"Lend Me a Tenor" Comedy Play Seeking Talent
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Casting call for "Lend Me a Tenor" comedy play, looking for actors. See more details below. About the project: Set in a 1930s Cleveland hotel, this high-energy comedy by Ken Ludwig follows a world-famous tenor who may miss his performance, forcing his assistant into the spotlight. The show is full of mistaken identities, slamming doors, and operatic chaos, combining sharp dialogue, physical comedy, and over-the-top characters. Additional info: Possible Callbacks: Monday, January 12 Rehearsals: Begin January 25, Sundays through Thursdays Performance Run: March 19–22 and March 25–29, 2026 Note: In-person auditions only, no virtual submissions accepted. Auditions consist of cold readings from the script. Vocal Requirement: Male roles of Max, Tito, or the Bellboy must prepare 16 bars or 1 minute of any aria (a cappella or with track; no accompanist provided). If interested, submit your application and reserve a timeslot.
8 roles
Saunders' long-suffering assistant, an aspiring opera singer, and Maggie's insecure boyfriend. He is a "ner-do-well nerd" who is pressured into impersonating Tito Merelli, leading to his eventual transformation into a confident leading man. Must be a singer.
The world-famous, passionate Italian tenor with a reputation as a ladies' man. He loves his wife, wine, and women, and his accidental incapacitation sets the play's farcical events in motion. Must be a singer.
The high-strung, authoritative general manager of the Cleveland Grand Opera Company and Maggie's father. He has a short fuse and prioritizes the success of the opera performance above all else.
Saunders' pretty but quirky daughter and Max's girlfriend, who has a significant crush on Tito. She is drawn to the excitement she believes Tito represents.
Tito's fiery-tempered and fiercely loyal Italian wife, who is prone to jealousy due to her husband's philandering.
The opera company's seductive ingénue soprano, determined to sleep her way to the top.
The "grande dame" and chairwoman of the opera guild, a pretentious society matron who serves as a foil in the comedy.
A persistent and obnoxious opera fan who frequently appears at inopportune moments seeking an autograph and photo from Tito. This character is primarily for comic relief. Singer preferred.
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