Long Beach Playhouse

AUDITIONS: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
2023-03-06 19:00 - 2023-03-08 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
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.
BEGINNING REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:

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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.)
BEGINNING REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:

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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

To Audition, REGISTER HERE

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.)
BEGINNING REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:

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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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INFORMATION ABOUT THE AUDITION PROCESS:

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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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AUDITIONS: LOOT
2024-04-15 19:00 - 2024-04-17 22:00
AUDITION NOTICE:
TITLE: LOOT
AUTHOR: Joe Orton
DIRECTOR: Allen Sewell
RUN: June 8 to July 6, 2024
Fridays & Saturdays at 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, April 15 and Tuesday, April 16, 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 April 17, 2024
Times: 7pm – 10pm
REHEARSALS:
First Read-Through: Saturday April 20, 2024, Noon – 4pm
Regular Rehearsals: Beginning Monday, April 22: Monday through Thursday, 7pm – 10pm; and Saturdays, Noon – 3pm.
(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:
When Joe Orton wrote Loot, he was out to shock his audiences. One of his greatest dark farces, the play centers around two amateur thieves, Dennis and Hal. Dennis works as a hearse driver for an undertaker and the pair have robbed the bank next door to the funeral parlor. They decide to hide their ‘loot’ in the coffin of Hal’s recently deceased mother, stashing her body in a wardrobe in the meantime. However, before they can remove the coffin, the dead body is discovered by Fay McMahon, a predatory nurse who makes a habit out of marrying men who subsequently die in strange circumstances. She has now quickly engaged herself to marry Hal’s father but when she discovers the stash of cash, she demands a third of the spoils. Dennis and Hal’s tricky situation is worsened further by the arrival of Inspector Truscott, who strangely disguises himself as a man from the local Water Board. Using the conventions of standard farce, the trio attempt to keep the body and the money away from the Inspector in an increasingly tangled web of deceit and corruption.
CASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:
NOTE: Actively seeking all ethnicities for all roles
McLEAVY (Male, Mid 40s to 60s) a sanctimonious and gullible widower and father. (British accent required.)
HAL (Male, Mid 20s) A larcenous and promiscuous (with both sexes) nihilist. One of the bank robbers and son of McLeavy. (British accent required.)
DENNIS (Male, Mid 20s) Hal’s childhood friend, lover, and partner in bank robbery. He is a hearse driver and has impregnated five different women. (British accent required.)
FAY (Female, Late 20s – 30s) An attractive but murderous and avaricious nurse to the deceased woman in the casket, on the prowl for her eighth husband and a cut of the loot. (British accent required.)
TRUSCOTT (Male, 30s or 40s) A sneaky, violent, blow-hard police detective, investigating the bank robbery. He is part psychopath, part clown. (British accent required.)
MEADOWS (Male, 20s, 30s or 40s) A police bobby who carries out the Inspector’s orders for arrest. (British accent required.)
BEGINNING REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:

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AUDITIONS: THE ADDAMS FAMILY: The Musical
2024-04-30 19:00 - 2024-05-02 23:00
TITLE: THE ADDAMS FAMILY: The Musical
AUTHOR: Book by Marshall Brickman & Rick Elice; Music and Lyrics by Andrew Pippa; Orchestrations by Larry Hochman
DIRECTOR: Gregory Cohen
MUSICAL DIRECTOR: Stephen Olear
CHOREOGRAPHER: Kysa Cohen
RUN: June 29th – August 4th, 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, April 30 & Wednesday, May 1, 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, May 2, 2024
Times: 7pm – 11pm,
REHEARSALS:
First Read-Through: Saturday, May 4, 2024; Noon – 4:00pm
Regular Rehearsal: Starting Monday, May 6, 2024; Monday – Thursdays (7pm – 10pm); Saturdays (9am – 1pm); and some possible rehearsals Sundays (6pm – 9pm)
(Please see beginning rehearsal schedule BELOW for specific dates and times.)
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
Bring headshot and resume.
Please bring 16 bars of a musical theatre song in style of the show (an accompanist will be provided.) You will need to bring your own sheet music for your audition song. Please no Sondheim or Jason Robert Brown songs as these are hard to sight-read in an audition setting. All auditioners will need to sing with the accompanist – no a capella or recorded tracks.
Please be prepared to dance.
Sides for cold readings will be provided at the auditions/callbacks.
SHORT SYNOPSIS:
Wednesday Addams has grown up and fallen in love with a “normal” nice young man. It’s time to introduce the families and, Gomez, Morticia, Fester and the rest of the classically dark and morbid family must alter their behaviors to keep their beloved daughter happy (and her boyfriend’s family intact).
CASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:
All ethnicities and gender identities will be considered for all roles.
GOMEZ ADDAMS (M, 40s-60s) The patriarch of the Addams Family – a loving father, a passionate husband, and (possibly) a homicidal maniac. (Vocal Range: Bb2-G4)
MORTICIA ADDAMS (F, late 30s-60s) The mother of the brood and object of Gomez’s adoration. She is a strong matriarch and a beautiful, but potentially dangerous, presence. Strong dance skills a plus. (Vocal Range: G3-Bb5)
UNCLE FESTER (M, 30s-70s) Gomez’s oddly sexless brother. He is in love with the moon (literally). The narrator of the show. Willing to shave head a plus. (Vocal Range: C3-G4)
GRANDMA (F or M, Ancient) The Addams grandmother (unsure what side). Tiny, yet fierce, matriarchal figure, whose witchlike presence creates dire consequences for the families. (Vocal Range: G4-F5)
WEDNESDAY ADDAMS (F, 18-early 20s) The main focus of the love story within the production. She is battling her natural dark nature with the discovery of the brightness of being in love. (Vocal Range: A3-E5)
PUGSLEY ADDAMS (M or F to play Male, Pre-teen to Teenager) Wednesday’s younger brother. Fears losing the torturous relationship he has with his sister. Ideally on the chubby side. (Vocal Range: A3-F5)
LURCH (M, 20s – 80s) The Addams incredibly tall, possibly undead, mostly silent butler. Has very few lines beyond grunts and growls, but does have one solo in the finale. (Vocal Range: Eb2-E4)
LUCAS BEINEKE (M, 20s) Wednesday’s love interest. A good-looking, wealthy, seemingly normal young man who is inexplicably attracted to the dark beauty that is Wednesday. (Vocal Range: C3-C5)
MAL BEINEKE (M, 40s-60s) Lucas’ stuck-up businessman father. Must be able to bring the humor to this humorless banker-type and show the marital love buried deep within his complacency. (Vocal Range: C3-A4)
ALICE BEINEKE (F, 40s-60s) Lucas’ frustrated, yet loving mother. She longs to break the bonds of marital boredom and find passion once more. (Vocal Range: Ab3-G#5)
ADDAMS ANCESTORS (4 M, 4 F) The ensemble for the show. Must have strong vocal and dance skills.
BEGINNING REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:

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AUDITIONS: SWEAT
2024-05-28 19:00 - 2024-05-30 22:00
AUDITIONS: SWEAT
By Lynn Nottage
AUDITION DATES: May 28 – 30, 2024

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 – 7pm – 9pm: Open Call
Wednesday, May 29, 2024 – 7pm – 9pm: Open Call
Thursday, May 30, 2024 – 7pm – 10pm: Callbacks – By invitation only.

