Open Auditions for Moon Over Buffalo
Langham Court Theatre Society is an inclusive environment, and we encourage everyone to come out and audition.
Written by Ken Ludwig, Directed by Morgan McLeod
Performance Dates: May 10 – 28, 2023 No preparation is necessary for the audition as you will be participating in a cold read. Rehearsals will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays evening, and Sunday afternoons. If you need further information, please contact the producer Holly McGimpsey at hollymcg@hotmail.ca
Location
Langham Court Theatre located at 805 Langham Court. Please enter by the stage door which is located on the south side of the building at the parking lot level
Audition dates and times
- Saturday, March 4 at 1 pm
- Sunday, March 5 at 1 pm
- Callbacks will be held Tuesday, March 7 at 6:30 pm
The Story
In this madcap 1950s comedy, Charlotte and George Hay are on tour in Buffalo with a repertory consisting of Cyrano de Bergerac (the “revised, one nostril version”) and Noel Coward’s Private Lives, when they receive word that they might just have one last shot at stardom, a famous director is coming to town to see their matinee.
Character Descriptions
George Hay (Male, 40-55) – Very dramatic, a slapstick type, over-the-top actor with aspirations to be famous. He’s a bit of a ladies man, but really is devoted to his wife, Charlotte. Must be able to do strong physical comedy, including pratfalls, running, stage combat (fencing), etc.
Charlotte Hay (Female, 40-55) – She helps to run the acting troupe and plays all the leads even those for which she is a bit too old. A drama queen who is a consummate actress…and who still dreams of being a star. Should be able to do broad, physical comedy and an upper-class British accent (for Private Lives).
Ethel (Female, 60-70s) – Charlotte’s mother. Sometimes grumpy (especially about her daughter’s husband), a trouble-maker, hard of hearing, leading to comic misunderstandings. Should have huge stage presence and strong comedic skills.
Rosalind “Roz” Hay (Female, 20-30s) – George and Charlotte’s daughter, used to be an actress and a member of their acting troupe, but she decided that she wanted a real career, so she left – determined never to act again – or be like her parents. Arrives with her new fiancé, Howard…but may still harbour feelings for her ex, Paul. Should also be able to do an upper-class British accent.
Eileen (Female, 20s) – An aspiring actress, eager to please. She has a crush on George and has been having a fling with him. She wants to be a leading actress with the company, and will do anything to get what she wants.
Howard (Male, late 20s-early 30s) – A weatherman and Rosalind’s fiancé. He comes across as a wimp, a little annoying, nervous, and very excitable. Must be able to do strong physical comedy.
Paul (Male, late 20s-early 30s) – A member of the acting troupe, who used to be with Rosalind and still loves her and wants her back; but he is an actor first and foremost, so he wouldn’t leave the troupe to be with her. Paul has a quiet, subtle sense of humour and often holds the company together. Must be able to do strong physical comedy and an upper-class British accent.
Richard (Male, 40-55) – George and Charlotte’s attorney, but he is in love with Charlotte – always trying to get her to leave George. He is wealthy and used to getting what he wants, and he is both amused and perplexed by the Hay family.
Langham Court Theatre is a community theatre powered by volunteers and all actors and crew are unpaid. If you are selected for the cast, you must become a member of the Langham Court Theatre Society. The Society has ZERO TOLERANCE for bullying, racism, harassment, and other behaviours that cause harm to members of our community. If selected, you will be required to adhere to our Code of Conduct.
