OPEN AUDITIONS FOR SHE LOVES ME

AUDITION DATES:
Sunday, July 26 at 6 p.m.
Tuesday, July 28 at 6 p.m.

PRODUCTION:
Book by Joe Masteroff , Music by Jerry Bock, Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick
Directed by Richard K. Stoodley, Music Direction by John Krause, Choreography by Trevor Jones

PLAY SYNOPSIS:
She Loves Me is a classic, romantic musical comedy about two feuding perfume clerks in 1930s Budapest who intensely dislike each other. Unbeknownst to them, they are each other’s secret "Dear Friend" pen pal, having fallen in love entirely through anonymous letters. 

The heartwarming story explores several engaging elements:

• The plot: Amalia Balash and Georg Nowack are constantly clashing while working at Maraczek's Parfumerie. Meanwhile, outside of work, both find comfort and romance responding to "lonely hearts" newspaper ads and writing to their mystery admirers. The audience gets to watch the comedy and tension unfold as Georg discovers his workplace rival is actually his dream pen pal, and sets out to win her heart. 

• With a charming, Golden Age score by Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick (who also wrote Fiddler on the Roof) and a book by Joe Masteroff, it is known for its sweet, nostalgic, and emotional musical numbers

ROLES:

• Georg Nowack: 30s-60s - The store's assistant manager. He is shy, intelligent, and a hopeless romantic. He is secretly carrying on a passionate, anonymous correspondence with his "Dear Friend".

• Amalia Balash: 30s-60s - The newest sales clerk at the parfumerie. She is an engaging, well-read woman who is highly principled but can be nervous and headstrong. Unbeknownst to her, she is Georg's mystery pen pal.

• Mr Maraczek: 50s-70s - The genial but authoritative owner of Maraczek's Parfumerie. He values Georg but finds his life thrown into turmoil by suspicions regarding his wife's fidelity.

• Ilona Ritter: 30s-60s - An attractive, thirty-something sales clerk at the shop. She is outgoing and street-smart, but tends to get tangled up with the wrong men.

• Steven Kodaly: 30s-60s - A handsome, dapper, and sleek sales clerk. He is a well-liked employee but ultimately a shallow womanizer who takes advantage of women.

• Arpad Laszlo: 16-22 - The store's indefatigable, ambitious teenage delivery boy. He is sharp, eager to learn, and fully expects to own the parfumerie one day.

• Ladislav Sipos: 40s-70s - A fretful, middle-aged salesman with a family. He acts as a grounded friend, advisor, and peacemaker to Georg.

• Head Waiter: Any age, any gender - The snobby, easily irritated Maître D' at the Café Imperiale who despises disruptions to his establishment's romantic atmosphere.

• Busboy: 20s-40s - A clutzy, deeply comedic worker at the Café Imperiale prone to physical comedy and pratfalls.

SEE WEBSITE FOR MORE DETAILS

OPEN AUDITIONS FOR SHE LOVES ME

AUDITION DATES:
Sunday, July 26 at 6 p.m.
Tuesday, July 28 at 6 p.m.

PRODUCTION:
Book by Joe Masteroff , Music by Jerry Bock, Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick
Directed by Richard K. Stoodley, Music Direction by John Krause, Choreography by Trevor Jones

PLAY SYNOPSIS:
She Loves Me is a classic, romantic musical comedy about two feuding perfume clerks in 1930s Budapest who intensely dislike each other. Unbeknownst to them, they are each other’s secret "Dear Friend" pen pal, having fallen in love entirely through anonymous letters. 

The heartwarming story explores several engaging elements:

• The plot: Amalia Balash and Georg Nowack are constantly clashing while working at Maraczek's Parfumerie. Meanwhile, outside of work, both find comfort and romance responding to "lonely hearts" newspaper ads and writing to their mystery admirers. The audience gets to watch the comedy and tension unfold as Georg discovers his workplace rival is actually his dream pen pal, and sets out to win her heart. 

• With a charming, Golden Age score by Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick (who also wrote Fiddler on the Roof) and a book by Joe Masteroff, it is known for its sweet, nostalgic, and emotional musical numbers

ROLES:

• Georg Nowack: 30s-60s - The store's assistant manager. He is shy, intelligent, and a hopeless romantic. He is secretly carrying on a passionate, anonymous correspondence with his "Dear Friend".