PERFORMANCE DATES: July 20 – Aug. 17, 2024
AUDITION NOTICE:
TITLE: SWEAT
AUTHOR: Lynn Nottage
DIRECTOR: Maisha Azadi Sebastiany
RUN: July 20 – August 17, 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, May 28th and Wednesday, May 29, 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, May 30, 2024
Times: 7pm – 10pm
REHEARSALS:
First Read-Through: Saturday, June 1, 2024, Noon – 4pm.
Regular Rehearsal: Starting June 3, Monday- Thursday, 7pm-10pm; Saturdays 11am-3pm and Sunday June 5:30-8:30pm.
(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:
Two time Pulitzer Prize Playwright Lynn Nottage’s SWEAT tells the story of a group of working class people in Reading, Pennsylvania who are laid off from their jobs during an upswing of deindustrialization. SWEAT explores the tension within the group portraying how the themes of identity, politics, and race surface within friends now faced with sudden job insecurity.
The play opens in 2008, where we meet Jason and Chris as they individually speak to their parole officer, Evan. A chance encounter between the two former friends brings them back to face the event that completely altered the course of their lives and the lives of those closest to them. As the play switches back to 2000, we meet best friends Tracey, Cynthia, and Jessie who all work together and love to hang out at the local watering hole.The bartender Stan, who used to work at the factory with them until he suffered an injury and the busboy Oscar with rising aspirations. Conflicts emerge as upcoming promotions and rumors of cut wages threaten the friends’ loyalty. We are left hoping that the group is able to make amends before any lasting damage is done.
NOTE TO ACTORS: This show contains many racially charged moments and language. The characters of Jason and Tracey in particular use racially charged language. Jason will have to say n****. This role in particular will require an elevated level of maturity. All moments and language will be handled with care. There will be many discussions regarding race, xenophobia, and how Lynn Nottage intended for her work to present these themes, amongst others.
CASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:
EVAN (M, 40’s) African American. The parole officer for both Jason and Chris. He is a straight, no chaser kinda guy who believes in tough love and does not back down.
JASON (M, 21/29) White American of German descent. Chris’s best friend and Tracey’s son. He is very proud of himself and his family history. He tends not to be aware of how the way he says things affects others, nor does he care until forced to reflect on himself.
CHRIS (M, 21/29) African-American. Cynthia and Brucie’s son and Jason’s best friend. Trying to navigate his way through a world not built in his favor. He is stuck between following in the footsteps of his father as a factory employee, or heeding his mother’s advice and going to school.
STAN (M, 50s) White American of German descent. Stan is a former steel worker who became a bartender after getting injured at the plant leaving him with a permanent limp. He manages the bar where everyone hangs out and does his very best to keep the collective peace. He is the glue that keeps the group together.
OSCAR (M, 22/30) Colombian-American. An employee of the bar, Oscar is a hardworking young man with aspirations to rise far above his current situation. Always considered an outsider and not afforded many job opportunities, he crosses the picket line when the plant offers more than what he makes at the bar.
TRACEY (F, 45/53) White American of German descent. Jason’s mom and best friend of Cynthia and Jessie. Tracey is a strong willed, quick tongued, no nonsense woman, also one of the hardest workers at Olstead’s. Opinionated and proud of the work her family has done, she has been working at the plant for over twenty years, following her father and grandfather.. Much like her son, she doesn’t care if what she says offends you or hurts your feelings. She feels betrayed by Cynthia after she receives a promotion.
CYNTHIA (F, 45/53) African-American. Chris’s mom and best friends with Tracey and Jessie. She is determined to not only do well for herself, but to also see her son Chris do well. She is ambitious and applies for the promotion that moves her up to a managerial position. But when management wants to cut wages, Cynthia finds herself pitted against her friends. Cynthia is compelling and full of layers and fully understands the pressure and importance of being a black woman in a white world.
JESSIE (F, 40’s) Italian-American. Good friend of Cynthia and Tracey. Jessie tries her best to remain neutral between Cynthia and Tracey, but later this neutrality is broken. She struggles with alcohol and inadvertently is often the comic relief with a glass of something always near. She’s forced to reckon with her failed dreams of wanting more for her life after landing job at the plant and never leaving.
BRUCIE (M 40’s) African-American. Chris’s father and Cynthia’s estranged husband. He has fallen on hard times and becomes involved with drugs, although he starts a rehab program. It is revealed that his addiction issues are related to his being fired from his factory job after his union was pushed out.
BEGINNING REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:

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AUDITIONS: THE PILLOWMAN
2024-07-08 19:00 - 2024-07-10 22:00
AUDITIONS: THE PILLOWMAN
AUDITION DATES: July 8 – 10, 2024

Monday, July 8, 2024 – 7pm – 9pm: Open Call
Tuesday, July 9, 2024 – 7pm – 9pm: Open Call
Wednesday, July 10, 2024 – 7pm – 10pm: Callbacks – By invitation only.

PERFORMANCE DATES: Aug. 31 – Sept. 28, 2024

AUDITION NOTICE:
TITLE: THE PILLOWMAN
AUTHOR: Martin McDonagh
DIRECTOR: Carl daSilva
RUN: August 30 – September 28, 2024
Fridays & Saturdays at 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 8 & Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Times: 7pm – 9pm
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
Callbacks:
Date and Time: Wednesday, July 10, 7pm – 10pm, by invitation only.
REHEARSALS:
First Rehearsal – First Read-Through: Saturday, July 13, from Noon – 4pm.
Regular Rehearsal: Sundays from 6pm – 9pm; Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays from 7pm – 10pm.
(Please refer to 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.
Standard American Dialect will be used for all roles.
SHORT SYNOPSIS:
A dark comedy about a writer in a totalitarian state who is interrogated about the gruesome content of the stories and their similarity to a number of child-murders happening in their town. When the writer learns that the brother has confessed to the murders and implicated him/her in the process, s/he resigns to being executed but attempts to save the stories from destruction.
CASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:
KATURIAN (M or F, 30 to 40 – Any Race): A writer of gruesome short stories often involving children, is surprised and confused as to why s/he was brought in by detectives for questioning. S/he cares deeply about the brother Michal and about saving the stories from destruction.
TUPOLSKI (M or F, 50s to 60s – Any Race): The lead detective and the “good cop” in the interrogation. Cold and uncaring, s/he self describes as ‘detached from the people s/he aims to save’. S/he supervises Ariel.
ARIEL (M or F, 30 to 40 – Any Race): A brutal and violent detective who has a vendetta against anyone who commits crimes against children because of abuse in his or her own childhood.
MICHAL (M, 30 to 40 – Any Race): Katurian’s older brother, who is “slow to get things” and often referred to as a ‘retard’ following his years of abuse at the hands of his parents. He is also taken into jail by the detectives.
MOTHER: (F, 30s to 50s – Any Race): Looking for someone to play various mothers in the reenactment scenes. Experience with physical comedy and pantomime a plus.
FATHER: (M, 30s to 50s – Any Race): Looking for someone to play various fathers and other roles in the reenactment scenes. Experience with physical comedy and pantomime a plus.
BEGINNING REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:

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AUDITIONS: HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH
2024-08-13 19:00 - 2024-08-15 23:00
AUDITIONS: HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH
Text by John Cameron Mitchell, Music and Lyrics by Stephen Trask
Directed by Angela I. Cruz
AUDITION DATES: Aug. 13 – 15, 2024

Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024 – 7pm – 9pm: Open Call
Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024 – 7pm – 9pm: Open Call
Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024 – 7pm – 10pm: Callbacks – By invitation only.

