Auditions

A COMEDY OF TENORS 
AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT

By Ken Ludwig

Directed by: Dustin Burke

Performances: January 15-31

One hotel suite, four tenors, two wives, three girlfriends, and a soccer stadium filled with screaming fans. What could possibly go wrong? It’s 1930s Paris and the stage is set for the concert of the century – as long as producer Henry Saunders can keep Italian superstar Tito Merelli and his hot-blooded wife, Maira, from causing runaway chaos. Prepare for an uproarious ride, full of mistaken identities, bedroom hijinks, and madcap delight.

Audition Information

Sunday, November 15th • 6:30pm-9:30pm • Grove City City Hall (4035 Broadway)

Monday, November 16th • 6:30pm-9:30pm • Grove City City Hall (4035 Broadway)

  • Click here to sign up for your audition time slot
  • Auditionees will need to click here to fill out this digital audition form
  • Auditionees will be seen in order of arrival for their designated time slot
  • Walk-ins will be accepted, but may have to wait for an open timeslot
  • Virtual submissions can be sent to LTOBGroveCityMedia@gmail.com (along with form)
  • The audition will consist of prepared monologues and cold readings of sides. Sides to read will be provided.
    • Please prepare a 60-90 second comedic monologue of your choosing.
    • If auditioning for Tito/Beppo, Max and Carlo, please prepare a 16 bar song
      • Can be acapella or with a track, opera preferred but not necessary
  • Bring any calendar conflicts from November 22nd through closing.

Callbacks

Thursday, November 17 • 6:30pm • TBD

  • By invite only
  • Will consist of scenes reads from the show
  • Sides will be provided for those invited to callbacks

Cast Breakdown

The cast calls for 4 men and 3 women. All auditionees must be at least 18 years old.

The production team is seeking a diverse and inclusive cast. All persons will be considered regardless of race and/or ethnicity, unless specified in character description.

Henry Saunders: (Male 50-60)

Loud, over-the-top, stressed opera manager/producer under immense pressure. He

occasionally speaks with poor French and Swedish accents.

Max: (Male 30-40)

Saunders’ former assistant turned successful opera singer. He is married to Henry’s

daughter, Maggie, anxious, busy, and must possess a tenor voice capable of singing

short-selected opera pieces.

Tito Merelli/Beppo: (Male 50-60)

A double role. Tito is the most famous opera singer of all time—boisterous yet insecure,

married to Maria, and sporting an Italian accent. Beppo is a hotel bellhop/Tito lookalike

with a wonderful singing voice. Requires strong tenor vocals and selected opera

performance.

Note: must be comfortable with intimacy and wearing only a bath towel in one scene.

Must be able to speak in an Italian accent.

Carlo Nucci: (Male 25-35)

A dashing young opera star/impresario with an American accent. Deeply in love with

Mimi, handsome, and must have a strong tenor voice.

Note: must be comfortable with intimacy and wearing only underwear in certain scenes.

Maria Merelli: (Female 40-60)

Tito’s fiery, loud, and stylish Italian wife.

Note: must be able to speak in an Italian accent. Must be comfortable with intimacy.

Mimi Merelli: (Female 20-30)

Tito and Maria’s bright-eyed, beautiful daughter. An aspiring actress with an American

accent who is in love with Carlo.

Note: must be comfortable with intimacy and wearing only underwear in certain scenes.

Tatiana Racón: (Female 30-50)

A glamorous, over-the-top Russian soprano and former lover of Tito with a dramatic flair

and an intense personality.

Note: Must be able to speak in a Russian accent. Must be comfortable with intimacy.

For any questions, please email director, Dustin Burke at dustin.a.burke@gmail.com
Subject Line: Comedy of Tenors Auditions

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General Audition Information
Time: 7:00pm (unless otherwise noted**)
Place: Held at LTOB unless otherwise noted**

  • Non-musical auditions consist of cold readings from the script. Monologues are not usually required, but will be accepted.
  • For musicals please prepare a song and dress for movement.
    Accompanist provided.
  • For non-performance roles (design, costumes, props, tech, build/paint, etc.), please contact the director of the show for which you would like to volunteer.

** All information on auditions subject to change for specific shows. Click on a show’s link anywhere on the site to check for updated information. Any special audition requirements will be listed on the show pages. **