Auditions

Moonlight and Magnolias

Written By Ron Hutchinson

Directed by Rod Oden

Performance Dates:

Fridays - Sundays

August 9 - 24

7:30pm Fridays and Saturdays

2:30pm Sunday (August 18)

SYNOPSIS

1939 Hollywood is abuzz. Legendary producer David O. Selznick has shut down produc-tion of his new epic, Gone with the Wind, a film adaptation of Margaret Mitchell’s novel. The screenplay, you see, just doesn’t work. So what’s an all-powerful movie mogul to do? While fending off the film’s stars, gossip columnists and his own father-in-law, Selznick sends a car for famed screenwriter Ben Hecht and pulls formidable director Victor Fleming from the set of The Wizard of Oz. Summoning both to his office, he locks the doors, closes the shades, and on a diet of bananas and peanuts, the three men labor over five days to fashion a screenplay that will become the blueprint for one of the most successful and beloved films of all time.

ROLES

(all roles list playable age range)

David O. Selznick (30-45) is obsessive, driven, and just a little nuts. GWTW is his masterpiece; he must have it how he sees it, and nothing must stand in the way. It's his only chance to make one great film.

Ben Hecht (30-45) is the quick‐witted, articulate newspaperman turned script doctor. Sardonic but principled, he stands against everything that GWTW represents. Passionate anti‐holocaust activist.

Vic Fleming (30-45) is a real man's man, friend of Clark Gable, talented, caustic, and capable. Does not suffer fools gladly. Don't confuse him with someone who gives a damn.

Ms. Poppenghul (20-30) is Selznick's long‐suffering, loyal, competent secretary.

Auditions will consist of provided acting sides provided.  PLEASE NOTE:  This show has an accelerated rehearsal schedule.  You will NEED to be able to get off book quickly.

Lee Street Theatre is a volunteer-based community theatre in Salisbury, NC. We value and support the time and talent of all of our volunteer performers.

** PLEASE NOTE, IF YOU ARE A CATAWBA COLLEGE THEATRE ARTS STUDENT WISHING TO AUDITION, PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR PERFORMANCE RIDER FOR APPROVAL IN ADVANCE OF YOUR AUDITION, PER DEPARTMENTAL POLICY.

If you have any questions or wish for more information, please reach out to director Rod Oden at rod@leestreet.org

She Kills Monsters (Spotlight Series)

Written By Qui Nguyen

Directed by Rod Oden

**PLEASE NOTE - THIS PRODUCTION WILL HAVE TWO DIFFERENT CASTS WORKING IN TANDEM AND TOGETHER.  THERE WILL BE A PARENT-WAIVERED “HIGH SCHOOL AGED CAST” (15 - 18), AND A COLLEGIATE-AGED CAST (18 - 25).  EACH CAST WILL HAVE 3 PERFORMANCES. THE COLLEGIATE AGED CAST WILL BE EXPECTED TO ASSIST AND HELP WITH THE PERFORMANCES IN THE HIGH SCHOOL AGED CAST.**

Performance Dates:

Thursday, September 5 at 7:30pm (College Cast)

Friday, September 6 at 7:30pm (High School Cast)

Saturday, September 7 at 2:30pm (High School Cast)

Saturday, September 7 at 7:30pm (College Cast)

Sunday, September 8 at 2:30pm (College Cast)

Sunday, September 8 at 7:30pm (High School Cast)

Lee Street LAB

SYNOPSIS

She Kills Monsters tells the story of high schooler Agnes Evans as she deals with the death of her younger sister, Tilly. When Agnes stumbles upon Tilly’s Dungeons & Dragons notebook, she finds herself catapulted into a journey of discovery and action-packed adventure in the imaginary world that was her sister’s refuge. The plot takes place in reality and in the imaginary game world; In the game world Agnes embarks on an action-packed quest to save her sister's soul, coming face to face with homicidal fairies, raunchy ogres and blood thirsty cheerleaders, learns about Tilly's exploration with her sexuality and discovers a side of herself she never knew existed. This high-octane dramatic comedy by acclaimed playwright Qui Nguyen offers a heart-pounding homage to the geek and warrior within us all.

