Music Theatre of Connecticut | Norwalk, CT
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM (E)
To schedule an audition appointment or for questions contact Alex at:
203-454-3883 or Email at:
Auditions@musictheatreofct.com. Auditions by appointment only.
SPT
$538 weekly minimum (SPT 5)
Equity actors for roles in MOON OVER BUFFALO (See breakdown). Actors from diverse and underserved communities are encouraged to audition. Local Connecticut and Westchester talent are encouraged to auditions.
Please prepare a 1-minute monologue in the style of the show, or choose from sides at
www.musictheatreofct.com/auditions.
Music Theatre of Connecticut
509 Westport Ave
Norwalk, CT 06851
Free on-site parking, train station is a 5-minute UBER ride to/from theatre
Written by Ken Ludwig
Clint Hromsco, Director
Expected to attend:
Kevin Connors, MTC Artistic Director
Jim Schilling, Managing Director
1st Rehearsal: 1/21/25
Opens: Friday, 2/7/25
Closing: 2/23/25
Performances: Thursday - Sunday for 3 weeks.
www.musictheatreofct.com
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition. Equity contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.
Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA
MOON OVER BUFFALO
Music Theatre of Connecticut continues its 38th season with the hilarious farce MOON OVER BUFFALO by Ken Ludwig. MTC is located in a beautiful theatre center in Norwalk, CT, and the company has won numerous Best awards both BroadwayWorld and Connecticut Critics' Circle Awards, including the prestigious Killen Award for Outstanding Contribution to Professional Theatre, joining Long Wharf, Hartford Stage and the Westport Playhouse.
George Hay - (Male, 50s) very dramatic, a slapstick type, over-the-top, strong physical comedy, including pratfalls, running, stage combat, (fencing), etc.
Charlotte Hay - (Female, 50s) She helps to run the acting troupe and plays all the leads even those for which she is a bit too old. Sometimes has upper-class British accent.
Ethel - (Female, 70s) Charlotte's mother. Grumpy, trouble-maker, hard of hearing, leading to comic misunderstandings. Has huge stage presence and strong comedic skills.
Rosalind “Roz” Hay - (Female, 20-30 years old) George and Charlotte's daughter, used to be an actress and a member of their acting troupe, but she decided that she wanted a real career, so she left - determined never to act again - or be like her parents. Able to do an upper-class British accent.
Eileen - (early 20s) is an aspiring actress, eager to please. She has a crush on George and has been having a fling with him.
Howard - (late 20s-early 30s) a weatherman and Rosalind's fiancé. He comes across as a wimp, a little annoying, nervous, and very excitable. Able to do strong physical comedy.
Paul - (late 20s-early 30s) is a member of the acting troupe, who used to be with Rosalind and still loves her and wants her back; but he is an actor first and foremost, so he wouldn't leave the troupe to be with her. Able to do strong physical comedy.
Richard - (50s) He is George and Charlotte's attorney, but he is in love with Charlotte. Always trying 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.
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