Auditions for "The Cocoanuts" Show
he company is holding auditions for "The Cocoanuts" show and looking for performers, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: The Cocoanuts: The “plot” is really more of a series of opportunities for the Marx Brothers to let loose their particular brand of insanity. But, for the record: in the midst of the Florida land boom, Mr. Schlemmer (Groucho) is trying desperately to run Cocoanut Manor and put the moves on the wealthy Mrs. Potter. When Mrs. Potter’s necklace disappears, the suspects are drawn from Silent Sam (Harpo) and Willie (Chico), two vagabonds intent on stealing the hotel’s silverware, and a hotel clerk in love with Mrs. Potter’s daughter, Polly. Additional info: PRODUCTION DATES: March 27 – April 12, 2026 Performances Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunday at 2pm Auditioners are asked to prepare a short (Less than 1 minute) comedic monologue and be prepared to read cold from the script at callbacks if called. Auditioners should bring: Complete the digital audition form, or through above button Headshot, and resume if available and not already submitted via link above Please apply if interested.
11 role s
The Cocoanut Hotel’s singing & dancing staff
High-strung, jittery, bottled-up, unconfident. He is the only remaining clerk and bellhop in the hotel. Loves Polly Potter.
A con-woman of the upper class. Cunning.
A member of the privileged class. Secretly broke. He wants to marry Polly Potter for her money.
The embodiment of the privileged, upper class.
Torn between her upbringing and her own forward thinking. Loves Robert Jamison.
Robert’s boss. Proprietor of the Cocoanuts Hotel and Cocoanut Manor.
A petty thief with an Italian accent.
A mute, petty thief.
Large and intimidating. Very serious. Represents authority and the right arm of the one percent.
Hotel Guests/Beach Beauties/etc…