ROLES

(all roles list playable age range)

Tilly Evans / Tillius the Paladin – 15.  A nerdy, tomboy and closeted lesbian in real life who is obsessed with Dungeons and Dragons, she is famous among the geek crowd at her school. In the world of D&D, she’s a level 20 Paladin, Healer of wounds and protector of lights; aka not to be messed with. She’s spunky, powerful, agile and brings a young energy and fresh spirit.  She dies at the very start of the show.  The character that shows up in the play is a creation of Agnes’s imagination.

Agnes Evans – 18. Tilly’s older sister. At first an average girl, of average height, of average weight, and average build. Has no knowledge of the DnD culture.  By her junior year, she has transformed into “magnificent cheerleadery.” In her Senior year, she discovers Tilly’s D&D book and wants to play it.

Chuck – A dorky freshmen, outspoken but self-aware nerd who loves the “Grunge Rocker roadie” look, a D&D enthusiast, also goes by the name “DM Biggs”.  He is employed at the local game store and is a Dungeon Master who knew Tilly during her life.  He acts the Dungeon Master for the game Agnes plays.

Miles – 18, Agnes’ boyfriend, not at all into “nerd culture”.  He is a football player, and very sweet.   He tries very hard.  He’s just your average square kinda guy who can come off as being very frat. He genuinely loves Agnes and is a caring guy.  Eventually, he joins in the DnD game, playing alongside Agnes.

Lilith Morningstar / Lily – 16. Her DnD Character class: Demon Queen. Acts as her party’s muscle. Has probably been alive for eternity. Very hot and essentially Tilly’s girlfriend. Also very sarcastic, serious and self-aware. Think Gamora from “Guardians of the Galaxy.” In the real world, Lily is an average, modest teenager who wears glasses.

Kaliope Darkwalker / Kelly – 15. Her DnD Character is a Dark Elf. Acts as the party’s master tracker, lock picker, magic-user, and all-around elven ass-kicker.  She’s athletic, a waywatcher and navigator. Very analytical. She gives off earthy vibes. In real life, she has cerebral palsy and uses forearm crutches to help her.  Ronnie is her older brother.

Orcus / Ronnie – 17. His DnD character is a red demon. Has probably been alive for eternity. Former Overlord of the Underworld and current couch potato.  If there’s a lost soul, he’ll either have it or at least know where it is.  He’s the comedic relief of the party. In the real world, Ronnie is a normal sloppy teenager, his sister is Kelly.

Vera / The Beholder – 18. Agnes’s best friend and fellow cheerleader, but would rather be with the punk-rockers.  She clearly is only a cheerleader because Agnes is one. In the DnD game, she becomes a ferocious single eyeballed monster with sharp sharklike teeth.

Steve – 15. Character Class: Mage. Adventurer supreme.  He is dorky both in D&D and the real world.

Farrah – A little forest faerie. Appears very young.  She’s adorable, but she’s actually an angry savage in a small package. 

Evil Gabbi – 15, Evil succubi cheerleader and a great dancer. Tilly’s vision of pure evil; the epitome of fake-nice preppy girl. She appears as normal a cheerleader that tormented Tilly as well as a succubi cheerleader in the D&D game.

Evil Tina – 15, Evil succubi cheerleader and a great dancer. Tilly’s vision of pure evil; the epitome of fake-nice preppy girl. She appears as normal a cheerleader that tormented Tilly as well as a succubi cheerleader in the D&D game.

Auditions will consist of provided acting sides provided.  PLEASE NOTE:  This show has an accelerated rehearsal schedule.  You will NEED to be able to get off book quickly. ALSO HIGH SCHOOL AGED (15 - 18) AUDITIONERS - YOU WILL NEED TO HAVE A PARENT WAIVER SIGNED TO BE APART OF THIS PRODUCTION.  READ FULL SCRIPT BY CLICKING HERE

Lee Street Theatre is a volunteer-based community theatre in Salisbury, NC. We value and support the time and talent of all of our volunteer performers.

