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Moon Over Buffalo
By Ken Ludwig Show Dates: June 9, 10 11, 16 & 17 2023 Audition Dates: March 20 & 21, 2023 at 7PM Callback Date: March 22, 2023 at 7:30PM AUDITION SIDES |
Synopsis:
The hilarious "Moon Over Buffalo" centers on George and Charlotte Hay, two fading theatrical stars of the 1950's. At the moment, they’re playing "Private Lives" and "Cyrano De Bergerac" in repertory in Buffalo, New York with five actors. On the brink of a disastrous split-up caused by George’s dalliance with a young ingénue, they receive word that they might just have one last shot at stardom, Frank Capra, the legendary Hollywood Director is coming to town to see their matinee, and if he likes what he sees, he might cast them in his movie remake of The Scarlet Pimpernel. Unfortunately, for George and Charlotte, everything that can go wrong, goes wrong, abetted by a visit from their daughter’s clueless fiancé and hilarious uncertainty about which play they’re actually performing, caused by Charlotte’s deaf old stage-manager mother who hates every bone in George’s body.
CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS
(4 Men, 4 Women)
We encourage ALL ethnicities to apply for any of the roles.
George Hay
Male, 55-65
George Hay is an actor, somewhat of a slap stick, over the top ham, but a compelling talent. Former Broadway and film star. Jealous of those who are more successful than him.
Charlotte Hay
Female, 50-65
Charlotte Hay is an actress, a still vivid former Broadway star. A Broadway Diva who is no longer on Broadway, and wife of George. She helps run the acting troupe and plays all of the leads even those which she is a bit too old for. She cares about her husband and family.
Ethel
Female, 65-75
An Actress, a dignified former star who tours with her daughter Charlotte and Son in Law George. Almost completely deaf and working as the Company Stage Manager. She is a grumpy trouble-maker and her hard of hearing leads to comic misunderstandings.
Rosalind (Roz)
Female, 22-34
Rosalind is the Daughter of George and Charlotte, a former actress in the company, who decides she wants a real career and leaves the family business to lead a “normal” life, she is determined never to act again or be like her parents.
Howard
Male, 25-35
Howard is Roz's fiancé and works on TV as a weather reporter. He comes across as a wimp, a little annoying, nervous, and very excitable. He is very good-natured and a bit awkward. He is Roz’s connection to a normal life.
Eileen
Female, 22-29
Eileen is an aspiring young actress, eager to please and the ingénue in the touring company of George and Charlotte. She has a crush on George and has been having a fling with him.
Paul
Male, 25-35
Paul is an actor, a longtime member of the touring company and Roz’s former love interest. He wants to follow in George’s footsteps and be a successful actor. He is still in love with Roz and wants her back, but he is an actor first and foremost, so he won't leave the trope to be with her.
Richard
Male, 45-60
Richard is a Lawyer to the stars, among whom are George and Charlotte. Richard has always been in love with Charlotte and is passionate about his love for her. He is always trying to get her to leave George. He is wealthy and used to getting what he wants and he is amused and perplexed by the Hay Family.
The hilarious "Moon Over Buffalo" centers on George and Charlotte Hay, two fading theatrical stars of the 1950's. At the moment, they’re playing "Private Lives" and "Cyrano De Bergerac" in repertory in Buffalo, New York with five actors. On the brink of a disastrous split-up caused by George’s dalliance with a young ingénue, they receive word that they might just have one last shot at stardom, Frank Capra, the legendary Hollywood Director is coming to town to see their matinee, and if he likes what he sees, he might cast them in his movie remake of The Scarlet Pimpernel. Unfortunately, for George and Charlotte, everything that can go wrong, goes wrong, abetted by a visit from their daughter’s clueless fiancé and hilarious uncertainty about which play they’re actually performing, caused by Charlotte’s deaf old stage-manager mother who hates every bone in George’s body.
CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS
(4 Men, 4 Women)
We encourage ALL ethnicities to apply for any of the roles.
George Hay
Male, 55-65
George Hay is an actor, somewhat of a slap stick, over the top ham, but a compelling talent. Former Broadway and film star. Jealous of those who are more successful than him.
Charlotte Hay
Female, 50-65
Charlotte Hay is an actress, a still vivid former Broadway star. A Broadway Diva who is no longer on Broadway, and wife of George. She helps run the acting troupe and plays all of the leads even those which she is a bit too old for. She cares about her husband and family.
Ethel
Female, 65-75
An Actress, a dignified former star who tours with her daughter Charlotte and Son in Law George. Almost completely deaf and working as the Company Stage Manager. She is a grumpy trouble-maker and her hard of hearing leads to comic misunderstandings.
Rosalind (Roz)
Female, 22-34
Rosalind is the Daughter of George and Charlotte, a former actress in the company, who decides she wants a real career and leaves the family business to lead a “normal” life, she is determined never to act again or be like her parents.
Howard
Male, 25-35
Howard is Roz's fiancé and works on TV as a weather reporter. He comes across as a wimp, a little annoying, nervous, and very excitable. He is very good-natured and a bit awkward. He is Roz’s connection to a normal life.
Eileen
Female, 22-29
Eileen is an aspiring young actress, eager to please and the ingénue in the touring company of George and Charlotte. She has a crush on George and has been having a fling with him.
Paul
Male, 25-35
Paul is an actor, a longtime member of the touring company and Roz’s former love interest. He wants to follow in George’s footsteps and be a successful actor. He is still in love with Roz and wants her back, but he is an actor first and foremost, so he won't leave the trope to be with her.
Richard
Male, 45-60
Richard is a Lawyer to the stars, among whom are George and Charlotte. Richard has always been in love with Charlotte and is passionate about his love for her. He is always trying to get her to leave George. He is wealthy and used to getting what he wants and he is amused and perplexed by the Hay Family.