Love Street Playhouse Announces Auditions for “Moon Over Buffalo”
Type: Theater
Location: 126 Loves Ave, Woodland, WA 98674
Love Street Playhouse is excited to host auditions for its upcoming production of Moon Over Buffalo, a fast-paced comedy by Ken Ludwig. Auditions will take place on Monday, February 3, at 6:30 p.m. at Love Street Playhouse, located at 126 Loves Ave., Woodland, WA.
About the Show
Set in 1953 Buffalo, Moon Over Buffalo follows fading theater stars George and Charlotte Hay, whose tumultuous careers and personal lives take a chaotic turn when they learn that legendary film director Frank Capra may be in the audience for their matinee performance. With a chance at Hollywood stardom on the line, the couple scrambles to keep their act—and their marriage—together in this hilarious, high-energy farce.
Performance & Rehearsal Information
Performances will run from April 25 to May 18. Specific showtimes will be announced later.
Audition Details
- Roles Available: 8 roles for actors ages 20 and older
- Audition Format: Cold readings from the script (no monologues required)
What to Bring:
- A headshot (non-professional is fine)
- A personal calendar for scheduling conflicts
- An optional theater résumé
Arrival Time: Please arrive a few minutes early to fill out an audition form.
Roles:
George Hay – (Male, 50s+) A melodramatic, over-the-top actor. Must do strong physical comedy, including pratfalls, running, stage fencing, etc.
Audition Sides: p18-19, 33-35, 53-54, 56-57, 63-64, 70-73
Charlotte Hay – (Female, 50s+) George’s actress wife. She helps run the acting troupe and plays all the leads, even those for which she is a bit too old. Must be able to do an upper-class British accent.
Audition Sides: p 18-19, 49-50, 54-55, 56-57, 60-62, 65-66
Ethel – (Female, 70s+) Charlotte’s grumpy, trouble-making mother. She is hard of hearing, which leads to many comic misunderstandings. This actress must have a huge stage presence and strong comedic skills.
Audition Sides: p. 10-12, 18-19
Rosalind “Roz” Hay – (Female, 20-30) George and Charlotte’s daughter. She left the acting troupe for a “real career”, determined to never act again – or be like her parents. Must be able to do an upper-crust British accent.
Audition Sides: p. 10-13, 49-50, 50-51, 54-55, 56-57
Eileen – (Female, early 20s) An eager-to-please aspiring actress who is having a fling with George.
Audition Sides: p. 33-35, 70-71
Howard – (Male, late 20-early 30s) Roz’s fiancé. He is a weatherman. He is also a nervous, annoying, and very excitable wimp. Must be able to do strong physical comedy.
Audition Sides: p12-13, 60-62, 65-66, 72-73
Paul – (Male, late 20s-early 30s) A member of the troupe who used to be in love with Rosalind and wants her back. A dedicated actor, he did not leave the troupe when she did. Must be able to do strong physical comedy.
Audition Sides: p49-50, 50-51, 54-55, 56-57, 63-64, 72-73
Richard – (Male, 50s+) George and Charlotte’s attorney. He loves Charlotte and constantly tries 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.
See this link for sides, monologues, more info.
How to Prepare
While no formal preparation is required, auditioners are encouraged to review script excerpts in advance. Details about available roles, the rehearsal schedule, and script sides can be found at lovestreetplayhouse.com/auditions.
For questions, contact melinda@lovestreetplayhouse.com.
Since its founding in 2007, Love Street Playhouse has provided a welcoming space for community-driven theater, bringing people together to learn, create, and celebrate the arts in Woodland, WA.
See: https://lovestreetplayhouse.com/
The playhouse is located at: 126 Loves Ave, Woodland, WA 98674