SYNOPSIS: In Neil Simon's The Odd Couple, two mismatched roommates, the neat freak Felix Ungar and the
slovenly Oscar Madison, struggle to coexist under one roof. Felix, recently divorced and obsessively tidy, clashes
with Oscar, a fun-loving, messy sportswriter. Their comedic differences are revealed during their usual poker
night with the boys before reaching new heights when they invite two eccentric British sisters to dinner. Despite
a collection of misunderstandings, it is because of their oddball friendship, Felix and Oscar eventually learn
valuable lessons about tolerance and companionship.
AVAILABLE ROLES: We are seeking strong comedic actors able to balance humor with heart with an
energetic, hardworking, and collaboratively diverse cast to breathe new life into this classic comedy.
• Oscar Madison- 40s-50s- Carefree, good-natured, divorced sportswriter who lives alone in a messy eight-
room New York apartment and has grown comfortable with his disorganized existence
• Felix Unger- 40s-50s- Fussy man who recognizes the challenges in living with him but struggles to make
any adjustments to his structured ideology
• Speed- 30s-50s- One of Oscar and Felix’s poker buddies. Gruff and sarcastic, often picking on Vinnie and
Murray
• Vinnie- 30s-50s- One of Oscar and Felix’s poker buddies. Vinnie is mild-mannered and hen-pecked,
making him an easy target for Speed’s verbal barbs
• Murray- 30s-50s- A NYPD policeman, one of Oscar and Felix’s poker buddies, who is simple & direct
• Roy- 30s-50s- One of Oscar and Felix’s poker buddies. Oscar’s accountant who has a dry wit but is less
acerbic than Speed
• Gwendolyn Pigeon & Cecily Pigeon- 30s- Oscar and Felix’s pair of giggly upstairs neighbors and sisters
who are invited to dinner by Oscar for a double date. Gwendolyn is a widow and Cecily a divorcee.
AUDITION DATE & TIME: Saturday, January 18th from 10am-1pm in the Historic Pelzer Auditorium (214
Lebby Street, Pelzer). Time slots will be assigned to minimize waiting. Email cameron@milltownplayers.org to
sign up. Callbacks will follow as needed on Tuesday Evening, January 21st
.
Everyone auditioning will be asked to read short scenes from the play, provided for review upon arrival.
Please provide a headshot/resume. You will also be asked to share your conflicts for the rehearsal period.
REHEARSAL & PERFORMANCE DATES: Rehearsals will start around April 20th and run through
opening. Most rehearsals are Sunday-Thursday and built around conflicts. Show dates are June 6-8, and June 12-
15. Thursday and Friday shows are at 7:30pm and Saturday and Sunday shows at 3pm (no Saturday night
shows). Actors must be available for all technical rehearsals, dress rehearsals, and performances to be cast
starting June 1st. For additional questions please contact Cameron Woodson cameron@milltownplayers.org
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