beginning Rehearsal Schedule BELOW for Specific Dates and Times.)
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS & PREPARATION:
The characters in MEN ON BOATS were historically cisgender white males. The cast should be made up entirely of people who are not. Seeking racially diverse actors who are female-identifying, trans-identifying, genderfluid, and/or non-gender-conforming.
Bring headshot and resume. Please prepare a 1-minute monologue of a male character you wouldn’t ordinarily play, or have always wished to play. Dress comfortably for movement and give ample time to warm up physically and vocally. *Please prepare to interact, improvise and play.
**This play contains strong language, drinking, and dreaming.
SHORT SYNOPSIS:
Ten explorers. Four boats. One Grand Canyon. MEN ON BOATS is the true(ish) history of an 1869 expedition, when one-armed captain John Wesley Powell and his crew of insane yet loyal volunteers set out to chart the course of the Colorado River. An ensemble-led journey manifesting destiny through thrilling adventure, discovery, fueled by unapologetic daring, (un)wavering nerve and the deep rooted hope of being remembered.
MEN ON BOATS is a rollicking comedy that turns the American myth of man-ifest destiny on its edge and challenges conventional notions about who gets to make history.
CASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:
*Note on casting: The characters in MEN ON BOATS were historically cisgender white males. The cast should be made up entirely of people who are not. Seeking racially diverse actors who are female-identifying, trans-identifying, genderfluid, and/or non-gender-conforming.
JOHN WESLEY POWELL (18-99, Ethnicity: OPEN) one-armed leader of the expedition.
WILLIAM DUNN (18-99, Ethnicity: OPEN) hunter and trapper.
JOHN COLTON SUMNER (18-99, Ethnicity: OPEN) former soldier, current explorer.
OLD SHADY (18-99, Ethnicity: OPEN) Powell’s older brother, Civil War vet.
BRADLEY (18-99, Ethnicity: OPEN) lieutenant, manic with youth.
O.G. HOWLAND (18-99, Ethnicity: Indigenous or BIPOC) printer and hunter. (Doubles as TSAUWIAT, a Ute chief.)
SENECA HOWLAND (18-99, Ethnicity: Indigenous or BIPOC) O.G:s quiet little brother. (Doubles as THE BISHOP, Tsauwiat’s wife.)
FRANK GOODMAN (18-99, Ethnicity: OPEN) British, so excited. (Doubles as MR. ASA, a desert settler.)
HALL (18-99, Ethnicity: OPEN) mapmaker, old soul.
HAWKINS (18-99, Ethnicity: OPEN) the cook.
This true ensemble piece calls for agile, spirited, imaginative comedic/dramatic actors who will work as a whole to shape this adventure. There are no small parts. Seeking a diverse ensemble of actors with physical theatre, commedia dell’arte, dance, and movement experience.
BEGINNING REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:

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AUDITIONS: DETROIT ’67
2024-03-25 19:00 - 2024-03-28 22:00
AUDITIONS: DETROIT ’67
AUDITON NOTICE:
TITLE: DETROIT ‘67
AUTHOR: Dominique Morisseau
DIRECTOR: Robyn Hastings
RUN: May 18 – June 15, 2024
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.
AUDITION DATES:
Open Call:
Dates: Monday, March 25 and Tuesday, March 26, 2024
(Auditioners only need to come to one night of Open Call Auditions.)
Times: 7pm – 9pm
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
Callbacks: By Invitation Only.
Date: Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Times: 7pm – 10pm
REHEARSALS:
First Read-Through: Saturday, March 30, 2024, Noon – 4pm.
Regular Rehearsal: Starting April 1, Monday – Thurs. 7pm – 10 pm; Saturdays 10am to 2pm, and Sunday, April 28, 5:30pm – 8:30pm.
(Please see beginning rehearsal schedule BELOW for specific dates and times.)
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
Bring headshot and resume.
Sides for cold readings will be provided at the auditions.
SHORT SYNOPSIS:
“Detroit ’67“ is a play that explores the lives of a brother and sister who run an after-hours bar in their basement during the 1967 Detroit Riots. Chelle and Lank inherit their parents’ house and each have a different dream for their inheritance. Lank wants to use their inheritance to buy a bar downtown, but Chelle wants the stability the money brings. When a mysterious woman finds her way into their lives, the siblings clash over much more than the family business. As their pent-up feelings erupt, so does their city, and they find themselves caught in the middle of the ’67 Detroit uprising. As tensions explode in the streets, will Chelle and Lank be able to hold onto their fragile family ties and their ever present dreams?
“Detroit ‘67” is originally a part of a trilogy of plays called The Detroit Project which examines the history and culture of the city of Detroit in different decades.
CASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:
CHELLE (F, late 30’s to early 40’s) Black woman. Strong, steadfast, firm and not easily impressed. A widow, mother and sister. A loving heart beneath her pride.
LANK (Langston) (M, early to late 30’s) Black man. Cool, loving and charismatic. A dreamer. He has a special effect on women – but is not a womanizer. Chelle’s younger brother.
BUNNY (Bonita) (F, 30’s to 40’s) Black woman. Sexy, spunky, fun and joyful. A friend and sometimes a lover. Never lets nothing get her down.
SLY (Sylvester) (M, late 30’s to early 40’s) Black man. Hip, slick and sweet-talking. An honest hustler and numbers man. Fiercely loyal. Lank’s best buddy.
CAROLINE (F, late 20’s to early 30’s) White woman. Beautiful, quiet strength, troubled, soft and mysterious. There is a world of danger behind her eyes.
BEGINNING REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:

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