• Amalia Balash: 30s-60s - The newest sales clerk at the parfumerie. She is an engaging, well-read woman who is highly principled but can be nervous and headstrong. Unbeknownst to her, she is Georg's mystery pen pal.

• Mr Maraczek: 50s-70s - The genial but authoritative owner of Maraczek's Parfumerie. He values Georg but finds his life thrown into turmoil by suspicions regarding his wife's fidelity.

• Ilona Ritter: 30s-60s - An attractive, thirty-something sales clerk at the shop. She is outgoing and street-smart, but tends to get tangled up with the wrong men.

• Steven Kodaly: 30s-60s - A handsome, dapper, and sleek sales clerk. He is a well-liked employee but ultimately a shallow womanizer who takes advantage of women.

• Arpad Laszlo: 16-22 - The store's indefatigable, ambitious teenage delivery boy. He is sharp, eager to learn, and fully expects to own the parfumerie one day.

• Ladislav Sipos: 40s-70s - A fretful, middle-aged salesman with a family. He acts as a grounded friend, advisor, and peacemaker to Georg.

• Head Waiter: Any age, any gender - The snobby, easily irritated Maître D' at the Café Imperiale who despises disruptions to his establishment's romantic atmosphere.

• Busboy: 20s-40s - A clutzy, deeply comedic worker at the Café Imperiale prone to physical comedy and pratfalls.

SEE WEBSITE FOR MORE DETAILS

SPECIAL SUMMER PRESENTATION

SUMMER CAMP CABARET

Produced and hosted by Cleo Qupid

Dazzling cabaret and burlesque! (18+ event. Details to come.)

7:30 pm — All tickets just $20!

July 25, 2026

Not included in season subscription.

SPECIAL SUMMER PRESENTATION

STAND-UP COMEDY NIGHT

Produced and hosted by Brandon Ciotto

Some of the area’s top comedians present an evening of great stand-up comedy. Featuring Abdul Hadi, Bill Lake, Rachel Daze, and Josh Wilbert.

7:00 pm — All tickets just $15!

SWEENEY TODD

Music & Lyrics by STEPHEN SONDHEIM • Book by HUGH WHEELER • Directed by NOAH A. PRICE
Music Direction by CAROLYN GOODFELLOW

The hit Broadway musical about a Victorian-era barber who swears revenge on the corrupt judge who ruined his life. When revenge eludes him, Sweeney turns to murder, while Mrs. Lovett bakes the bodies into meat pies and sells them to the unsuspecting public. Dark comedy and terror in one amazing musical.

June 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14, 2026

SWEENEY TODD

Music & Lyrics by STEPHEN SONDHEIM • Book by HUGH WHEELER • Directed by NOAH A. PRICE
Music Direction by CAROLYN GOODFELLOW

The hit Broadway musical about a Victorian-era barber who swears revenge on the corrupt judge who ruined his life. When revenge eludes him, Sweeney turns to murder, while Mrs. Lovett bakes the bodies into meat pies and sells them to the unsuspecting public. Dark comedy and terror in one amazing musical.

June 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14, 2026

SWEENEY TODD

Music & Lyrics by STEPHEN SONDHEIM • Book by HUGH WHEELER • Directed by NOAH A. PRICE
Music Direction by CAROLYN GOODFELLOW

The hit Broadway musical about a Victorian-era barber who swears revenge on the corrupt judge who ruined his life. When revenge eludes him, Sweeney turns to murder, while Mrs. Lovett bakes the bodies into meat pies and sells them to the unsuspecting public. Dark comedy and terror in one amazing musical.

June 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14, 2026

SWEENEY TODD

Music & Lyrics by STEPHEN SONDHEIM • Book by HUGH WHEELER • Directed by NOAH A. PRICE
Music Direction by CAROLYN GOODFELLOW

The hit Broadway musical about a Victorian-era barber who swears revenge on the corrupt judge who ruined his life. When revenge eludes him, Sweeney turns to murder, while Mrs. Lovett bakes the bodies into meat pies and sells them to the unsuspecting public. Dark comedy and terror in one amazing musical.

