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Audition Information for Black Dog Theatre's production of "The Odd Couple (Female Version)"Directed by Todd Coolidge
Produced by Black Dog Theatre
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About the Play:
Neil Simon’s beloved comedy gets a bold, fresh twist as Olive Madison and Florence Unger turn chaos and friendship into one unforgettable roommate experiment.
Audition Dates & Location:
Auditions: January 5 & 6 from 6:30–8:30 PM at the Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St, Haverhill
Callbacks: January 7 from 6:30–8:30 PM at the Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St, Haverhill
What to Prepare:
Cold readings from the script will be provided at auditions.
Rehearsal Schedule, Tech Week & Performance Dates:
Rehearsals will be held Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays starting January 10 and continue weekly.
Tuesday & Thursday will be held from 6:30 to 9 pm at The Forrest Street Union Church, Methuen
Saturday rehearsals will be held from 1 to 5 pm at The Real School of Music, Burlington
First Rehearsal: Saturday, January 10 at The Real School of Music, Burlington
Performances: March 27–29, 2026 at Haverhill City Hall
Required Tech Week Rehearsals: March 22 - 26th
Character Breakdowns:
All roles are open. Actors of all races, genders, and identities are encouraged to audition. Ages are guidelines, not limits. Actors must be able to believably portray characters in their 30s-60s. Chemistry, timing, and ensemble fit matter more than exact age.
Female-presenting roles:
Olive Madison, age 30+ Olive is a successful television producer. She is intelligent, attractive and wisecracking, with a good sense of humor, and she’s a complete slob when it comes to her surroundings. She has an encyclopedic understanding of sports, is a complete pushover for her ex-husband, and a good friend.
Florence Unger, age 30+ Florence is very well groomed, neat and has just broken up with her husband. She takes herself very seriously, likes to clean, decorate and cook and is very good at all three. Florence’s earnestness, obsessive tidiness, and emotional intensity make her both deeply human and wonderfully funny.
Sylvie, age 30+ Sylvie is desperately trying to stop smoking, and so sucks on lollipops or chews gum. She can get irritated with her friends, but has a good sense of humor, especially about her husband.
Mickey, age 30+ Mickey is a police officer, who is down-to-earth, plain talking, and has a good understanding of people. Sometimes she can take the “police bit” too far and she tries very hard to be in control of all situations.
Renee, age 30+ Renee is Sylvie’s best friend. She can be very plain-spoken, especially when she points out Olive’s failings as a hostess, and then Flo’s. She is single and dating a doctor.
Vera, age 30+ Vera is very sweet, very nice, somewhat spacey, and, although quite smart, is often a step or two behind her friends. She’s very funny but doesn’t realize it. She is married to Harry.
Male-presenting roles:
Manolo Costazuela, age 30+ from Spain: Manolo is very well groomed, and Spanish. He is every woman’s dream date and showers both Olive and Flo with attention. He must have good comic timing, as he gets VERY emotional. He is sensitive and appreciates Florence’s sensitivity.
Jesus Costazuela, age 30+ from Spain: Jesus is Manolo’s younger brother, who is also very well-groomed, excellent posture, very romantic, and he also gets very emotional, and truly appreciates Florence.
**The Costazuela brothers use a light Spanish accent, but you do not need to be Spanish or Hispanic to audition. Spain is a European country, not part of Latin America, so we aren’t seeking actors of any specific heritage. We welcome all actors who feel comfortable performing the accent and bringing these roles to life.**
Casting Information:
If cast, all performers will be required to become a General Member of Black Dog Theatre. General Membership costs a $25 fee (which grants membership through the end of 2025) and requires a signature agreeing to our Code of Conduct.
Contact Information:
For questions, please reach out to Black Dog Theatre at: [email protected]
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St, Haverhill, MA 01830-5044, United States
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