PERFORMANCE DATES: Oct. 12 – Nov. 16, 2024

AUDITION NOTICE:
TITLE: HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH
AUTHOR: Text by John Cameron Mitchell
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Trask
DIRECTOR: Angela Cruz
MUSIC DIRECTOR: Stephen Olear
CHOREOGRAPHER:
RUN: October 12, 2024 – November 16, 2024
Fridays & Saturdays 8pm, Sundays 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. 13 & Wednesday, Aug. 14, 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, Aug. 15, 2024
Times: 7pm – 11pm
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
REHEARSALS:
First Read-Through: Aug. 17, 2024, Sat. Noon – 4pm.
Regular Rehearsal: Starting Aug. 19: Mon. – Thurs. 7pm – 10pm,
Sat. 11am – 5pm. (Possible Sunday, 5pm – 9pm if needed and will be advised in advance notice.) Schedule is subject to change with advance notice.
(Please see beginning rehearsal schedule BELOW for specific dates and times.)
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
Bring headshot and resume.
Please bring 16 bars of a musical theatre or rock song in style of the show (an accompanist will be provided.) Please do not sing from the show. You will need to bring your own sheet music for your audition song. All auditioners will need to sing with the accompanist – no a capella or recorded tracks.
Sides for cold readings will be provided at the auditions/callbacks.
SHORT SYNOPSIS:
Hedwig is an “internationally ignored song stylist”, a fourth-wall smashing East German rock ‘n’ roll goddess who also happens to be the victim of a botched sex-change operation, which has left her with just “an angry inch.” This outrageous and unexpectedly hilarious story is dazzlingly performed by Hedwig in the form of a rock gig/stand-up comedy routine backed by a hard-rocking band.”
CASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:
GENERAL NOTE: Both characters must have the stamina to carry the show from start to finish while rarely leaving the stage.
This show contains graphic language and adult themes.
We will be casting two sets of casts for this show, which will alternate on different weekends of the run. The dates of which cast will perform when will be TBD.
HEDWIG (Lead. Transfemme or non-binary performers, 18-40 to play late 20s-Early 40s. Ethnicity open). Hedwig is a struggling, queer nightlife performer who is on a journey to find her other half. She is grunge; a dreamer who has been disillusioned by broken relationships. Seeking a captivating and energetic performer who is comfortable in their body and who can dexterously shift from persona to persona (Hedwig’s mother, husband, rock icon ex-lover, Tommy Gnosis.) (Role requires a German/Eastern European Accent. Very strong rock/pop/soul/R&B tenor. Vocal range: A2 to B4)
PLEASE NOTE: the role of Hedwig deals with references to sexual abuse, the body, and genital-centered discussions of gender. Performs outside the gender binary.
There is partial nudity and intimacy that can be adjusted to the comfort level of the performer.
YITZHAK (Supporting. Female or non-binary performers, 18-30, to play late 20s-30s. Ethnicity open.) Hedwig’s partner in crime. Yitzhak is a phenomenal entertainer on their own and is currently Hedwig’s backup singer. They are punk, grunge, with a hint of queer glamor. Bound by the constraints of traditional masculinity but longs to explore a more feminine side. Seeking adventurous and uninhibited performers with strong comedic timing. Ability to play basic percussion instruments (tambourine, maracas, etc,) is a plus. (Role requires a Balkan/Eastern European Accent. Any body type. Strong rock/pop/soul/R&B vocalist. Vocal range: high belt, D4 to A5)
BEGINNING REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:

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AUDITIONS: ROMEO & JULIET
2024-09-09 19:00 - 2024-09-11 19:00
AUDITIONS: ROMEO AND JULIET
Playing in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Mainstage Theater
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Lauren Velasco
AUDITION DATES: Sept. 9 – 11, 2024

Monday, Sept. 9, 2024 – 7pm – 9pm: Open Call
Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024 – 7pm – 9pm: Open Call
Wednesday, September, 11 – 7pm – 10pm: Callbacks – By invitation only.

(Auditioners only need to come to one night of open call auditions. We are only seeing in-person auditioners during audition times – no video submissions.)
PERFORMANCE DATES: Nov. 2 – Nov. 30, 2024
AUDTION NOTICE:
TITLE: ROMEO & JULIET
AUTHOR: William Shakespeare
DIRECTOR: Lauren Velasco
RUN: Nov. 2 – Nov. 30, 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, September 9th, 2024 and Tuesday, September 10th, 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, September 11th, 2024
Times: 7pm – 10pm
REHEARSALS:
First Read-Through: Saturday, September 14th, Noon – 4pm
Regular Rehearsal: Starts Sunday, September 15th (Sundays not regular rehearsal days.) Mondays – Thursdays: 7pm – 10pm; Saturdays: 9am – 1pm.
Possible rehearsal Friday, October 25th: 7pm-10pm
(Please see beginning rehearsal schedule BELOW for specific dates and times.)
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
NOTE: Open to working with some conflicts except for tech dates and performances.
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
Bring headshot and resume.
Memorize a Shakespeare monologue no longer than 1 minute (Either dramatic or comedic) or cold read from a side. Sides for cold readings will be provided at the auditions.
(We are only seeing in-person auditioners during audition times – no video submissions.)
SHORT SYNOPSIS:
Once upon a time there were two households both alike in dignity… Told in the style of Grimm’s fairytales, this classic tragedy is the story two young teenagers falling in love and losing their lives due to their family’s ancient grudge. This timeless story explores themes of love, vengeance, and what our youth is owed.
CASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:
PLEASE NOTE: Some actors may be asked to move set pieces. Many roles are double-cast. Actors of all ethnicities and genders are encouraged to audition.

ROMEO (M, 18+ to play 16-17): Son of the Montagues. He is intelligent, sensitive, passionate, rash, and idealistic. He loves with all his heart, but not wisely. Will be required to sword fight.

MONTAGUE (M or F, 40’s-70’s): Romeo’s father or mother and head of the Montagues. A distant parental figure. Will also play Friar John, Storyteller, and Lord/Lady.

BENVOLIO (M or F, 18+ to play 16-20’s): A Montague and Romeo’s cousin. He attempts to foster peace rather than violence. Will be required to sword fight.

