Actors Needed for "You Can't Take it With You" Play Audition
The theatre show "You Can't Take it With You" seeks male and female performers. See the details listed below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Rate: SPT; $323 weekly minimum (SPT 1). Additional info: Please arrive at least 15 minutes early with your headshot and resume. Audition sides will be available on the website. Rehearsal Schedule: Rehearsals will begin August 11, 2025; Rehearsals will be M-F evenings 6:30-10:00pm and Saturday Mornings. Performance Schedule: September 12-28, 2025; Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:30pm & Sundays at 2:00pm. When applying, please schedule an audition appointment.
14 roles
Penelope is the mother of Essie and Alice, wife of Paul, and daughter of Martin. She writes plays and paints as hobbies because it makes her happy but is terrible at both. Penny is a loving mother and wife.
Fiancé of Tony Kirby, daughter of Paul and Penny, Granddaughter of Martin, sister of Essie. The only "normal" family member. She has an office job and is in love.
Wife of Ed, daughter of Penny and Paul Sycamore, Granddaughter of Martin, sister of Alice. She is full of energy. As a hobby she makes candy that Ed sells. Essie dreams of being a ballerina but is a terrible dancer.
Father of Essie and Alice, husband of Penny, Son-in-law of Martin. He is a Tinker who manufactures fireworks in the basement with the help of his assistant Mr. De Pinna. His hobby is playing with erector sets.
Husband of Essie, son-in-law of Paul and Penny. He is a xylophone player and distributes Essie's candies. Ed is an amateur printer who prints anything that sounds good to him. He also likes to make masks.
The iceman who came inside to speak to Paul five years before and never left. He helps Mr. Sycamore build fireworks, and moonlights as a model in Mrs. Sycamore's paintings.
The boyfriend of Rheba, who seems to serve as volunteer handyman for the Sycamores. Very good natured.
The maid and cook to the Sycamore family. She is dating/adores Donald. She loves the family and loves to laugh.
Fiancé of Alice, Son of Mr. and Mrs. Kirby. Charming and romantic.
Husband of Mrs. Kirby, father of Tony. He is a very proper man, gruff and no nonsense
Wife of Mr. Kirby, mother of Tony. She is an extremely prim and proper woman and is horrified by the goings-on in the Sycamore household. Her hobby is spiritualism.
An employee of the IRS. Straight forward and easily frustrated.
She was one of the Grand Duchesses of Russia before the Revolution, since then she has been forced to flee to America where she has found work as a waitress in Childs Restaurant. (Russian accent)
Three agents who come to investigate. Tough, stern.
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