Playhouse Theatre Group, Inc is seeking equity and non-equity actors, and singers for their upcoming season of productions. There are a variety of many diverse roles available for men, women, and children alike who can play an age anywhere between 11 and 60 years of age. Pay provided for most roles.

All those auditioning will be given a two minute time slot to either perform two monologues, or one song and a monologue as well. An accompanist will be provided.

The currently planned shows for the 2010-2011 season are listed on this page. You can also find info on CTCallboard.com.

Auditions will be held by appointment
Dates: August 23rd and September 20th
Times: from 7pm to 10pm both nights
Location: Playhouse on Park, 244 Park Road, West Hartford CT 06119.

Please bring your headshot and resume printed to the audition. Anyone wishing to schedule an appointment or for additional information should please call (860) 523-5900 ext. 10.

AUDITION DETAIL - WHAT ARE WE LOOKING TO CAST?

IF YOU GIVE A MOUSE A COOKIE
Based on the book by Laura Joffe Numeroff, adapted for the stage by Jody Davidson
Directed by Dawn Loveland
Performances 10/23/2010 - 10/31/2010

Who would ever suspect that a tiny little mouse could wear out an energetic young boy? Well, if you're going to go around giving an exuberantly bossy rodent a cookie, you'd best be prepared to do one or two more favors for it before your day is through. For example, he'll certainly need a glass of milk to wash down that cookie, won't he? And you can't expect him to drink the milk without a straw, can you? By the time our hero is finished granting all the mouse's very urgent requests--and cleaning up after him--it's no wonder his head is becoming a bit heavy. Laura Joffe Numeroff's tale of warped logic is a sure-fire winner.
Pre-schoolers will love it as will their grandparents and anyone who has ever read the book. It’s good fun for the whole family. (70 minutes)

Seeking----- 2 energetic males, ages 15-25

BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS
by Neil Simon
Directed by Cie Petersen
Performances 11/10/2010 - 11/21/2010

Simon draws a hilarious and poignant, semi-autobiographical portrait of a Jewish-American family, as seen through the eyes of 15-year-old Eugene Jerome, a fledgling writer who documents his observations in a daily journal. In between obsessing over girls and baseball, he paints a rich picture of his colorful relatives, all living together under one roof in post-Depression, pre-World War II Brooklyn.

Seeking----- 3 men, 4 women, ages 12-50
Males
Jack Jerome – age range: 40-50
The patriarch of the family, he is a kind and patient man though occasionally drawn to ire, and he is sought out for advice on all matters concerning the family.
Stanley Jerome – age range: 17-21
A clean-cut young man in his early 20s who struggles between a sense of family obligation and a desire to break free and become his own man.
Eugene Jerome – age range: 14-16
A precocious teenage boy who has recently discovered girls in a big way. He longs to be a baseball player but, if that doesn't work out, he'll settle for being a writer.

Females
Kate Jerome – age range: 40-50
The matriarch of the family, she is a strong, resilient woman who works every day in every way to hold her family together. She is opinionated and occasionally intolerant, but also very loyal and loving.
Blanche – age range: 35-45
Kate's younger sister, she is recently widowed and feels guilty over having to depend on Kate and Jack to take care of her and her daughters.
Nora Jerome- age range 16-19
A beautiful and ambitious teenage girl with dreams of performing on Broadway.
Laurie Jerome- age range: 12-14
A studious yet quietly mischievous adolescent girl who suffers from a heart flutter and uses it conveniently to get out of doing household chores.

THE HOLIDAY CABARET ("THAT HOLIDAY FEELING")
Music Directed by Colin Britt
Choreography by Darlene Zoller
Performances 12/8/2010 - 12/19/2010

Seeking--- 12-15 Singers and Dancers ages 18 and up

Additional Info Coming Soon

HOMEROOM
By Andrea Green and Selma Tolins Kaufman
Directed by Corinne Kravetz
Choreographed by Darlene Zoller
Performances 2/11/2011 - 2/20/2011

Matters of importance to contemporary teen-agers in school are explored in Homeroom. The show begins with Jeff, expressing the belief that the kids in his homeroom have nothing in common except for their last name starting with the letter “V”. Fifteen songs later, Jeff is more aware of the similarities than the differences. The teens come together to share their feelings regarding relationships, academic success and failure and the significance of secrets, lies, loss and lockers. Their individual stories weave together a musical that addresses themes of understanding, acceptance, independence and responsibility.
Middle school through High schoolers and their families will enjoy this musical. (90 minutes plus 15 min intermission)

Seeking---- 13 multi-talented singer/ actor/dancers ranging from ages 11-16

THE SCARLET LETTER
By Nathaniel Hawthorne, adapted for the stage by Stuart Vaughan with Marie Kreutziger
Directed by Tony Award Winner Stuart Vaughan
Performances 3/9/2011 - 3/20/2011

A vivid and moving adaptation of Nathaniel Hawthorne's renowned novel, This tale of adultery, guilt, and revenge is set in colonial Massachusetts in the mid-17th century, dealing with the universal question of sexual repression and inner turmoil. This Brand New Adaptation of THE SCARLET LETTER basks in the grand language of Hawthorne, a master wordsmith that actors and audiences will rediscover and fall in love with. His splendid language brings to the stage a nobility and musicality reminiscent of Shakespeare.