BALTHASAR (M or F, 18+ to play 16-20’s): Romeo’s serving man. He’s a dedicated servant and friend. Will be required to sword fight.

JULIET (F, 18+ to look 16 – 17): The 13-year-old daughter of the Capulet’s. A funny, naïve, romantic, impatient, and playful young girl. She is discovering the world around her.

CAPULET (M, 40’s – 70’s): Juliet’s father and head of the Capulets. He has a polite public demeanor and an abusive private demeanor. He is decisive, stubborn, and easily enraged.

LADY CAPULET (F, 30’s – 40’s): Juliet’s mother. Married very young and a distant parental figure. She lost many children before Juliet and doesn’t know how to show her love for Juliet.

NURSE (F, 30’s – 60’s): Nurse to Juliet. A talkative, dirty-minded, and caring woman that is very practical. She is like a mother to Juliet.

TYBALT (M or F, 20’s – 30’s): Nephew to the Capulets. Juliet’s cousin on her mother’s side. Aggressive, hotheaded, prideful, and stubborn. He’s/She’s fueled by vengeance. Will be required to sword fight.

PARIS (M, 18-20’s): The Prince’s kinsman and Juliet’s suitor. Presumptuous, emotional, and has noble manners. Will also play Sampson. Will be required to sword fight.

PRINCE ESCALUS (M or F, 16-20’s): Prince of Verona. Young and thrust into a position of power. Seeks to keep the peace and swift in judgement. Will also play Peter.

MERCUTIO (M or F, 18+ to play 16-20’s): The Prince’s kinsman and Romeo’s friend. Irreverent, bitingly witty, and bold. In this telling he/she can harness minor magical powers. Will also play Gregory. Will be required to sword fight.

FRIAR LAWRENCE (M, 40’s – 70’s): A Franciscan friar. He is a civic-minded man that is often the voice of reason. As good intentioned as he is, there is also a self-serving side to this man.

BEGINNING REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:

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AUDITIONS: A CHRISTMAS CAROL (2024)
2024-10-15 19:00 - 2024-10-17 19:00
AUDITIONS: A CHRISTMAS CAROL (2024)
Playing in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Mainstage Theater
From the novella by Charles Dickens, Adapted by
Directed by Joy Arzaga

AUDITION DATES: Oct. 15 – 17

Tuesday, Oct. 15 – 7pm – 9pm: Open Call
Wednesday, Oct. 16 – 7pm – 9pm: Open Call
Thursday, Oct. 17 – 7pm – 10pm: Callbacks – By invitation only.

(Auditioners only need to come to one night of open call auditions. We are only seeing in-person auditioners during audition times – no video submissions.)
PERFORMANCE DATES: Dec. 7 – Dec. 22, 2024

AUDITION NOTICE:
TITLE: A CHRISTMAS CAROL
AUTHOR: From the Novella by Charles Dickens, adapted by Joy Arzaga
DIRECTOR: Joy Arzaga
RUN: Dec. 7 – Dec. 22, 2024
Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays 8pm, Sundays at 2pm. Special performances on Wednesday 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: Tuesday, Oct. 15 and Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024
Times: 7pm – 9pm
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
Callbacks: By Invitation Only.
Date: Thursday, October. 17
Times: 7pm – 10pm
REHEARSALS:
First Read-Through: Saturday, Oct. 19, noon – 4pm
First Rehearsal: Starts Monday, Oct. 21.
Regular Rehearsal: Mondays – Thursdays, 7pm – 10pm, Saturdays 1pm – 4pm.

NO REHEARSAL ON Halloween & Thanksgiving BUT will rehearse the Wednesday before those days on 10/30 and 11/27

(Please see beginning rehearsal schedule BELOW for specific dates and times.)
Flexible to work around some minor conflicts except for tech dates and performances.
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
Bring headshot, resume, and calendar of conflicts.
Audition will consist of cold readings from the script. Sides will be provided at auditions.
You may be asked to sing your favorite Christmas Carol. Be prepared to sing a cappella or bring your own track.
British accents required for all roles.
Non-traditional casting welcome: open to all races, genders, and ages.
SHORT SYNOPSIS:
An adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic Christmas novella, A Christmas Carol is the famous tale of a miserly old man named Ebenezer Scrooge. Over the course of the story, he is visited by the ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future, who give him a new perspective on his life.
CASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:
NOTE: Looking to cast 12 actors, with most everyone but Scrooge playing multiple parts. Non-traditional casting welcome: open to all races, genders, and ages.
EBENEZER SCROOGE (M, to play 50+) A cold-hearted miser, whose fear of the world has manifested in a hatred for Christmas.
BOB CRATCHIT (M, 35-50) An optimistic, mild-mannered man who loves his family. Also plays Dick Wilkins who was Ebenezer’s best friend when he was younger.
GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST (F, to play 18-25) A strange, otherworldly spirit who shows Scrooge his past. Singing is a bonus. Will also play a Salvation Army Bell Ringer, a Caroler, Martha Cratchit and Ghost of Christmas YTC puppeteer. Singing is a bonus.
GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PRESENT (M, all ages 20+ considered) An exuberant spirit who is the embodiment of Christmas Day. Singing is a bonus. Will also play Salvation Army Bell Ringer, a Caroler, Mr. Fezziwig and Ghost of Christmas YTC puppeteer.
JACOB MARLEY (M, to play 50 +) The ghost of Ebenezer Scrooge’s dead business partner. Will also play a Narrator, Old Joe, and the Poulterer.
FRED HOLLOWELL (M, 18-30) Scrooge’s nephew and a joyful young man filled with Christmas cheer. Will also play Young Ebenezer, Thomas and Broker 2.
BELLE (F, 18-30) A young woman with fierce convictions and the lost love of Ebenezer. Will also play Caroline, Catherine, and Broker 1.
MRS. CRATCHIT (F, 35-50) A strong headed matriarch of her family. She is kind-hearted but not afraid to speak her truth. Will also play Mrs. Fezziwig, a Narrator, and Mrs. Oliver.
ELIZABETH HOLLOWELL (F, 18-30) Fred’s outgoing and playful wife. Singing voice is a bonus. Will also play the Solicitor, Narrator, a Caroler, a party goer and Mrs. Dilber.
PETER CRATCHIT (M, 13-17) Eldest son of the Cratchits. Singing required. Will also play Ignorance, and Boy.
BELINDA CRATCHIT (F, 7-13) Youngest daughter of the Cratchits. Will also play a Street child, Fan, Belle’s daughter, and Want.
TINY TIM (M, 7-10) A kind-hearted, sickly boy who loves Christmas. Singing is a bonus. Will also play School-age Scrooge.
BEGINNING REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:

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AUDITIONS: Agatha Christie’s THE MURDER OF ROGER ACKROYD
2024-11-04 19:00 - 2024-11-06 19:00
AUDITIONS: Agatha Christie’s THE MURDER OF ROGER ACKROYD
Playing in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Mainstage Theater
Adapted by Philip Grecian from the novel by Agatha Christie
Directed by Mitchell Nunn

AUDITION DATES: Nov. 4 – 6, 2024

Monday, Nov. 4, 2024 – 7pm – 9pm: Open Call
Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024 – 7pm – 9pm: Open Call
Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024 – 7pm – 10pm: Callbacks – By invitation only.