June 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14, 2026

SWEENEY TODD

Music & Lyrics by STEPHEN SONDHEIM • Book by HUGH WHEELER • Directed by NOAH A. PRICE
Music Direction by CAROLYN GOODFELLOW

The hit Broadway musical about a Victorian-era barber who swears revenge on the corrupt judge who ruined his life. When revenge eludes him, Sweeney turns to murder, while Mrs. Lovett bakes the bodies into meat pies and sells them to the unsuspecting public. Dark comedy and terror in one amazing musical.

June 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14, 2026

SWEENEY TODD

Music & Lyrics by STEPHEN SONDHEIM • Book by HUGH WHEELER • Directed by NOAH A. PRICE
Music Direction by CAROLYN GOODFELLOW

The hit Broadway musical about a Victorian-era barber who swears revenge on the corrupt judge who ruined his life. When revenge eludes him, Sweeney turns to murder, while Mrs. Lovett bakes the bodies into meat pies and sells them to the unsuspecting public. Dark comedy and terror in one amazing musical.

June 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14, 2026

SWEENEY TODD

Music & Lyrics by STEPHEN SONDHEIM • Book by HUGH WHEELER • Directed by NOAH A. PRICE
Music Direction by CAROLYN GOODFELLOW

The hit Broadway musical about a Victorian-era barber who swears revenge on the corrupt judge who ruined his life. When revenge eludes him, Sweeney turns to murder, while Mrs. Lovett bakes the bodies into meat pies and sells them to the unsuspecting public. Dark comedy and terror in one amazing musical.

June 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14, 2026

SWEENEY TODD

Music & Lyrics by STEPHEN SONDHEIM • Book by HUGH WHEELER • Directed by NOAH A. PRICE
Music Direction by CAROLYN GOODFELLOW

The hit Broadway musical about a Victorian-era barber who swears revenge on the corrupt judge who ruined his life. When revenge eludes him, Sweeney turns to murder, while Mrs. Lovett bakes the bodies into meat pies and sells them to the unsuspecting public. Dark comedy and terror in one amazing musical.

June 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14, 2026

OPEN AUDITIONS for Fame Jr.

Tuesday, May 26 and Wednesday, May 27
from 5 to 7 pm at Players Theatre, 1108 State St., Utica

Conceived by David de Silva • Book by JOSE FERNANDEZ • Lyrics by JACQUES LEVY • Music by STEVE MARGOSHES
Direction and Music Direction by MIA DEBERNARDIS • Choreography by HAILEY O’HERN

ABOUT THE PLAY:

Fame Jr. is the pop culture musical phenomenon about the legendary New York High School of the Performing Arts, adapted for younger performers. Following the international acclaim of the hit motion picture, television series, and stage show, Fame The Musical Jr. is nothing short of a global phenomenon featuring a high-energy, contemporary pop score (which includes the hit title song) and a touching coming-of-age story.

ROLES / CHARACTERS (All roles for performers ages 13-19 only):

• Nick Piazza - strong vocals

• Serena Katz - strong vocals

• Carmen Diaz - Strong vocals & movement

• Mabel Washington - strong vocals

• Miss Esther Sherman (English Teacher) - strong vocals

• Ms. Greta Bell (Dance Teacher) - strong vocals

• Joe (Jose) Vegas - Hispanic accent

• Tyrone Jackson - African American

• Iris Kelly - Dancer

• Schlomo Metzenbaum

• Grace (Lambchops) Lamb

• Goodman (Goody) King

• Mr. Myers (Acting Teacher)

• Mr. Sheinkopf (Music Teacher)

• Acting ensemble

• Music ensemble

• Dance ensemble

AUDITION EXPECTATIONS:

Auditions will include: singing a song of the performer’s choice, a capella (no accompaniment); reading from the script; and simple dance movements. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Director Mia DeBernardis: miadebernardis@gmail.com.

PERFORMANCE DATES:

September 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 2026
(Please note that Thursday and Friday performances begin at 7:30 pm, and Saturday and Sunday performances begin at 2 pm.)

OPEN AUDITIONS for Fame Jr.