** PLEASE NOTE, IF YOU ARE A CATAWBA COLLEGE THEATRE ARTS STUDENT WISHING TO AUDITION, PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR PERFORMANCE RIDER FOR APPROVAL IN ADVANCE OF YOUR AUDITION, PER DEPARTMENTAL POLICY.

If you have any questions or wish for more information, please reach out to director Rod Oden at rod@leestreet.org

November (Spotlight Series)

Written By David Mamet

Directed by Rod Oden

Performance Dates:

Thursday, Friday, and Saturday

September 19, 20, 21

7:30pm

Lee Street LAB

SYNOPSIS

David Mamet's new Oval Office satire depicts one day in the life of a beleaguered American commander-in-chief. It's November in a Presidential election year, and incumbent Charles Smith's chances for reelection are looking grim. Approval ratings are down, his money's running out, and nuclear war might be imminent. Though his staff has thrown in the towel and his wife has begun to prepare for her post-White House life, Chuck isn't ready to give up just yet. Amidst the biggest fight of his political career, the President has to find time to pardon a couple of turkeys — saving them from the slaughter before Thanksgiving — and this simple PR event inspires Smith to risk it all in attempt to win back public support. With Mamet's characteristic no-holds-barred style, November is a scathingly hilarious take on the state of America today and the lengths to which people will go to win.

ROLES

CHARLES SMITH – President of the United States

ARCHER BROWN – Chief of Staff to the President

TURKEY “GUY” – Representative of the Turkey Manufacturers Association

CLARICE BERNSTEIN – Press Secretary to the President – a lesbian

DWIGHT GRACKLE – a Native American

Auditions will consist of provided acting sides provided.  PLEASE NOTE:  This show has an accelerated rehearsal schedule.  You will NEED to be able to get off book quickly.

Lee Street Theatre is a volunteer-based community theatre in Salisbury, NC. We value and support the time and talent of all of our volunteer performers.

** PLEASE NOTE, IF YOU ARE A CATAWBA COLLEGE THEATRE ARTS STUDENT WISHING TO AUDITION, PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR PERFORMANCE RIDER FOR APPROVAL IN ADVANCE OF YOUR AUDITION, PER DEPARTMENTAL POLICY.

If you have any questions or wish for more information, please reach out to director Rod Oden at rod@leestreet.org

POTUS Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive (Spotlight Series)

Written by Selina Fillinger

Directed by Tori Carpenter

Performance Dates:

Thursday, Friday and Saturday

September 26 - 28

7:30pm

Lee Street LAB

SYNOPSIS

An uproarious Broadway debut by playwright Selina Fillinger, POTUS Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive is a riotous comedy about the women in charge of the man in charge of the free world.

ROLES

Character Breakdown: “Any of these women can be any ethnicity. Actors can be female-identifying or non-binary. Age is flexible. Beauty is subjective. So long as they’re fast, fierce, and hilarious.” -Selina Fillinger, Playwright of POTUS

HARRIET– She/her. Late 40s-60s. Chief of Staff. A political bulldog who has chosen every aspect of her life, appearance, and personality in service of her career. A sexless and humorless middle-aged woman who lives and dies by the polls. Starts the play at a 7 and skyrockets from there. Everything is a means to the end.

JEAN– She/her. 40s-60s. Press Secretary. A hawk in a turtleneck. A high-strung, quick-witted woman who can handle any pressroom and sterilize any scandal. A single working mother whose pristine life is threatened only by her knee-weakening attraction to disastrous sexual partners—one, in particular. Harriet’s more polished and more tactful counterpart. Think CJ from West Wing, but with more bite, cynicism, and learned paranoia.

STEPHANIE– She/her. 20s-30s. Presidential secretary. An obedient and diminutive millennial, terrified of failure and perpetually on the edge of nervous breakdown. Deeply brilliant, just crippled by her own imposter syndrome. So much potential energy and rage just waiting to be set free.

