Join us for the fun of the summer One-Acts! We encourage actors of all ages, races, and gender identities to audition. Actors will be seen in the order in which they arrive. Sides will be taken from the scripts which are available on our website at https://oldacademyplayers.org/auditions/. Questions? Email the producers Sarah Labov [email protected] or Nancy Frick [email protected].
Audition Date & Time: Saturday, April 26, 2025; 11:00 a.m. — 1:00 p.m.
Location of Auditions: Old Academy Players located at 3544 Indian Queen Lane, Philadelphia, PA. There is free parking onsite, located behind the theater.
Performance Dates: July 11th, 12th, 13th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 2025 (Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m., Sundays at 2:00 p.m.)
One Act Shows:
Bowlarama by Scott Mullen Directed by Alyssia Sims
Can a game of bowling fix the world’s worst blind date?
EILEEN, Female 20s-30s, competitive, high-strung, overthinker, oblivious
STANLEY, Male 20s-30s, her date, chill
Dinner Theater by Caitlin Cieri Directed by Dan Crozier
A scheduling glitch has two radio shows appearing live on air – at the same time.
CHEF, Adult, any gender. The host of Eau Clair Chef’s Corner. Professional.
ADVENTURER, Adult male. The host and narrator of the Old Adventure Show. A brooding storyteller with great narration voice. Doubles as dragon and horse.
For Richard or Poorer by Steven G. Martin Directed by Elliott Rotman
An anxious groom has a complete meltdown moments before his wedding.
EDDIE, Male, 40s. Today is his wedding day. He's nervous.
RICHARD, Male, 40s. Today is his wedding day. He's not.
Ages can vary.
Gamma Girls to the Rescue by Julie Zaffarano Directed by Sarah Labov
Three friends prepare to fulfill the final item on a bucket list.
ANG, Female, 50+
MEL, Female, 50+
NADIA, Female, 50+
Gram Scams by Cary Pepper Directed by Kimberly Hess
A telephone scammer tangles with a befuddled grandmother.
GRANDMA, Female, 70 +
“MICHAEL,” Male, Early 30’s, but sounds like he’s in his 20’s
MICHAEL, Male, Early 20’s
Morning on Mimosa Lane by Gwen Barker Armstrong Directed by Bryan Hagelin
Life can be hard in a trailer park but good friends can make the all difference.
PAULINE, Female, 40-60, Hard, brassy. Cigarette in her mouth and a drink in her hand, she looks tough and a bit cheap.
CHRISSY, Female, 35-55, Pauline’s younger ex-sister-in-law, having a really tough day.
Threesome, Written and Directed by Nancy Frick
The appearance of an old love throws a couple into chaos.
CHARLES – Male
EMMA – Female
MILES – Male, the one that comes between them
Age range is flexible, but all are of a similar age
Please visit our website https://oldacademyplayers.org/auditions/ for more information on each one-act show, roles available and how to apply.