Tuesday, May 26 and Wednesday, May 27
from 5 to 7 pm at Players Theatre, 1108 State St., Utica

Conceived by David de Silva • Book by JOSE FERNANDEZ • Lyrics by JACQUES LEVY • Music by STEVE MARGOSHES
Direction and Music Direction by MIA DEBERNARDIS • Choreography by HAILEY O’HERN

ABOUT THE PLAY:

Fame Jr. is the pop culture musical phenomenon about the legendary New York High School of the Performing Arts, adapted for younger performers. Following the international acclaim of the hit motion picture, television series, and stage show, Fame The Musical Jr. is nothing short of a global phenomenon featuring a high-energy, contemporary pop score (which includes the hit title song) and a touching coming-of-age story.

ROLES / CHARACTERS (All roles for performers ages 13-19 only):

• Nick Piazza - strong vocals

• Serena Katz - strong vocals

• Carmen Diaz - Strong vocals & movement

• Mabel Washington - strong vocals

• Miss Esther Sherman (English Teacher) - strong vocals

• Ms. Greta Bell (Dance Teacher) - strong vocals

• Joe (Jose) Vegas - Hispanic accent

• Tyrone Jackson - African American

• Iris Kelly - Dancer

• Schlomo Metzenbaum

• Grace (Lambchops) Lamb

• Goodman (Goody) King

• Mr. Myers (Acting Teacher)

• Mr. Sheinkopf (Music Teacher)

• Acting ensemble

• Music ensemble

• Dance ensemble

AUDITION EXPECTATIONS:

Auditions will include: singing a song of the performer’s choice, a capella (no accompaniment); reading from the script; and simple dance movements. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Director Mia DeBernardis: miadebernardis@gmail.com.

PERFORMANCE DATES:

September 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 2026
(Please note that Thursday and Friday performances begin at 7:30 pm, and Saturday and Sunday performances begin at 2 pm.)

BUS STOP

By WILLIAM INGE • Directed by MARILEE ENSIGN

In the middle of a howling snowstorm, a bus out of Kansas City must stop at a small roadside diner where the weary travelers on board must take refuge until morning. Cherie, a nightclub singer, is being pursued by “a young cowboy with all the romantic finesse of a rodeo bull.” A classic!

April 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 2026

BUS STOP

By WILLIAM INGE • Directed by MARILEE ENSIGN

In the middle of a howling snowstorm, a bus out of Kansas City must stop at a small roadside diner where the weary travelers on board must take refuge until morning. Cherie, a nightclub singer, is being pursued by “a young cowboy with all the romantic finesse of a rodeo bull.” A classic!

April 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 2026

BUS STOP

By WILLIAM INGE • Directed by MARILEE ENSIGN

In the middle of a howling snowstorm, a bus out of Kansas City must stop at a small roadside diner where the weary travelers on board must take refuge until morning. Cherie, a nightclub singer, is being pursued by “a young cowboy with all the romantic finesse of a rodeo bull.” A classic!

April 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 2026

BUS STOP

By WILLIAM INGE • Directed by MARILEE ENSIGN

In the middle of a howling snowstorm, a bus out of Kansas City must stop at a small roadside diner where the weary travelers on board must take refuge until morning. Cherie, a nightclub singer, is being pursued by “a young cowboy with all the romantic finesse of a rodeo bull.” A classic!

April 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 2026

BUS STOP

By WILLIAM INGE • Directed by MARILEE ENSIGN

In the middle of a howling snowstorm, a bus out of Kansas City must stop at a small roadside diner where the weary travelers on board must take refuge until morning. Cherie, a nightclub singer, is being pursued by “a young cowboy with all the romantic finesse of a rodeo bull.” A classic!

April 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 2026

BUS STOP

By WILLIAM INGE • Directed by MARILEE ENSIGN

In the middle of a howling snowstorm, a bus out of Kansas City must stop at a small roadside diner where the weary travelers on board must take refuge until morning. Cherie, a nightclub singer, is being pursued by “a young cowboy with all the romantic finesse of a rodeo bull.” A classic!