DUSTY– She/her. 20s-30s. President’s plaything. A glowing, curious, sex-positive girl with a multitude of skills and a bright future! Loves civic duty! Loves democracy! Determined to make the world better!

BERNADETTE– She/her. 30s-50s. President’s sister. A total trash fire. Strife and mayhem. A coked-up tornado with raw sexual charisma, fiery temper, and fantastic sense of humor. Jean’s kryptonite.

CHRIS– She/her. 30s-40s. A journalist. Overburdened, under-slept, postpartum, newly-divorced, on the brink of irrelevancy. A dogged reporter with much to gain and everything to lose.

MARGARET– She/her. 40s-60s. Black/African-American. The First Lady. An impeccable combination of high fashion, corporate experience, and legal savvy. Regal, sophisticated, brimming with bitterness and pent-up rage. Goes for the jugular.

Auditions will consist of provided acting sides. 

Lee Street Theatre is a volunteer-based community theatre in Salisbury, NC. We value and support the time and talent of all of our volunteer performers.

** PLEASE NOTE, IF YOU ARE A CATAWBA COLLEGE THEATRE ARTS STUDENT WISHING TO AUDITION, PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR PERFORMANCE RIDER FOR APPROVAL IN ADVANCE OF YOUR AUDITION, PER DEPARTMENTAL POLICY.

If you have any questions or wish for more information, please reach out to Tori Carpenter at toricarpenter20@gmail.com

LIZZIE

Music & Lyrics by Steven Cheslik-deMeyer

Lyrics, Book and Additional Music by Tim Maner

Music and Additional Lyrics by Alan Stevens Hewitt

Directed by Rod Oden

Music Directed by Matty Montes

Choreography by Kelly Sandoval

Performance Dates:

Fridays - Sundays

October 11 - 26

7:30pm Fridays and Saturdays

2:30pm Sunday (October 20)

SYNOPSIS

Rage! Sex! Betrayal! Bloody murder!
In the heat of late summer 1892, Andrew Borden and his wife are found murdered in their house. The main suspect in the murders is Andrew’s youngest daughter from a previous marriage, Lizzie Borden. Using a searing rock score, and based on the historical record, LIZZIE explores the heady and heated days leading up to the murder and Lizzie’s controversial acquittal of all charges and the creation of a new American myth.

ROLES (all roles list playable age range)

Lizzie Borden (AGE 30 - 35, high belt: F#3-F#5, belt to A5* if possible) is damaged, twisted. She can turn on a dime from fragile, broken, meek and obedient to conniving, sinister, furious and terrifying. She is a wounded animal backed into a corner, terrified but enraged. We find her at the moment she realizes she has nothing to lose. She is transformed through an act of unspeakable transgression, turning her own historical infamy into an ascension to legend.

Emma Borden (AGE: 35 - 45, alto/mezzo belt: F#3-D5) is the older sister, eclipsed by the younger. She must content herself by playing a motherly Lady Macbeth to Lizzie, dripping her own hatreds into Lizzie's ears over the years, stoking the fires of Lizzie's rage, disappearing when the deeds must be done, and suffering with guilt afterwards. Emma is a woman who has come to see that every opportunity for happiness has passed her by. She's furious, but she's also desperately sad.

Bridget Sullivan/Maggie (AGE: 20 - 30, contralto\low alto: F3 with E3 pick-up\ghost-notes in one number) Eb5 (E5* opt. In one ad lib.) is the Borden's Irish maid. She may be a Banshee, called to wail at the Borden's door. She always seems to know what is going to happen, does things one step before anyone else. She's put upon, angry, and as resentful of the Borden sisters as she is of the parents. Bridget is the Sex Pistols rock and roll nihilist; ready to fuck things up because she knows that's the only way anything is ever going to get better.

