Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim

Book by George Furth

 

Direction and Choreography: Matthew Weil

Assistant Director: MJ Santry

Music Director: Nancy Dickinson

Stage Manager: Zach Taylor

 

PLEASE NOTE: THE ROLE OF BOBBY HAS BEEN CAST. ALL OTHER ROLES ARE OPEN.

 

The Ritz Theatre Company is currently seeking a diverse and dynamic cast of local, non-union artists for our upcoming production of Company, the opening show of our 40th Anniversary Season. See below for all audition information and a detailed character breakdown. All performers will receive a small stipend between $200-$300.

 

AUDITION PROCESS:

1st Round: Send your headshot, resume, and self-tape to ritztheatrecasting@gmail.com. Self-tapes should contain 16-32 bars of a song in the style of the show. YouTube links are preferred. If sending via Google Drive, please ensure anyone provided the link can access. Deadline for self-tapes is Wednesday, October 1st @ 5:00pm.

 

2nd Round: Callbacks by invitation only on Monday, October 6th and Wednesday, October 8th starting at 7:00pm. Further info on callbacks will be provided to all artists invited to attend.

 

REHEARSALS: Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday evenings beginning October 19th.

 

PERFORMANCES: January 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 21, 23, 24, 25, 28, 30, 31, February 1

 

SYNOPSIS:

What does it mean to be alive, alone, and in love in the city that never sleeps? Outwardly charismatic, popular, and surrounded by friends, Robert, a confirmed bachelor, appears to be doing well for himself. However, on the night of his 35th birthday, Robert sits alone in his New York apartment deeply conflicted, emotionally detached, and unsure of what he wants from life and relationships. Robert confronts these feelings through a series of disconnected, yet emotionally revealing memories of time spent with romantic partners, and those “good and crazy people” – his married friends.

 

CHARACTERS:

SARAH: (30-45 years old) Harry’s hyper critical wife. She is an avid learner of karate and tends to overeat. Open, accepting, and full of love.

 

HARRY: (30-45 years old) Sarah’s husband. He is a recovering alcoholic continually falling off the wagon. Believes the advantages of marriage outweigh the disadvantages.

 

SUSAN: (30-45 years old) A delicate southern belle. Peter’s wife and ex-wife. Motherly in her affections towards Robert.

 

PETER: (30-45 years old) Susan’s husband. The perfect husband and ex-husband. He is very liberal in his view of relationships.

 

JENNY: (30-45 years old) Quietly manipulative, simultaneously square and wise. Loves her husband, David, and will indulge him from time to time.

 

DAVID: (30-45 years old) Jenny’s husband, he is relaxed and always in control. Believes a man should be married and that the sacrifice of freedom is worth what you get in return.

 

AMY: (25-35 years old) A frantic neurotic engaged to Paul but terrified of marriage. After a mental breakdown, she finally realizes that Paul is, in fact, her soulmate.

 

PAUL: (25-35 years old) Amy’s fiancé. Mildly clingy, but patient to her neurotic nature. He is fully committed to the idea of marriage and encourages Robert to do the same.

 

JOANNE: (45-55 years old) Acerbic, demanding, and blunt. Too old to be part of the young crowd, but not old enough to be part of the older crowd. Puts on a brassy front that melts when she is alone with her husband.

 

LARRY: (45-55 years old) Joanne’s husband. He is stoic and centered, but has moments of goofiness. Indulges his wife’s behavior but knows when to put his foot down.

 

MARTA: (25-35 years old) A girlfriend of Robert’s. Intensely modern, who is seeking adventure and excitement in the city.

 

KATHY: (25-35 years old) An old girlfriend of Robert’s, who is now considered a good friend. She plans to leave the city for a life of domesticity. Sweet and loving.

 

APRIL: (25-35 years old) A girlfriend of Robert’s. She is a flight attendant who came to New York to live in Radio City. Ditzy and adorable.