April 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 2026

OPEN AUDITIONS for

Sweeney Todd:
The Demon Barber of Fleet Steet

March 6 and 7 from 6 pm-9 pm at Players Theater

Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, Book by Hugh Wheeler

Directed by Shannon Migliore, Assistant Directed by Christian Shaefer, Music Directed by Sarah Cohea

You can download audition cuts at this link:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1GTiKX9osg23rshRxx8aRtQvSaxokjdz7?usp=sharing

SHOW SYNOPSIS:
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street is about a Victorian-era barber who swears revenge on the corrupt judge who ruined his life. When revenge eludes him, Sweeney turns to murder, while Mrs. Lovett bakes the bodies into meat pies and sells them to the unsuspecting public—dark comedy and terror in one amazing musical.

CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS:

• Sweeney Todd (F2-Gb4) Age: 40 to 55: A wrongfully imprisoned barber seeking to right the wrongs committed against him. He is Johanna's father, singularly focused on taking bloody revenge. Our story's tormented protagonist.

• Mrs. Lovett (G3-E5) Age: 35 to 50: An entrepreneurial and amoral meat pie shop owner. She falls in love with Todd and turns his desire for revenge into a profitable business venture.

• Anthony Hope (Bb2-F4) Age: 20 to 30: A naive and youthful sailor returning to London. He helps Todd return to London and unexpectedly falls in love with Johanna.

• Johanna (Bb3-A5) Age: 18 to 21: A spritely girl, full of innocence, constantly yearning for freedom. Todd's long-lost daughter and Turpin's ward.

• Tobias Ragg (Bb2-Ab4) Age: 12 to 18: A poor youngster apprenticed to Pirelli. He finds a surrogate family in Todd and Lovett.

• Judge Turpin (E2-Gb4) Age: 50 to 65: A lecherous public official who portrays himself as a sanctimonious authoritarian. He takes advantage of his position in the city and is responsible for imprisoning Todd.

• Beadle Bamford (D3-D5) Age: 40 to 55: A pompous public official. He is deeply loyal to the corrupt Turpin.

• Beggar Woman (Ab3-F5 ) Age: 35 to 50: A deranged and schizophrenic woman who harbors a dark, surprising secret.

• Adolfo Pirelli (B2-C5) Age: 30 to 45: A flamboyant Italian rival barber; a charlatan with a secret past.

• Jonas Fogg (non-singing) Age: 35 to 60: The owner of Fogg's Asylum. He sells the hair of madmen to wigmakers.

• Ensemble: Greek Chorus - Townspeople; Policemen; Lunatics

AUDITION EXPECTATIONS:

Everyone is encouraged to attend the first night of auditions; the second night will act as callbacks. If you are unable to attend the first night, please contact Shannon Migliore at shannonmigliore13@gmail.com for a second night audition

• The audition room will be closed, and an accompaniment recording will be available for the provided cuts.

• Sides will be provided at auditions.

• Choreography: minimal with a focus on choreographed movement.

NOTE: If you’re not available for the audition dates, please reach out to Shannon Migliore at shannonmigliore13@gmail.com. Video auditions will be accepted if they are sent in before the closing of auditions on night number two (March 7th).

PERFORMANCE DATES:

Thursdays: June 4 & 11 at 7:30 pm
Fridays: June 5 & 12 at 7:30 pm
Saturdays: June 6 & 13 at 2 pm
Sundays: June 7 & 14 at 2 pm

OPEN AUDITIONS for

Sweeney Todd:
The Demon Barber of Fleet Steet

March 6 and 7 from 6 pm-9 pm at Players Theater

Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, Book by Hugh Wheeler

Directed by Shannon Migliore, Assistant Directed by Christian Shaefer, Music Directed by Sarah Cohea

You can download audition cuts at this link:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1GTiKX9osg23rshRxx8aRtQvSaxokjdz7?usp=sharing

SHOW SYNOPSIS:
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street is about a Victorian-era barber who swears revenge on the corrupt judge who ruined his life. When revenge eludes him, Sweeney turns to murder, while Mrs. Lovett bakes the bodies into meat pies and sells them to the unsuspecting public—dark comedy and terror in one amazing musical.

CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS:

• Sweeney Todd (F2-Gb4) Age: 40 to 55: A wrongfully imprisoned barber seeking to right the wrongs committed against him. He is Johanna's father, singularly focused on taking bloody revenge. Our story's tormented protagonist.

• Mrs. Lovett (G3-E5) Age: 35 to 50: An entrepreneurial and amoral meat pie shop owner. She falls in love with Todd and turns his desire for revenge into a profitable business venture.

• Anthony Hope (Bb2-F4) Age: 20 to 30: A naive and youthful sailor returning to London. He helps Todd return to London and unexpectedly falls in love with Johanna.

• Johanna (Bb3-A5) Age: 18 to 21: A spritely girl, full of innocence, constantly yearning for freedom. Todd's long-lost daughter and Turpin's ward.

• Tobias Ragg (Bb2-Ab4) Age: 12 to 18: A poor youngster apprenticed to Pirelli. He finds a surrogate family in Todd and Lovett.

• Judge Turpin (E2-Gb4) Age: 50 to 65: A lecherous public official who portrays himself as a sanctimonious authoritarian. He takes advantage of his position in the city and is responsible for imprisoning Todd.

• Beadle Bamford (D3-D5) Age: 40 to 55: A pompous public official. He is deeply loyal to the corrupt Turpin.

• Beggar Woman (Ab3-F5 ) Age: 35 to 50: A deranged and schizophrenic woman who harbors a dark, surprising secret.

• Adolfo Pirelli (B2-C5) Age: 30 to 45: A flamboyant Italian rival barber; a charlatan with a secret past.

• Jonas Fogg (non-singing) Age: 35 to 60: The owner of Fogg's Asylum. He sells the hair of madmen to wigmakers.

• Ensemble: Greek Chorus - Townspeople; Policemen; Lunatics

AUDITION EXPECTATIONS:

Everyone is encouraged to attend the first night of auditions; the second night will act as callbacks. If you are unable to attend the first night, please contact Shannon Migliore at shannonmigliore13@gmail.com for a second night audition

• The audition room will be closed, and an accompaniment recording will be available for the provided cuts.

• Sides will be provided at auditions.

• Choreography: minimal with a focus on choreographed movement.

NOTE: If you’re not available for the audition dates, please reach out to Shannon Migliore at shannonmigliore13@gmail.com. Video auditions will be accepted if they are sent in before the closing of auditions on night number two (March 7th).

PERFORMANCE DATES:

Thursdays: June 4 & 11 at 7:30 pm
Fridays: June 5 & 12 at 7:30 pm
Saturdays: June 6 & 13 at 2 pm
Sundays: June 7 & 14 at 2 pm

By A. R. GURNEY • Directed by DEBORAH MARTIN

Andrew and Melissa are childhood friends whose lifelong correspondence begins with birthday party thank-you notes and summer camp postcards... and continues through the college years... and for the rest of their lives. Andy’s last letter makes it clear how much they’ve meant to each other over the years — as only true lovers can.

By A. R. GURNEY • Directed by DEBORAH MARTIN

Andrew and Melissa are childhood friends whose lifelong correspondence begins with birthday party thank-you notes and summer camp postcards... and continues through the college years... and for the rest of their lives. Andy’s last letter makes it clear how much they’ve meant to each other over the years — as only true lovers can.

THE GODS OF COMEDY

By KEN LUDWIG • Directed by ERIC ALMLEAF

What do you do when you’re a classics professor at one of the greatest universities in America and find a long-lost manuscript by Euripides that will make you famous throughout the world? You lose it, of course. And then you call on the ancient Greek Gods of Comedy to get you out of the mess!

January 23, 24, 25, 30, 31, February 1, 2026

THE GODS OF COMEDY

By KEN LUDWIG • Directed by ERIC ALMLEAF

What do you do when you’re a classics professor at one of the greatest universities in America and find a long-lost manuscript by Euripides that will make you famous throughout the world? You lose it, of course. And then you call on the ancient Greek Gods of Comedy to get you out of the mess!

January 23, 24, 25, 30, 31, February 1, 2026

THE GODS OF COMEDY

By KEN LUDWIG • Directed by ERIC ALMLEAF

What do you do when you’re a classics professor at one of the greatest universities in America and find a long-lost manuscript by Euripides that will make you famous throughout the world? You lose it, of course. And then you call on the ancient Greek Gods of Comedy to get you out of the mess!