Alice Russell (AGE: 25 - 40, high mezzo lyric/mix/belt: G3 with F#3 pick-up/ ghost-notes in one number- A5* legit soprano) is the Borden's next-door neighbor. She is a luscious pear, the sensuous mother- sister-lover which is sorely lacking in Lizzie's life. She appears to Lizzie in her greatest moments of need and attempts to lead her away from a path of destruction and toward one of love, truth, and affection. Lizzie may have true feelings of affection for her, or she may be using Alice's feelings to build an alibi.

TO LISTEN TO SHOW PLEASE CLICK THE SPOTIFY LINK HERE: https://open.spotify.com/album/74qSlj3haa9qumOp8oXS7k?si=HezMGD0aSgOC-rYxCQvtSw 

Auditions will consist of provided acting sides, music and tracks and choreography.  Sides, Sheet music and tracks available prior, choreo will be given at auditions.  The Music Director has provided a Spotfy Playlist to give you the feel of the type of voices we are looking for here:  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0aLIrINacD92llsqfp1f9f?si=b868309caf564a52

Lee Street Theatre is a volunteer-based community theatre in Salisbury, NC. We value and support the time and talent of all of our volunteer performers.

** PLEASE NOTE, IF YOU ARE A CATAWBA COLLEGE THEATRE ARTS STUDENT WISHING TO AUDITION, PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR PERFORMANCE RIDER FOR APPROVAL IN ADVANCE OF YOUR AUDITION, PER DEPARTMENTAL POLICY.

If you have any questions or wish for more information, please reach out to director Rod Oden at rod@leestreet.org

The Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon

Written By Don Zolidis

Directed by Tori Carpenter

Performance Dates:

Fridays - Sundays

December 6 - 21

7:30pm Fridays and Saturdays

2:30pm Sunday (December 15)

SYNOPSIS

Christmas: a time for magic. A time for the traditions we cherish. A time to watch as many original TV movies as a human being can possibly endure. But now with The Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon, you can enjoy the sugar rush of six Christmas movies all at once! Welcome to Hopewood Falls, Vermont, where singles in adorable sweaters converge to look for love. Can disguises help royalty and/or movie stars find the down-to-earth connections they crave? Will evil city slickers destroy charming inns and/or Christmas tree farms? Isn't it a little creepy for a meet-cute to depend on one person being in a coma? Grab a hot chocolate and your favorite wise single friend to find out in this wildly entertaining parody of holiday rom-coms.

ROLES

(double casting may be applied where possible)

NARRATOR 1

NARRATOR 2 

HOLLY - owner of the Evergreen Inn in Hopewood Falls, Vermont. A heart of gold. 

BRETT - stranded by a snowstorm, but secretly a prince from Artemisia, a tiny aristocratic country in Europe that no one has ever heard of. Luckily, he's rich, y'all. 

JOY - a romance novelist, visiting the inn to try to break her writer's block. 

PAUL - a rival romance novelist, running his own writer's retreat­-kind of a self-important jerk, but with the love of the right woman, he's probably a pretty nice guy. 

CAROL - a war reporter, home for the holidays, tired of big city life. JACKSON, 35, a veterinarian, who owns two golden retrievers. MERRY, in town to search out the perfect Christmas tree for the big Christmas celebration in the big city. A real estate lawyer business person with no time for love. 

BLAKE - rugged, owner of a tree farm. He's heartbroken but oh-so­ handsome. 

KRIS - the son of the former Santa Claus in the town parade, but he has troubles, y'all. Troubles. Currently working as a real estate lawyer businessperson. 

NOELLE - owner of the oldest Christmas ornament boutique in town, charged with helping Kris quit his job and become a full time Santa. Filled with the Christmas spirit. 

SVEN - the secret prince of Broxtenburg, which is another tiny aristocratic country in Europe that no one has ever heard of. Shocker, he's also rich as heck. 

RITA - movie star filming a movie in Hopewood Falls, but pretending to be an ordinary girl.

LAERTES - The real Estate Developer Guy. We do not like him. 

BRIDGETTE - the red-headed best friend of all the women. Why not. 

JIMMY - (can be played by the same actor playing LAERTES), the ex-boyfriend of Holly, and also plays the ex-boyfriends of every other woman, 'cause why not. 