(Auditioners only need to come to one night of open call auditions. We are only seeing in-person auditioners during audition times – no video submissions.)
PERFORMANCE DATES: Jan. 11 – Feb. 8, 2025

AUDITION NOTICE:
TITLE: Agatha Christie’s THE MURDER OF ROGER ACKROYD
AUTHOR: Adapted by Philip Grecian from the novel by Agatha Christie
DIRECTOR: Mitchell Nunn
RUN: Jan. 11 – Feb. 8, 2025
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, Nov. 4 and Tuesday, Nov. 5, 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, Nov. 6, 2024
Times: 7pm – 10pm
REHEARSALS:
First Read-Through: Saturday, Nov. 9, Noon – 4pm
Regular Rehearsal: Starting Monday, Nov. 11: Mondays – Wednesdays, 7pm – 10pm; Saturdays 9am – Noon.
(Please see beginning rehearsal schedule BELOW for specific dates and times.)
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
NOTE: Open to working with some minor conflicts except for tech dates and performances.
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
Bring headshot and resume.
Sides for cold readings will be provided at the auditions.
SHORT SYNOPSIS:
In the small village of King’s Abbot, before she commits suicide, Mrs. Ferrars admits to her fiancé, Roger Ackroyd, that she had murdered her husband a year earlier. Ackroyd relays the information to the village doctor, James Sheppard, revealing that the woman was being blackmailed to keep the murder a secret. Later, Ackroyd himself is murdered as he sits in his study, and the Belgian detective Hercule Poirot is called out of retirement to investigate. Poirot engages Sheppard’s help to find the killer, referring to the doctor as his “Watson”. Every servant and acquaintance in the household at the time of Ackroyd’s murder has something to hide – but who did it? And why?
CASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:
NOTE: Actively seeking all ethnicities for all roles
DR. JAMES SHEPPARD: (M, 50s) The physician in King’s Abbot. Upon the murder of Roger Ackroyd, Dr. Sheppard serves as Hercule Poirot’s Watson-like associate. It’s important to him to know what Poirot knows, and he is writing it all down with the idea of authoring a book. (Role requires an English Accent.)
CAROLINE SHEPPARD: (F, Late 50s) Dr Sheppard’s older unmarried sister and the leader of the village gossips She knows everything that goes on in the village and has an ability to put pieces together and come up with an answer before anyone else in the community. (Role requires an English Accent.)
HERCULE POIROT: (M, 45 – 70) The famous Belgian detective who has retired to King’s Abbot. Poirot is short, has quirky habits and is proud of his carefully groomed mustache. He relies on logic and critical thinking to determine the facts of a crime. He is a master of human nature who keeps his thoughts to himself and only reveals them when he is certain of his theory. (Role requires a Belgian Accent.)
JOHN PARKER: (M, 40 – 60) He is a competent servant and a worrier. He blackmailed a former employer and was looking for an opportunity to blackmail Ackroyd as well. (Role requires an English Accent.)
GEOFFREY RAYMOND: (M, 25 – 40) Ackroyd’s secretary and business manager. Raymond is young, charming, debonair and fascinated by every aspect of murder and the investigation. He admits being in debt, but the money he will receive from Ackroyd’s will takes care of this. (Role requires an English Accent.)
INSPECTOR RAGLAN: (M, Late 50s) The official inspector of Ackroyd’s murder. He is proud of his investigative method, though it is pedestrian at best and usually wrong. He is something of a bumbler. (Role requires an English Accent.)
MAJOR HECTOR BLUNT: (M, 40 – 50) A big game hunter and friend of Ackroyd. Blunt is a man of few words, but when he does speak, he is . . . blunt. He secretly loves Flora but feels that, as he is considerably older, she doesn’t see him as a romantic partner. By his own admission, he is uncomfortable in society and prefers the jungle of Africa. (Role requires an English Accent.)
FLORA ACKROYD: (F, early 20s) Flora is Roger Ackroyd’s young and beautiful niece. She is resentful she is financially dependent on her uncle and agrees to marry Ralph Payton in order to escape this heavy dependence even though she harbors a secret love for Major Blunt. (Role requires an English Accent.)
MRS. ACKROYD: (F, 40s – 50s) Flora’s mother and Roger Ackroyd’s sister-in-law. Mrs. Ackroyd and Flora came to live at Fernly Park after her husband died, Shallow and solipsistic, she has fallen into debt in an attempt to sustain her lifestyle and is dependent upon money from her penurious brother-in-law. She is a difficult woman to be around. (Role requires an English Accent.)
ELIZABETH RUSSELL: (F, 40s) Ackroyd’s chief housekeeper, She is somewhere over 40 but comes off as older do to her stern demeanor. Elizbeth is efficient and no-nonsense with a proficiency that renders her intimidating. Respectability is deeply important to her, and she has a secret that she fears would ruin her reputation if it came out. (Role requires an English Accent.)
URSULA BOURNE: (F, mid 20s) A housemaid at Fernly Park. ,Born into gentility, Ursula was thrown into the workforce when her father died and the family fortune was lost. Her references may be false, but she is an excellent housemaid and a hard worker. (Role requires an English Accent.)
NOTE: KENT AND PATON WILL BE PLAYED BY ONE PERSON
CHARLES KENT: (M, 20s) An alcoholic and heroin addict and relies on thievery. Appears worn and shabby do to heavy drug use. When he is caught attempting to burgle Fernly Park, he demonstrates the anger and the shakes of a drug addict needing a fix. (Role requires an American Accent.)
RALPH PATON: (M, 20s) Ackroyd’s adopted stepson. Payton in handsome and charming, but he is terrible at handling his own finances and obligations. He is steeped in debt and counts on his stepfather’s fortune for support. He is engaged to Flora and has disappeared making him a prime suspect in Roger Ackroyd’s murder. (Role requires an English Accent.)
BEGINNING REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:

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AUDITIONS: 9/10THS
2024-12-09 19:00 - 2024-12-10 19:00
AUDITIONS: 9/10THS – Part of the 2025 Studio Collaborative Season
Written by Greg Atkins
Produced by Greg Atkins
AUDITION DATES: Dec. 9 – 10, 2024

Monday, Dec. 9, 2025 – 7pm – 9:30pm: Open Call
Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2025 – 7pm – 9:30pm: Open Call

PERFORMANCE DATES: Jan. 30. 31, & Feb. 1
DESCRIPTION:
9/10ths is an award-winning anthology of nine 10-minute scenes that take theaudience into the brain of playwright Greg Atkins. In Tempus Fugit, a time-travel comedy, Gary wants to propose, until his girlfriend–from the future—arrives to try and stop him. A corporate team building outing goes horribly wrong in Loanly Ladies. Then there is Bunnies, where two friends meet in a hotel room, one on the run and the other there to arrest him in a sweet and humorous look at friends facing the inevitable. Swipe is a fast and funny look at the modern world of dating. These, plus five other playlets take the audience on a wild ride through a variety of styles, characters and worlds.
This production is part of the LBP Studio Collaborative Season and is being produced by an outside Theatre Group. All inquires about the show should be made to that group’s producer:

Greg Atkins
Writer/Director – Atkins Ink
atkinsink.com

The LBP Studio Collaborative Season offers outside, local theatre companies and performing arts organizations the opportunity to produce their own shows in our Studio Theater.

