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RiverStage Community theatre cordially invites you to open auditions for the next show of our 2026-27 mainstage season, “MOON OVER BUFFALO” by Ken Ludwig! There will be two audition sessions: Sunday, Nov 8th (6-8pm) and Monday, Nov 9th (7-9pm) at Greenspace Center, 815 Market Street in Lewisburg. More info is available at www.riverstagetheatre.org/auditionsAuditioners are welcome to attend EITHER audition session (not both), and do not need to prepare material ahead of time, but will be given readings from the script to perform aloud. Auditioners should also be prepared to provide their contact information and information about any scheduling conflicts from now through February 21st. Exact rehearsal schedule will depend on the cast’s conflicts, but some rehearsals will begin in November/December, with the bulk of rehearals in January/February, approximtely 3 or 4 times per week, though not every actor will be needed for every rehearsal.
SHOW SUMMARY
In this fast-paced, slapstick comedy by Ken Ludwig (author of "Lend Me a Tenor"), it is the summer of 1953, and George and Charlotte Hay, former Broadway stars, have taken their run-down touring company to Buffalo, New York. In Buffalo they have the intention of running “Cyrano de Bergerac” and “Private Lives” in repertory, all the while grumbling about missed Hollywood opportunities. But on-stage harmony is compromised when George performs an off-stage infidelity with the company’s ingenue. When Charlotte learns of this, she prepares to run away with the family lawyer, sending George on a grief-stricken binge. Meanwhile, it turns out that Frank Capra is headed to town on a talent scouting mission looking to hire the couple for his swashbuckling Scarlet Pimpernel epic. As a result, the Hay family — including scornful, deaf mother-in-law Ethel, determinedly practical daughter Rosalind, and dashing actor Paul, Rosalind’s ex-boyfriend — must work overtime to get an intoxicated George into his Cyrano hat and nose…. or is it his Elyot Chase smoking jacket? With the entrance of Rosalind’s fiancé, anxious TV weatherman Howard (one man with two mistaken identities) and Richard Maynard (the wealthy lawyer hoping to lure Charlotte away to his mansion), the confusion only intensifies.
Character Overview: Please note the ages shown below are the script suggestions, but the director encourages anyone interested to audition for the show, even if your age doesn’t match up with certain roles.
* George Hay, a traveling actor, age 50s
* Charlotte Hay, George’s wife and actress in his company, age 50s
* Ethel, Charlotte’s nearly deaf mother, Age 70s
* Rosalind, The Hays’ daughter, who left the stage to lead a “normal” life, Age 20s – 30s
* Howard, A TV weatherman and Rosalind’s fiancé, Age 20s – 30s
* Eileen, An actress in the company, Age 20s
* Paul, Stage manager for the company and Rosalind’s ex-fiancé, Age 20s – 30s
* Richard, A lovesick lawyer who is courting Charlotte, Age 50s
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GreenSpace Center, 815 Market St, Lewisburg, PA 17837-1426, United States
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