Auditions will consist of provided acting sides provided..

Lee Street Theatre is a volunteer-based community theatre in Salisbury, NC. We value and support the time and talent of all of our volunteer performers.

** PLEASE NOTE, IF YOU ARE A CATAWBA COLLEGE THEATRE ARTS STUDENT WISHING TO AUDITION, PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR PERFORMANCE RIDER FOR APPROVAL IN ADVANCE OF YOUR AUDITION, PER DEPARTMENTAL POLICY.

If you have any questions or wish for more information, please reach out to director Tori Carpenter at toricarpenter20@gmail.com

Neil Simon’s RUMORS

Written By Neil SImon

Directed by Sharon Sigler

Performance Dates:

Fridays - Sundays

January 10 - 25, 2025

7:30pm Fridays and Saturdays

2:30pm Sunday (January 19)

SYNOPSIS

At a large, tastefully-appointed Sneden's Landing townhouse, the Deputy Mayor of New York has just shot himself. Though it's only a flesh wound, Charlie Brock's self-inflicted injury sets off a series of events causing four couples to experience a severe attack of farce.  As their tenth wedding anniversary party commences, Charlie lies bleeding in another room, and his wife Myra is nowhere in sight. The first guests, lawyer Ken Gorman and his wife Chris, scramble to get “the story” straight before the other guests arrive. As the confusions and miscommunications mount, the evening spins off into classic farcical hilarity.

ROLES

(ages listed are playable age ranges)

KEN GORMAN – (Male, 30 – 50’s) A well-to-do lawyer. Wealthy, but by no means pretentious. Takes charge of the situation. Married to Chris. Halfway through the show, a gunshot causes his
temporary deafness.

CHRIS GORMAN – (Female, 30 – 50’s) Another lawyer, married to Ken. Beautiful, easily flustered. Frantically tries to maintain normalcy at the party. Has recently quit smoking, which
drives her to drink a bit more.

LENNY GANZ – (Male, 30 – 50’s) – A wealthy accountant, distraught over the recent destruction over his new car. Starts the show with an extreme case of whiplash. Intolerant of the gossipy-lifestyle that he is often involved in.

CLAIRE GANZ – (Female, 30 – 50’s) – Lenny’s wife. Very concerned with appearances (hers and others’). Starts the play with a swollen lip. Likes to gossip.

ERNIE CUSACK – (Male, Early 50’s) – a psychiatrist. Affable, smokes a pipe. Loves his wife very much. Tries to be as helpful as possible cooking the evening’s dinner.

COOKIE CUSACK – (Female, 40’s) – has her own cooking show. Suffers from extreme back spasms. Loves her husband very much. A bit absent-minded at times.

GLENN COOPER – (Male, 30-40) - A handsome man running for State Senate. Worried about his own reputation. Struggles with placating his wife, who is convinced he is having an affair
(which he may or may not be).

CASSIE COOPER – (Female late 20’s, early 30’s) - Glenn’s beautiful wife. Obsesses over her husbands’ relationships with other women. Quick to anger. Must rub her quartz crystal to
calm herself down.

OFFICER WELCH – (Male, 30-50) – A city police officer having a rough night. Does not tolerate lying. Sees through the “classy” façade that these high-society types put up.

OFFICER PUDNEY – (Female, 20-50) – Welch’s partner. A strong but silent type. 

Auditions will consist of provided acting sides provided.

Lee Street Theatre is a volunteer-based community theatre in Salisbury, NC. We value and support the time and talent of all of our volunteer performers.

** PLEASE NOTE, IF YOU ARE A CATAWBA COLLEGE THEATRE ARTS STUDENT WISHING TO AUDITION, PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR PERFORMANCE RIDER FOR APPROVAL IN ADVANCE OF YOUR AUDITION, PER DEPARTMENTAL POLICY.

If you have any questions or wish for more information, please reach out to director Michelle Medina Villalon at paolamichellemedinav@gmail.com