"Over the River and Through the Woods" Play Needs Cast
Auditions for "Over the River and Through the Woods" show. Actors needed. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See more info below. About the project: "Nick, a single, Italian-American marketing executive from New Jersey, routinely visits his four grandparents every Sunday for family dinner since his parents retired and moved to Florida. As their only close relative, Nick’s grandparents inundate him with family tradition and lots of food. When Nick announces he is being promoted and moving to Seattle, his grandparents are devastated and quickly concoct a series of hilarious schemes to keep Nick from leaving, including introducing him to the woman of his dreams." Additional info: NOTE: Actors will be given sides based on roles they are auditioning for. Sides will be made available at auditions. NOTE: ACTORS CAST MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR ALL PERFORMANCE DATES AND ENTIRE TECH WEEK (March 2-6.) Please bring your theater resume and headshot if you have these. Please be prepared to have your photo taken, for audition purposes only, if you do not bring a headshot. Please be prepared to list all potential rehearsal conflicts on the back of your audition form. *** Significant conflicts which arise after casting may result in a role being recast. Callbacks: TBD Rehearsals will be 2-3 times a week. Performance dates: March 7, 2025 – March 23, 2025. If you are interested, please apply.
6 roles
A single, Italian-American marketing executive from New Jersey. Devoted grandson to a fault. His grandparents drive him crazy, but he loves them regardless.
(70s+ or Able to age up) Nick’s maternal grandfather. Italian-American. He immigrated to the U.S. from Italy at age fourteen. He can be stubborn at times. He is a bit on the cranky side. Family means everything to him.
(70s+ or Able to age up) Nick’s maternal grandmother. She is a typical Italian-American NJ nonna who believes that all problems can be solved by food. She can be argumentative at times. Family means everything to her.
(70s+ or Able to age up) Nick’s paternal grandfather. Italian-American. He worked hard all his life to provide for his family. He is the loud fun Italian grandpa whose grandson is everything to him. He is sick but doesn’t want to tell Nicholas.
(70s+ or Able to age up) Nick’s maternal grandmother. She loves her family and her casinos in Atlantic City. She is loud, boisterous, enthusiastic, energetic, pushy, sassy, and a bit tactless at times.
A single Irish-American nurse, attractive and charming. Kind, smart and sweet, but very principled.
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