Seeking--- 5 women, 3 men, ages 13-60

Hester Prynne- age range: 20s - intensely passionate behind a marble façade, she is strong-willed, hardworking and deeply devoted to those she loves. She is a seamstress in the Massachusetts Bay Colony, in Boston. As punishment for adultery, she must wear a scarlet letter "A" on her garments for life. She is the mother of Pearl and also, secretly, both the wife of Roger and the lover of Dimmesdale.

Reverend Arthur Dimmesdale- age range: 20s-30s - young, pious, and passionate for ministry, he is consumed both by guilt for his passion and by love for his illegitimate child. He is the highly-respected minister of the colony and a brilliant orator.

Roger Chillingworth- age range: 40s-50s - older and mysterious, dark and "misshapen," he is a brilliant alchemist-turned-physician with a passion for scientific truth. Arriving in the colony on the morning of Hester's sentencing, he brokers a terrible pact with her to keep their marriage secret. Roger dedicates his life in the colony to discovering
her lover and exacting revenge.

Pearl- age range: 6-10 years old - active, precocious, and intuitive, she is the spirited daughter of Hester and Dimmesdale. Often described as an elf-child, she is at one with nature and the passions of the wild, drawing on her instincts to perceive the inner truths within those around her.

Mistress Hibbins- age range: 30s - uninhibited and outspoken, she is described by all as a witch. Seemingly in many places at once, she has an innate sense of human nature, quickly discerning the other characters' emotions and secrets. She throws into relief the hypocrisy and excessive piety of the townspeople and, at times, may even be seen to progress the plot. She is Bellingham's sister. 



Governor Winthrop- age range: 50s-70 - highly respected, charismatic, popular Governor of the colony. In history, he delivered the iconic "City Upon a Hill" speech aboard the ship Arabella in 1630; that speech, a vision of an ideal colony that serves as a model for the world, united the colonists then and has been used by American leaders for inspiration ever since. As the story unfolds, his health fails rapidly. 



Governor Bellingham- age range:
early 40s-early 50s - eager and affable, he is an elder of the colony and heir apparent to Winthrop. He is heavily swayed by the counsel of others and is sensitive to public opinion.

Reverend Wilson- age range:
late 40s- early 60s - first minister of the colony, he is a mentor to Dimmesdale and counselor to the Governor. Precursor to famous minister Jonathan Edwards, he takes a formal, legalistic approach to town events. 


AROUND THE WORLD IN EIGHTY DAYS
Adapted by Mark Brown From the Novel by Jules Verne
Directed by Drama Desk Award Winner Russell Treyz
Performances 5/11/2011 - 5/22/2011

Five actors use lightning fast costume changes to play all 39 characters in a madcap comedy that’s been called “Monty Python meets Jules Verne.” In 1872, Phileas Fogg wagers that he can circle the globe in just 80 days. With his fortune on the line, Fogg and his valet use rail, steamer, and elephant as they race through India, Asia, and America and face one adventure after another. This delightful adaptation of Jules Verne’s classic story is fun for the entire family.

Seeking----- 4 men, 1 woman, ages 20s-50s

Around the World in 80 Days contains 39 characters. All actors will be cast in multiple, diverse roles, so versatile character actors are requested

I THINK I CAN
By Bruce Bowden, Barry Miller, Kathryn Schultz Miller
Directed by Darlene Zoller
Performances 6/1/2011 - 6/5/2011

Becky Watkins has an acute case of "I-don't-think-I-can-do-it-itis." Luckily, Becky's sophisticated house cat and personal advisor, Professor, recognizes her symptoms and leads her and your audience through a magical adventure. Becky becomes a Fire Chief, a Lion Tamer and finally President of the World! Audiences will have an abundance of fun through participation and song. Recommended for pre-school through 3rd grade. (45 minutes)

Seeking---- 4 actors, either gender—energetic and able to sing/improvise and enjoy preschool kids.

In addition to the previous productions there will also be several workshops and readings to be cast.