Auditions

AUDITIONS for
Ken Ludwig’s MOON OVER BUFFALO
Directed by Faith Sullivan

TWO AUDITION DATES!
Sunday, November 8, 6:00-8:00pm
Monday, November 9, 7:00-9:00pm
Greenspace Center, 815 Market St, Lewisburg

To be performed February 12-21, 2027 at the same location

RiverStage Community theatre cordially invites you to open auditions for the next show of our 2026-27 mainstage season, “MOON OVER BUFFALO” by Ken Ludwig!

Auditioners are welcome to attend either audition session (do not need to attend both), and do not need to prepare material ahead of time, but will be given readings from the script to perform aloud. Auditioners should also be prepared to provide their contact information and informationa about any scheduling conflicts from now through February 21st. Exact rehearsal schedule will depend on the cast’s conflicts, but some rehearsals will begin in November/December, with the bulk of rehearals in January/February, approximtely 3 or 4 times per week, though not every actor will be needed for every rehearsal.

Show Overview
It is the summer of 1953, and George and Charlotte Hay, former Broadway stars, have taken their run-down touring company to Buffalo, New York. In Buffalo they have the intention of running “Cyrano de Bergerac” and “Private Lives” in repertory, all the while grumbling about missed Hollywood opportunities. But on-stage harmony is compromised when George performs an off-stage infidelity, impregnating the company’s ingenue. When Charlotte learns of this, she prepares to run away with the family lawyer, sending George on a grief-stricken binge. Meanwhile, it turns out that Frank Capra is headed to town on a talent scouting mission looking to hire the couple for his swashbuckling Scarlet Pimpernel epic. As a result, the Hay family — including scornful, deaf mother-in-law Ethel, determinedly practical daughter Rosalind, and dashing actor Paul, Rosalind’s ex-boyfriend — must work overtime to get an intoxicated George into his Cyrano hat and nose…. or is it his Elyot Chase smoking jacket? With the entrance of Rosalind’s fiancé, anxious TV weatherman Howard (one man with two mistaken identities) and Richard Maynard (the wealthy lawyer hoping to lure Charlotte away to his mansion), the confusion only intensifies.

Character Overview: The ages shown below are the script suggestions. However, the director encourages anyone interested to audition for the show, even if your age doesn’t match up with certain roles.

* George Hay, a traveling actor, age 50s
* Charlotte Hay, George’s wife and actress in his company, age 50s
* Ethel, Charlotte’s nearly deaf mother, Age 70s
* Rosalind, The Hays’ daughter, who left the stage to lead a “normal” life, Age 20s – 30s
* Howard, A TV weatherman and Rosalind’s fiancé, Age 20s – 30s
* Eileen, An actress in the company, Age 20s
* Paul, Stage manager for the company and Rosalind’s ex-fiancé, Age 20s – 30s
* Richard, A lovesick lawyer who is courting Charlotte, Age 50s

RiverStage is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion both on and off the stage. We believe community theatre should create opportunities for people of all backgrounds, identities, and experience levels to explore and develop their creative talents.

While licensing agreements for many productions require characters to remain as originally written, those same agreements often encourage inclusive casting practices. We proudly welcome performers of all races, genders, identities, body types, ages, and experience levels to audition for any role they are passionate about pursuing.

Whether you are a seasoned performer or auditioning for the very first time, we encourage you to get involved and become part of our theatre community.

If you have questions about a specific production, role, or audition process, please contact us at auditions@riverstagetheatre.org.

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