auditions
Auditions for Fireflies
Saturday, January 4
1:30 -3:00
(BTSP will also be having auditions for a readers starting at 2:30 - 4:00 for those that would like to audition for one or both)
FIREFLIES
2 women age 60+
1 man 60+
1 man 30 ish
Written by Matthew Barber
Directed by Anita Schwaber
Performs 3 weekends 2/21/25-3/9/25
Retired schoolteacher Eleanor Bannister lives a quiet life alone in tiny Groverdell, Texas, set in her routines and secure in her position as the town’s most respected woman—until a hole in her roof draws the attention of Abel Brown, a smooth-talking drifter intent on renovating Eleanor’s house, and possibly her life. Can the unexpected sparks of late-life romance be trusted, or is there truth in the gossip that Abel isn’t all that he seems to be? Either way, the whole town is talking.
Auditions for Dahl’ Darlings
Saturday, January 4
2:30 -4:00
(BTSP will also be having auditions for a full length 1:30 - 3:00 for those that would like to audition for one or both)
Dahl’s Darlings will be a Reader’s Theater World Premiere adaptation by our very own local playwright, Samvel Gottlieb and the directorial debut of Madison Wethington!
Saturday, January 4, 2:30-4pm
545 Shasta Ave.
Performs one weekend January 17-19
Two of Roald Dahl's adult stories, “The Way Up to Heaven” and “Lamb to the Slaughter”, adapted for the stage.
Character Descriptions
Mr. Foster
A wealthy businessman, old enough to be having grandchildren. He's motivations are malicious, but subdued. He has worked with his hired man, Mr. Walker for over 10 years, but does not have a relationship with him. He is described as cruel, but he is not bombastic.
60+ male presenting
Mrs. Foster
The wife of Mr. Foster the wealthy businessman. She is old enough to have 3 grandchildren who she years to meet in Paris. She is a devoted and "good" wife, and is "obedient" and "disciplined". She is not afraid of her husband, and would never describe herself as having been abused.
60+ female presenting
Daniel Walker
The hired man of Mr. Foster, acting as his personal driver. He is the foil to Mr. Foster, but he does not have a relationship with Mrs. Foster. His daughter is the disbatch and operator of the local police station.
50+ male presenting
Deidre Walker
Daughter of Mr. Walker, she works at the local police station. She is compitent and sensitive, calm and collected.
20 - 35 female presenting
Sgt. Det. Noonan
cop #1
adult
Det. O'Mally
cop #2
25-35 adult
Chief Patric Maloney
The Chief of Police of the station that Deidre works at, and that responds to the Foster Case. He is a man who works hard, who has a weight on his conscience, and who's "good and loving wife" is home preparing to go out for supper with him.
30 - 50 male presenting
Mary Maloney
The wife of Chief Maloney, 6 months pregnant, and a very devoted homemaker. She has built a life and a routine with Mr. Maloney, and is proud to be a mother soon. She is notably, but not distastefully, younger than Mr. Maloney. She does not have the supplies on hand to make supper tonight.
20-40 female presenting
Available Roles
4 men, 2 women
ADAM WEBSTER – A mystery writer
LAURA BENSON – An attractive woman
ROY BENSON – Laura's shady husband
RITA MALONE – Roy's sexy girlfriend
JOHNNY BUBBLES – A gangster
NORRIS COSLOW - AN NYPD Detective
Location: 545 Shasta Ave., Morro Bay
Audition Dates:
Saturday 8/7, 1-4 pm
Monday 8/9, 6:30-9:00pm
Performance Dates:
Sept 24 - Oct 17
Director: Sheridan Cole
213-819-6086
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Cold read from script.
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Available Roles
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Location: 545 Shasta Ave., Morro Bay
Audition Dates:
TBD
Performance Dates:
Weekends Nov 5 - 7
Director: Anita Schwaber
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Cold read from script.
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Location: 545 Shasta Ave., Morro Bay
Audition Dates:
mid September TBD
Performance Dates:
Weekends Nov 19 - Dec 12
Director: Kelli M Poward
Please prepare a 1 - 2 minute monologue. Cold read from script. 30 second acapella song if auditioning for
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BERNARD S. DUNLAP - General Manager of the Palm Beach Royale Hotel & Spa. Physical comedy/strength - must be able to carry a fellow actor. (male, 40's - 50's)
CLAUDIA MCFADDEN - America's beloved matron of song. Diva. Larger than life. Elegantly-dressed tornado. Sings. (female, 40's - 50's)
ATHENA SINCLAIR - A great star of stage and screen. Diva. Hollywood royalty/screen siren. Sings. (female, 40's - 50's)
MURPHY STEVENS - Athena's personal secretary. Young, pretty, efficient. Romantic scenes. (female, 20's - 30's)
MR. PIPPET - Claudia's personal secretary. Jumpy. Physical comedy/strength - must be able to carry a fellow actor. (male, 20's - 50's)
DORA DEL RIO - A gossip columnist. Quintessential reporter. Physical comedy. Must be comfortable being lifted, and falling. (female, 30's - 50's)
MRS. EVERETT P. OSGOOD A society matron and president of the Palm Beach Ladies for Unity. Matronly, stylish, busybody, a bit daft. (female, 50+)
FRANCIS - A bellhop. Physical comedy. Romantic scenes. (male, 20's - 40's)
OTIS - A bellhop. Physical comedy. (male, 20's - 40's)