ROLES BE CAST:

This is an anthology of nine 10-minute plays with actors playing multiple roles. All ethnicities welcome for all roles.

CAST BREAKDOWN:

Males (5-9) – 20’s – 40’s
Male (1) – 60’s
Females (5-9) – 20’s – 40’s
Female (1) – early 20’s – Innocence, on the spectrum in the Special Olympics

ROLES:

TEMPUS FUGIT – 1m – 2f
A girlfriend from the future travels back in time to stop her boyfriend from asking to marry her.

DUTY – 2m – 1f
A super soldier, a District Attorney, and her thought-to-be-dead brother walk into an interrogation room…

BUNNIES – 2m
In a seedy motel room, a veteran police officer and his childhood friend deal with his friends impulsive bank robbery and the death of his wife.

THE EXCHANGE – 1f – 1m
A newly divorced couple do their first custody exchange in the parking lot of a 7/11.

LOANLY LADIES – 2f – 1m
Two women on a corporate retreat realize that improv exercises and trust falls do not make a better employee

LOVE – 2f – 1m
Mom and Dad have to deal with their adult child (who is on the spectrum) desires for romance

SWEET BABY NAMES – 1m – 1f
A husband and wife wait until the last minute to come up with a name for their baby.

FACETIME – 1f – 2m
Woman deals with her infidelity with her co-worker as her military finance is in Middle East.

SWIPE -1m – 1f
10 quick-change scenes about online dating.

Below is the link to get access to the script if you have a Dropbox account:
https://www.dropbox.com/home/9/10ths%20Script/2024-12

Greg Atkins
Writer/Director – Atkins Ink
atkinsink.com

AUDITIONS: August Wilson’s THE PIANO LESSON
2025-01-02 19:00 - 2025-01-04 12:00
AUDITIONS: August Wilson’s THE PIANO LESSON
Playing in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Mainstage Theater
By August Wilson
Directed by Rovin Jay
AUDITION DATES: Jan. 2-4, 2025

Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025 – 7pm – 9pm: Open Call
Friday, Jan 3, 2025 – 7pm – 9pm: Open Call
Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025 – Noon – 3pm: Callbacks – By invitation only.

(Auditioners only need to come to one night of open call auditions.)
PERFORMANCE DATES: Feb. 22 – Mar. 22, 2025

AUDITON NOTICE:
TITLE: August Wilson’s THE PIANO LESSON
AUTHOR: August Wilson
DIRECTOR: Rovin Jay
RUN: February 22 – March 22, 2025
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: Thursday, January 2 and Friday, January 3, 2025
(Auditioners only need to come to one night of Open Call Auditions.)
Times: 7pm – 9pm
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
Callbacks: By Invitation Only.
Date: Saturday, January 4, 2025
Times: 12pm – 3pm
REHEARSALS:
First Read-Through: Monday, January 6, 2025 at 7 pm
Regular Rehearsal: Starting, Tuesday, January 7, 2025:
Mondays – Thursdays, 7pm – 10pm
Saturdays, 10am – 3pm
Some Possible Sundays, 6pm – 9pm
(Please see beginning rehearsal schedule BELOW for specific dates and times.)
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
NOTE: Open to working with some minor conflicts except for tech dates and performances.
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
Bring a headshot and resume.
Please prepare a 1 min. monologue from an August Wilson play.
Sides for cold readings will also be available at the auditions.
SHORT SYNOPSIS:
Set in 1936 Pittsburgh, this Pulitzer Prize-winning drama explores an African-American family’s struggle with their heritage and legacy through the story of a brother and a sister fighting over an invaluable family heirloom – a piano intricately carved with their family’s history.
CASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:
NOTE: All roles are of Black/African descent.
BOY WILLIE (M, 30s, Black/African descent.) Berniece’s brash, impulsive, and fast-talking brother. Coming from Mississippi, Boy Willie plans to sell the family piano and buy the land where his ancestors once worked as slaves. (Ability to play the piano a plus, but not necessary to be cast in part.)
BERNIECE (F, 30s, Black/African descent.) Sister of Boy Willie. Strong-willed and emotionally complex. She blames her brother for her husband’s death, remaining skeptical of his bravado and chiding him for his rebellious ways. (Ability to play the piano a plus, but not necessary to be cast in part.)
LYMON (M, 30s, Black/African descent.) Boy Willie’s longtime friend. Lymon is more taciturn than his partner, speaking with a disarming “straightforwardness.” Fleeing the law, he plans to stay in the North and begin life anew. He is obsessed with women.
DOAKER (M, 40s-60s, Black/African descent.) Berniece and Boy Willie’s uncle. Wise and grounded, Doaker has spent his life working for the railroad. Like Wining Boy, he is a member of the family’s oldest living generation.
WINING BOY (M, 40s-60s, Black/African descent.) A charming, former musician who drifts in and out of his brother Doaker’s house whenever he finds himself broke. He recounts anecdotes from his travels and, along with Doaker, provides a connection to the family’s history. (Ability to play the piano a plus, but not necessary to be cast in part.)
AVERY (M, 30s, Black/African descent.) Fervently religious, he is a preacher who is trying to build his congregation. Avery moved north to court Berniece after her husband died. He is honest and ambitious and has found opportunities unavailable to him in the rural South.
MARETHA (F, 11, Black/African descent.) Berniece’s daughter. Curious and lively, Maretha symbolizes the next generation of the Charles family.
GRACE (F, 20s-30s, Black/African descent.) A vibrant young woman whom both Boy Willie and Lymon try to pick up.
BEGINNING REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:

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AUDITIONS: HADESTOWN: TEEN EDITION
2025-02-04 18:00 - 2025-02-06 18:00
AUDITIONS: HADESTOWN: Teen Edition
Produced by The Jewel Box Children’s Theater Company in collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse
Playing in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Studio Theater
Book by Book, Music & Lyrics by Anaïs Mitchell
Directed by Anna Kate Mohler
Musical Direction by Andy Zacharias
Choreography by Lea Mano

AUDITION DATES: Feb. 4 – Feb. 6, 2025

Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025 – 6pm – 9pm: Open Call
Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025 – 6pm – 9pm: Open Call
Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025 – 6pm – 9pm: Callbacks – By invitation only.