January 23, 24, 25, 30, 31, February 1, 2026

AUDITIONS:

Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 6 - 8 pm
Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 6 – 8 pm

WRITTEN BY WILLIAM INGE
DIRECTED BY MARILEE ENSIGN

CHARACTERS:

• Bo Decker: A sometimes bigger-than-life, young, impulsive rancher and rodeo cowboy infatuated with Cherie, whom he abducted. Can play early to late  20s.

• Cherie: A singer from the Ozarks, fragile and confused, trying to escape her past and Bo. Can play early to mid 20s.

• Virgil Blessing: A kind, older ranch hand and Bo's mentor, providing a grounding influence.  Can play early to late  40s - 60s.

• Grace Hoyland: The resilient, middle-aged owner of the diner, deserted by her husband. Can play late  30s -  mid 50s.

• Elma Duckworth: A bright, dramatic high school girl working for Grace, full of dreams. Can play high school age.

• Dr. Gerald Lyman: An alcoholic college professor with a history of failed marriages.  Can play late 40s to late 50s.

• Sheriff Will Masters: The local lawman, a regular at the diner, maintaining order.  Can play early 40s to late  50s.

• Carl: The experienced, world-weary bus driver.  Can play late  30s -  mid 50s.

PLAY SYNOPSIS: 

Bus Stop takes place just after midnight during heavy snowfall in a dingy rural Kansas diner, serving as a temporary refuge for passengers from a bus that must lay over due to closed roads. With a mix of humor, the play becomes a vivid backdrop for exploring themes of loneliness and human connection, as the characters, preoccupied with their own issues, struggle to engage with one another. 

AUDITION EXPECTATIONS:

Cold readings from the script. (If anyone wants to read the script, they can contact the director, Marilee Ensign via email: mjoyensign@gmail.com)

ALSO NEEDED:

Looking for a lighting designer and sound designer.

AUDITIONS:

Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 6 - 8 pm
Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 6 – 8 pm

WRITTEN BY WILLIAM INGE
DIRECTED BY MARILEE ENSIGN

CHARACTERS:

• Bo Decker: A sometimes bigger-than-life, young, impulsive rancher and rodeo cowboy infatuated with Cherie, whom he abducted. Can play early to late  20s.

• Cherie: A singer from the Ozarks, fragile and confused, trying to escape her past and Bo. Can play early to mid 20s.

• Virgil Blessing: A kind, older ranch hand and Bo's mentor, providing a grounding influence.  Can play early to late  40s - 60s.

• Grace Hoyland: The resilient, middle-aged owner of the diner, deserted by her husband. Can play late  30s -  mid 50s.

• Elma Duckworth: A bright, dramatic high school girl working for Grace, full of dreams. Can play high school age.

• Dr. Gerald Lyman: An alcoholic college professor with a history of failed marriages.  Can play late 40s to late 50s.

• Sheriff Will Masters: The local lawman, a regular at the diner, maintaining order.  Can play early 40s to late  50s.

• Carl: The experienced, world-weary bus driver.  Can play late  30s -  mid 50s.

PLAY SYNOPSIS: 

Bus Stop takes place just after midnight during heavy snowfall in a dingy rural Kansas diner, serving as a temporary refuge for passengers from a bus that must lay over due to closed roads. With a mix of humor, the play becomes a vivid backdrop for exploring themes of loneliness and human connection, as the characters, preoccupied with their own issues, struggle to engage with one another. 

AUDITION EXPECTATIONS:

Cold readings from the script. (If anyone wants to read the script, they can contact the director, Marilee Ensign via email: mjoyensign@gmail.com)

ALSO NEEDED:

Looking for a lighting designer and sound designer.

THE GODS OF COMEDY

By KEN LUDWIG • Directed by ERIC ALMLEAF

What do you do when you’re a classics professor at one of the greatest universities in America and find a long-lost manuscript by Euripides that will make you famous throughout the world? You lose it, of course. And then you call on the ancient Greek Gods of Comedy to get you out of the mess!

January 23, 24, 25, 30, 31, February 1, 2026