Casting Call for "Suite Surrender" Play
Looking to cast men and women for the upcoming "Suite Surrender" play. Please see more details below. About the project: It’s 1942, and two of Hollywood’s biggest divas have descended upon the luxurious Palm Beach Royale Hotel – assistants, luggage, and a legendary feud with one another in tow. Everything is in order for their wartime benefit performance … that is, until they are somehow assigned to the same suite. Mistaken identities, overblown egos, double entendres, and a lap dog named Mr. Boodles round out this hilarious riot of a love note to the classic farces of the 30s and 40s. Additional info: Callbacks will be by director invitation only and will take place Monday, July 14th from 7:00 p.m. – 10:00p.m. at OCTA. REHEARSAL SCHEDULE Beginning September 29th, rehearsals will be held Monday through Friday from 7:00-10:00 p.m. at OCTA unless otherwise noted. WHAT TO PREPARE/BRING: – Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Audition sides are available by clicking HERE. The director is looking for good comedic timing, strong character choices, connection with onstage partner(s), and an understanding of the heightened stakes inherent in farce. – Please bring a copy of your resume and current headshot if available, along with ALL conflicts from September 29th – November 16th, 2025. If you do not have a headshot or resume, please do not let that stop you from auditioning! – Although this is NOT a musical, three characters do sing briefly during the show. Those auditioning for the roles of Claudia, Athena, and Mrs. Osgood may be asked to sing “Happy Birthday” or another song a cappella; there is no need to prepare a song or bring sheet music. PRODUCTION DATES: October 31st-November 16th Fri/Sat at 7:30 p.m. | Sun at 2:00 p.m. To be considered, please apply.
9 roles
America’s First Lady of Song. Larger than life. Every gesture is an exclamation point.
A one-time Hollywood screen siren. Beautiful, elegant, and every bit the diva Claudia McFadden is.
General Manager of the hotel. Somewhere under the calm surface of his polished demeanor is a hysteric screaming to come out.
President of the Palm Beach Ladies for Unity and a dozen organizations like it. Wealthy, stylish and a bit daft.
Personal secretary to Claudia McFadden. Dutiful, long-suffering and increasingly fed up.
Personal secretary to Athena Sinclair. Young, pretty, efficient, and in love with Francis.
A bellhop at the Palm Beach Royale. He is in love with Murphy.
The quintessential ambitious gossip reporter. Hedda Hopper on speed.
A bellhop at the Palm Beach Royale. Forgetful and a bit starstruck.