(Auditioners only need to come to one night of open call auditions. We are only seeing in-person auditioners during audition times – no video submissions.)
Please register for an audition time slot by visiting jewelboxct.org/hadestown
Audition Registration opens on January 21st
LINK TO AUDITION TIME SLOT REGISTRATION
PLEASE NOTE: In compliance with Concord Theatrical’s rules, all actors must be 19 or younger for the entire production. All minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

PERFORMANCE DATES: April 25th – May 24th, 2025

AUDITION NOTICE:
TITLE: HADESTOWN: Teen Edition
PRODUCERS: The Jewel Box Children’s Theater Company in collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse
AUTHOR: Book, Music & Lyrics by Anaïs Mitchell
DIRECTOR: Anna Kate Mohler
MUSICAL DIRECTOR: Andy Zacharias
CHOREOGRAPHER: Lea Mano
RUN: April 25th – May 24th
Fridays & Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm.
This is a volunteer community theater production. Non-Equity. There is no pay.
AUDITION DATES:
Open Call:
Dates: Tuesday February 4th & Wednesday February 5th, 2025
(Auditioners only need to come to one night of Open Call Auditions. We are only seeing in-person auditioners during audition times – no video submissions.)
Times: 6pm – 9pm
In compliance with Concord Theatrical’s rules all actors must be 19 or younger for the entire production.
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
Please register for an audition time slot by visiting jewelboxct.org/hadestown
Audition Registration opens on January 21st
LINK TO AUDITION TIME SLOT REGISTRATION

Callbacks: By Invitation Only.
Date: Thursday February 6th
Times: 6pm – 9pm
REHEARSALS:
First Read-Through: Saturday February 8th from 12 – 3pm
Regular Rehearsal: Monday through Thursday from 6pm – 9pm Starting February 10th
(Please see beginning rehearsal BELOW schedule for specific dates and times.)
Location: Long Beach Playhouse *please note, some rehearsals may take place at the Jewel Box Studio at 2050 Santa Fe Ave, Long Beach, CA 90810
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
In compliance with Concord Theatrical’s rules, all actors must be 19 or younger for the entire production. All minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Bring headshot and resume if possible. We will also have a short form for you to fill out when you arrive.
AT THE OPEN CALL: Please bring a headshot and resume if possible. Please prepare 16 bars of a contemporary musical theater or folk/pop song in the style of the show but not from the show – please no Jason Robert Brown or Sondheim songs. Bring printed sheet music for live accompanist. Karaoke or recorded tracks will not be permitted. Be prepared to take direction and answer questions.
*Please note, all first time or newer auditioners are encouraged to attend one of the free audition workshops that will be taking place at the Long Beach Playhouse on Saturday January 18th from 9am to 12 noon Saturday February 1st from 9am to 12 noon.
To register for an audition workshop, visit jewelboxct.org/hadestown
LINK TO AUDITION WORKSHOP

SHORT SYNOPSIS:
This intriguing and beautiful folk opera delivers a deeply resonant and defiantly hopeful theatrical experience. Following two intertwining love stories — that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of immortal King Hades and Lady Persephone — Hadestown invites audiences on a hell-raising journey to the underworld and back. Inspired by traditions of classic American folk music and vintage New Orleans jazz, Mitchell’s beguiling sung-through musical pits industry against nature, doubt against faith, and fear against love.

CASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:
PLEASE NOTE: This production will be double cast. The two sets of casts will alternate on different performances of the run. The dates of which cast will perform when will be determined after casting.
ORPHEUS: Tenor with strong falsetto, D3-C5. Lyre-playing poet, gifted and naïve. Ability to play guitar or learn is a plus.
EURYDICE: Mezzo-Soprano/Alto, F#3-D5. A runaway, tough and vulnerable
HADES: Bass, F2-C#4. Compulsive industrialist, boss-king of Hadestown
PERSEPHONE: Mezzo-Soprano/Alto, F3-C5. Queen of nature and the season, a lush
HERMES: Tenor/Baritone, C3-B4. Charismatic guide and storyteller, mentor to Orpheus.
FATES (3): Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto, E3-D5 (Fate 1 up to Eb5). Three Sisters, vicious and delicious, voices in the head
WORKERS (6-8): SATB. Spirits of labor and community, a physical choral presence
BEGINNING REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:

Hadestown Rehearsal Schedule v.4Download

AUDITIONS: Neil Simon’s GOD’S FAVORITE
2025-02-10 19:00 - 2025-02-12 19:00
AUDITIONS: Neil Simon’s GOD’S FAVORITE
Playing in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Mainstage Theater
By Neil Simon
Directed by James Rice

AUDITION DATES: Feb. 10 – 12, 2025

Monday, Feb. 10, 2025 – 7pm – 9pm: Open Call
Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025 – 7pm – 9pm: Open Call
Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025 – 7pm – 10pm: Callbacks – By invitation only.

(Auditioners only need to come to one night of open call auditions. We are only seeing in-person auditioners during audition times – no video submissions.)
PERFORMANCE DATES: April 5 – May 3, 2025

AUDITION NOTICE:
TITLE: GOD’S FAVORITE
AUTHOR: Neil Simon
DIRECTOR: James Rice
RUN: April 4, 2025 – May 3, 2025
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. 10 & Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025
(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. 12, 2025
Times: 7pm – 10pm
REHEARSALS:
First Read-Through: Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025 Noon – 4pm
Regular Rehearsal: Starting Feb. 17, 2025: Mon – Thur., 7pm – 10pm; Sat. 10am – 2pm
(Please see beginning rehearsal schedule BELOW for specific dates and times.)
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
NOTE: Open to working with some minor conflicts except for tech dates and performances.
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
Bring headshot and resume.
Sides for cold readings will be provided at the auditions.
SHORT SYNOPSIS:
The setting of the play is a Long Island mansion. The household consists of a pious, God-fearing tycoon named Joe Benjamin and his family: a long-suffering wife, Rose, a prodigal son, David, a pair of unique and quirky twins, Ben and Sarah, and the maid and butler, Mady and Morris. One night a messenger from God, Sidney Lipton (with a big G on their sweatshirt) arrives, and, as in the biblical story, goes through all manner of temptations to get Joe Benjamin to renounce God. When he refuses, he is visited by all the afflictions imaginable. He stands firm and the messenger has to admit defeat.
CASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:
JOE BENJAMIN (M, 45-55). Joe is the patriarch of the family, whose faith in God in tested.
SIDNEY LIPTON (Gender Open, but must present as Male, 40-55). Quirky messenger from God. Sent to test Joe’s faith.
ROSE BENJAMIN (F 45-55). Joe’s wife. A pampered Log Island housewife.
DAVID BENJAMIN (M, or Male Presenting, late 20’s). Eldest child of Joe and Rose. Intelligent, sarcastic and pessimistic. David is the family ”disappointment” who never reached his potential.
BEN BENJAMIN (M, mid-twenties). Twin of Sarah, youngest children of Joe and Rose. The twins have an IQ of 160 – between them.
SARAH BENJAMIN (F mid-twenties). Twin of Ben, youngest children of Joe and Rose. The twins have an IQ of 160 – between them.
MADY (F, age open). Housekeeper.
MORRIS (M, age open). Butler.

