Auditions

Old Academy Players welcomes new talent! Please note that we are a non-profit community theater and that all roles are performed on a volunteer basis. Please check this site for audition information which appears throughout the season.

If you are auditioning for a show, please complete our Audition Form in advance of the audition.

Old Academy Players

The Exes by Lenore Skomal
Directed by Norman Burnosky

Audition Date & Time:  Saturday, September 21^st at 10:00AM

Location:
Old Academy Players
3544 Indian Queen Lane
Philadelphia PA 19129 (Parking in the rear of the theater)

Audition Requirements:

Please prepare a 1–2‑minute comedic monologue.  You may be also asked to read from the script.

Performance Dates:

1/8(preview performance), 1/10, 1/11 (2 performances), 1/17, 1/18, 1/19 (3 performances), 1/24, 1/25, 1/26 (3 performances).

*Additional performances may be added

Rehearsal Dates:

Rehearsals will generally be held on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, with additional rehearsals scheduled as we approach Opening Night.

Cast members will be required to attend the Club Night Performance of the The Rainbow Holiday, which will be held on Wednesday, October 30^th.

If cast, you will also be required to assist with Set Build on 11/24 and 11/25 and set breakdown on Sunday, January 26^th.

Cast members will be required to assist with Hospitality one night during the run of The Rainbow Holiday.

Please refer to the OAP Calendar for the full schedule.

*Additional rehearsals may be added as needed

Brief Synopsis of Show:

It’s self-made millionaire Richard Killingworth’s daughter’s big day.  The last person he wants to see is his estranged wife, Mavis, the woman who put the “ex” in “exes.”  Celebrating with his best friend Dick, who happens to be Mavis’ first husband, Richard’s life is turned upside down when the Queen of Chaos drops, unannounced, with her new fiancée in tow.  Throw in a sharp-tongued butler, a champagne-soaked bridezilla and a snarky stepson, and you have the perfect storm of pandemonium, in this comedy with a heart, reminding us why marriage and divorce make for the strangest of bedfellows.

Roles:

We are looking to fill the following roles:

Richard Killingworth (m) 62–65.  Distinguished, narcissistic, self-made billionaire.

Dick Wright (m) 55.  Charismatic, loyal, energetic middle-aged metrosexual with a quick wit.

Mavis Killingworth (f) 50.  Determined yet charming divorcee, a real head-turner, not afraid to take off her kid gloves to go a few rounds.

Victoria Killingworth (f) 35.  Aging society-debutante-with-an-edge turned Bridezilla who tosses aside etiquette to get her way.

Garrett Wright (m) 25.  College senior two times over, funny, bro with heart and penchant for telling it like it is.

Marcel Nistlerood (m) 30–40.  Darling of an imp of a man with a quirky personality and incomprehensible enjoyment of life.  (Danish accent required)

Prim (m) 70s.  British born and bred, runs the household with dry wit and a fastidious attention to protocol.  (British accent required)

* Contact: Norman Burnosky via email at norm@oldacademyplayers.org

Audition Notice — The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

Old Academy Players is pleased to announce the audition date for its 2025 production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Simon Stephens. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time will be performed at the Old Academy Players theater located at 3544 Indian Queen Lane, Philadelphia, PA from March 7^th, 2025 through March 23^rd, 2025. The play is directed by Josh Tull (Recent: Next to Normal, Mean Girls), and produced by Chris Wunder (Recent: The Weir, Outside Mullingar).

Audition Date & Time: November 2^nd, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.
(In the event of inclement weather, auditions will be held on November 9^th at 10:00 a.m.)
Note: Auditions will be seen on a first come-first serve basis in the order in which individuals arrive. If you would like to audition, you must arrive and check-in no later than 12:30 p.m.

Callbacks: Issued by invitation and seen later that same day (11/2/2024) at the discretion of the director.
Note: we anticipate callbacks to begin in the early afternoon and run no later than 5PM. Individuals who are called back should be prepared to stay for the duration. Due to the anticipated high number of individuals auditioning, we are unable to provide an exact start time for callbacks. Specific timetables will be provided the day of and communicated transparently. Callbacks will be utilized only in specific cases, some roles may be cast without a callback, you will be told immediately following your audition if we are issuing a callback.

*All roles are non-union, non-paying*

Location of Auditions and Callbacks: Old Academy Players located at 3544 Indian Queen Lane, Philadelphia, PA. There is free parking onsite, located behind the theater.

