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"On Golden Pond" Stage Play Seeking Actors

Bangor, ME, United States
ID: 303159Exp: 2/5/2026
Description:

ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Casting call for "On Golden Pond," a stage play, looking for actors of various ages for a spring production. See more details below. About the project: The play follows Ethel and Norman Thayer, a couple returning to their summer home on Golden Pond for the 48th consecutive year. Norman, a retired professor nearing 80 with heart palpitations and a failing memory, remains sharp-tongued and observant. Ethel, ten years younger, delights in the small joys of life and is a devoted partner. Their divorced daughter and her fiancé visit, leaving their teenage son behind, who quickly becomes the “grandchild” the couple has longed for. The play explores love, family dynamics, and the passage of time with humor and poignancy. Additional info: Performances: May 1, 2, 8, and 9, 2026 — two shows each Saturday Directors are looking forward to seeing you!

5 role s

NORMAN THAYER, JRMale18-60 y.o.All ethnicities

Nearing 80, humorous and curmudgeonly, deeply in love with Ethel, struggles with his relationship with Chelsea.

ETHEL THAYERFemale18-60 y.o.All ethnicities

Ten years younger than Norman, lively, active, and loving, devoted to Norman and life itself.

CHARLIE MARTINMale18-60 y.o.All ethnicities

Local mailman and family friend, single, with a long-time crush on Chelsea.

CHELSEA THAYER WAYNEMale18-60 y.o.All ethnicities

Attractive, divorced, in her 40s, navigating her complex relationship with Norman; engaged to Bill Ray.

BILL RAYMale18-60 y.o.All ethnicities

Chelsea’s fiancé and Billy’s father, not outdoorsy, trying to impress Norman and Ethel.