BEGINNING REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:

God’s Favorite Beg. Reh. Schedule V.2Download

AUDITIONS: LBP NEW WORKS FESTIVAL 2025
2025-02-25 19:00 - 21:00
AUDITION NOTICE:
THE 2025 LBP NEW WORKS FESTIVAL
TITLES: Show 1: THE ONE GOOD THING or “Are Ya Patrick Swayze?”
Show 2: JUDGEMENT OF THE EYE
AUTHORS: Joe Bravaco (The One Good Thing)
Simon Bowler (Judgement of the Eye)
DIRECTORS: Katherine White (The One Good Thing)
Michael Hovance (Judgement of the Eye)
RUN: Stage Reading of THE ONE GOOD THING on March 28, 2025 at 7pm. Stage Reading of JUDGEMENT OF THE EYE on Saturday, MARCH 29, 2025 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: Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025 (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 for days when rehearsals could possibly be scheduled.)
For Each Specific Show:
THE ONE GOOD THING
First Read-Through: March 1st, 2025 1-4pm
Regular Rehearsal: Mondays ONLY; March 3 – March 24, 7pm-10pm
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
JUDGEMENT OF THE EYE
Regular Rehearsals: Tuesdays in March, 7pm – 10pm; with the possibility of some Zoom rehearsals if needed.
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: THE ONE GOOD THING
By Joe Bravaco
Stage Reading on Friday, March 28, 2025
Directed by Katherine White
SHORT SYNOPSIS:
Two brothers in Enniskeel, a small coastal town on the Irish Sea in Fingal County, Ireland have deep heartfelt chats about life and loss, in the way that Irish men do; with sarcasm, teasing, and brotherly love. Sometimes we wait to long to tell people how we feel and these brothers go on that journey together.
CASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:
JAMIE (M, Early 30’s) a primary school teacher, gay, on the thin side, maybe losing some hair. An open, honest face. (Irish accent.)
TOMMY (M, Late 20’s) Jamie’s brother, an artist, married, handsome, more robust, a ruddy complexion. (Irish accent.)

SHOW 2: JUDGEMENT OF THE EYE
By Simon Bowler
Stage Saturday, March 29, 2025
Directed by Michael Hovance
SHORT SYNOPSIS:
Han Van Meegeren, a struggling Dutch artist, realizes his skill is forgeries and sell millions of dollars of fake art. When Germany invades, the SS compel him to sell paintings to Goering, and he makes millions more. At the end of the war, he is accused of selling national treasure to the enemy and is to be executed. He claims the paintings are fakes and to prove it he will paint another. His story exposes the contradictions of how we perceive and value art, in a tale so absurd, and with a character so flawed, it can only be true.
CASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:
HAN VAN MEEGEREN (M, 40s – 50s) Artist and Forger with a morphia addiction who wants to be remembered for their own art (Mee-Gur-en)
JO VAN MEEGEREN (F, 40s) Han’s wife who may or may not know about Han’s illicit activities.
THEO VAN WIJNGAARDEN (M, 30s – 40s) Art Dealer of questionable morals. (Vin-Garden) (Doubles with Lt. Hess)
ABRAHAM BREDIUS (M, 60s) Art Expert, Considered the preeminent authority on Vermeer (Bree-dee-us) (Doubles with Wooning)
INSPECTOR HENRICH WOONING (M, 30s-40s) Post-War Dutch Government Investigator of potential Wartime crimes. (Woo-ning) (Doubles with Bredius)
LOTTE (F, 30s) a prostitute who develops a keen interest in art. (Doubles with Emma Laan)
LT. HESS (M, 40s) Nazi officer with a demanding boss. (German Accent required) (doubles with Theo Van Wijngaarden)
JUDGE (F, 40s) Head of the court in Meegeren’s trial (Also will read stage directions.)
EMMA LAAN (F, 20s) – Bredius’ ambitious secretary (Doubles with Lotte)
GENERAL REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:

NWF 2025 General Rehearsal Schedule V.2Download

AUDITIONS: STEEL MAGNOLIAS
2025-03-24 19:00 - 2025-03-26 19:00
AUDITIONS: STEEL MAGNOLIAS
Playing in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Mainstage Theater
By Robert Harling
Directed by Phyllis B. Gitlin
AUDITION DATES: Mar. 24 – 26, 2025

Monday, Mar. 24, 2025 – 7pm – 9pm: Open Call
Tuesday, Mar. 25, 2025 – 7pm – 9pm: Open Call
Wednesday, Mar. 26, 2025 – 7pm – 10pm: Callbacks – By invitation only.

(Auditioners only need to come to one night of open call auditions. We are only seeing in-person auditioners during audition times – no video submissions.)
PERFORMANCE DATES: May 17 – June 14, 2025

AUDITION NOTICE:
TITLE: STEEL MAGNOLIAS
AUTHOR: Robert Harling
DIRECTOR: Phyllis B. Gitlin
RUN: May 16th – June 14th, 2025
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 24 & Tuesday, March 25, 2025
(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 26, 2025
Times: 7pm – 10pm
REHEARSALS:
First Read-Through: Saturday, March 29, Noon – 4pm
Regular Rehearsal: Starting March 31st, Monday-Thursday, 7pm – 10pm; Saturdays, 9am – Noon.
(Please see beginning rehearsal schedule BELOW for specific dates and times. Specifics of each regular rehearsal’s daily call will be determined after casting.)
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
NOTE: Open to working with some minor conflicts except for tech dates and performances.
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
Bring headshot and resume.
Please have a prepared monologue (60-90 seconds) of the genre.
If you do not have a monologue prepared, sides for cold readings will be provided at the auditions.
All characters have a basic, Southern stage accent.
Be sure to have your calendar to list all of your conflicts.
SHORT SYNOPSIS:
The play takes place in Truvy’s beauty salon in a small town in Louisiana, where all the ladies who are “anybody” come to get their hair done. The women are part of their town’s southern oligarchy.
CASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:
NOTE: All ethnicities and types are encouraged to audition.
All characters have a basic, Southern stage accent.
TRUVY JONES (F, 35-55). Owner of the beauty shop. She is feisty, wisecracking, and outspoken. Heart of gold, but has been dealt some hard knocks. She offers hairspray with a lot of teasing. (Ability to style hair a plus.)
ANNELLE DUPUY-DESOTO (F, 18-25). Beauty shop assistant. She is unsure and timid at the beginning of the play. Throughout the story she goes from awkward and timid to wild to very religious. Awkward. (Ability to do hair a plus.)
CLAIREE BELCHER (F, 60-70). Widow of former mayor. Grande dame. Elegant, sophisticated, intelligent and very witty with a definite sweet tooth.
SHELBY EATENTON-LATCHERIE (F, 19-28). M’Lynn’s daughter. She is strong willed, pretty and passionate. She loves her mother and the other women but has a stubborn streak.
M’LYNN EATENTON (F, 40-60). Shelby’s mother. Socially prominent career woman. Practical, intelligent, and loving. She is passionate and stubborn about her daughter.
OUISER BOUDREAX (F, 55-70). Wealthy curmudgeon. Acerbic but loveable. Southern to the core. She is eccentric and quick witted.
BEGINNING REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:

Steel Magnolias Beg. Reh. Schedule V.2Download