Audition Requirements:

• Audition in person onsite, on the listed date and time (NO VIDEO AUDITIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED)
• Prepare a monologue in the spirit of the play (you MAY use a selection from The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time)
• Some individuals may be asked to cold read sides from the show
• Bring an UP TO DATE headshot (the photo will not be returned)
• Bring your theatrical resume
• A list of any conflicts with the rehearsal schedule (see below). 
  • Please be aware, due to the demands of this show, conflicts may not be accepted. If cast, you will be expected to be available for all rehearsals.

Rehearsals: All rehearsals will take place onsite at Old Academy Players. Rehearsals will begin with an in-person table read at 6:30 p.m. on Monday December 2^nd, 2024. A full rehearsal schedule can be found here: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime Rehearsal Schedule

Note: specific character call dates will be provided after the show has been cast. Not all roles will be called to every rehearsal.

Performance Dates: March 7^th, 2025 — March 23^rd, 2025 (Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m., Sundays at 2:00 p.m.)

Play Information: Tony Award winning play The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time follows 15-year-old Christopher between modern Swindon and London, UK. Christopher has a brilliant mind but is ill-equipped to interpret the social dynamics of everyday life. He has never ventured alone beyond the end of his road and has an inherent distrust of strangers. At 12:07 AM one morning — Christopher finds himself beside his neighbor’s dead dog, Wellington, who has been speared with a garden fork. Finding himself under suspicion, Christopher is determined to solve the mystery of who murdered Wellington, and he carefully records each fact of the crime. His detective work, forbidden by his father, takes him on a thrilling journey that upturns his entire world.

Dialect: Here’s a link to a video of Swindon, UK residents for audition dialect guidance for the main characters.

Please note, this is an ensemble piece. All actors will remain onstage for nearly the entire duration of the play. All scenes run into each other without any breaks. Stamina, sitting and standing for long periods of time, and physicality are of paramount importance in telling this story. Actors should be comfortable with accents and versatile enough to play/differentiate between multiple roles in most cases.

Characters:
*All roles are non-union, non-paying*

Christopher (Male: 15–22, if 18–22 must be able TPY): brilliant at “maths”, searching for the killer of his neighbor’s dog, Wellington. Christopher is autistic and exploring his place in the world as he seeks to solve the mystery of Wellington’s death. Actors with autism are encouraged to audition. Must be comfortable with the Swindon accent.

Siobhan (Female: 20s-60s): teacher at Christopher’s school, she understands him better than anyone else. Is kind, caring and a guiding support in Christopher’s life.

Ed (Male, 35–50): Christopher’s father, loving, but quick tempered, stressed and frustrated with his situation in life. He always has Christopher’s best interest at heart but it often manifests in overbearing and condescending ways. He drinks to cope. Must be comfortable with the Swindon accent.

Judy (Female, 35–50): Christopher’s mother, loving, but doesn’t really understand how to relate to Christopher. She struggles immensely when trying to support him. Must be comfortable with the Swindon accent.

Mrs. Shears, etc. (Female, 38–58): Mrs. Shears is Christopher’s Neighbor and the one who accuses him of killing her dog. This individual will also be doubling as Mrs. Gascoyne, Woman on Train, and The Shopkeeper. Looking for strong versatile actors to play multiple roles. English dialects of various classes are a plus.

Mr. Shears, etc. (Male, 38–58): Roger Shears is Mrs. Shears Husband. This individual will also be playing the Duty Sergeant, Mr. Wise, Man Behind Counter, and Drunk One. Looking for strong versatile actors to play multiple roles. English dialects of various classes are a plus.

Mr. Thompson, etc. (Male, 20s-40s): This individual will be playing the Policeman, Mr. Thompson, Drunk Two, Man with Socks, and a London Policeman. Looking for strong versatile actors to play multiple roles. English dialects of various classes are a plus.

Reverend Peters, etc. (Male, 40s-60s): This individual will be playing Reverend Peters, Uncle Terry, Station Policeman, and the Station Guard. Looking for strong versatile actors to play multiple roles. English dialects of various classes are a plus.

No. 40, etc. (Female, 20s): This individual will be playing No. 40, Lady in the Street, Information, and a Punk Girl. Looking for strong versatile actors to play multiple roles. English dialects of various classes are a plus.

Mrs. Alexander, etc. (Female, 40s-60s): This individual will be playing Mrs. Alexander, and a Posh Woman. Looking for strong versatile actors to play multiple roles. English dialects of various classes are a plus.

Contact: Director, Josh Tull (josht@oldacademyplayers.org)