LUCKY PENNY PRODUCTIONS AUDITION INFORMATION 

Updated February 10, 2025
 
Lucky Penny Productions seeks a diverse group of non-AEA performers for our 2025-2026 season of dramas and musicals.  General Auditions for the following productions will be held via VIDEO SUBMISSION. Callbacks for individual shows will take place at future times.
 
Seeking General Audition Submissions for the following: “La Cage Aux Folles” (September 2025), “Revenge of the Rebobs: A New Musical” (October/November 2025), “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” (December 2025), “Peter and Alice” (January/February 2026), “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” (March 2026), “Born Yesterday” (April 2026) and “The Drowsy Chaperone" (May/June 2026). 
 
Please scroll down to see breakdowns for every show we are casting.
 
WHEN: Please submit a virtual audition no later than Tuesday, March 18th.  Callbacks for specific shows will follow.  
 
WHAT TO SUBMIT: Please submit the following via our AIRTABLE link below:
· Your current Headshot or a recent photo of yourself
· Your current Resume
· A video link (with access given to luckypennycasting@gmail.com if password protected) of either one song and one monologue, two songs or two monologues which showcase your talents. No accapella singing.
 
If you have performed with Lucky Penny Productions before, you are not required to submit an audition video.  We do however ask that you fill out an airtable form and upload a current headshot and resume for our files. Lucky Penny is an all-volunteer organization, but we do offer daily travel reimbursement.
 
SUBMIT YOUR INFORMATION AND AUDITION HERE: https://airtable.com/app6W1UrivapISYz9/shrTF0JynjMs5XrW4
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LA CAGE AUX FOLLES
Book by Harvey Fierstein, Lyrics and Music by Jerry Herman
Performance Dates: September 5-21, 2025
 
Directed by Darren A.C. Carollo
Music Direction by Debra Chambliss
Choreography by Alex Gomez
 
ABOUT THE SHOW: 
After twenty years of un-wedded bliss Georges and Albin, two men partnered for better-or-worse get a bit of both when Georges’ son (fathered during a one-night fling) announces his impending marriage to the daughter of a bigoted, right-wing politician. Further complicating the situation is the ‘family business’: Albin and Georges run a drag nightclub in St. Tropez, where Albin is the “star” performer Zaza. Georges reluctantly agrees to masquerade as “normal” when he meets the family of the bride-to-be. But Albin has other plans, with hilarious results.
 
Rehearsals will begin approx. on July 26, 2025. The typical rehearsal schedule is Mon-Thurs evenings and Sat and Sun during the day when needed.
 
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:
The roles of Albin and Georges have been cast. All other roles available.
 
JEAN-MICHEL (Male presenting. Age Range: Young 20’s) Must appear to be 24 years old; handsome; masculine, well mannered, educated; desperately in love with his fiancée, Anne; must act, sing, and move well. Singing range: Tenor (top A flat)
 
JACOB (Male presenting. Age Range: 20-30) Sometimes the butler, sometimes the maid! Here is a role of great comic timing, personality and zest. The wackiest role in the show. Must move well in heels. Singing range: Tenor (top A flat)
 
ANNE (Female presenting. Age Range: 18 to 25) Jean-Michel's fiancée; lovely to look at; spunky; a superb dancer who acts well. Singing range: Soprano
 
EDOUARD DINDON (Male presenting. Age Range: 45-60) Anne's father; right-wing radical politician; pompous; quirky; must sing, move well, and be a fine comedian with excellent timing. Age from 45 to 60. Singing range: Baritone
 
MARIE DINDON (Female presenting. Age Range: 40-60) Anne's mother; starts out shy, retiring, sexually repressed and sex-starved and softens and changes dramatically by the end of the show; great singer and actress who moves well. Singing range: Soprano
 
JACQUELINE (Female presenting. Age Range: 40s-60s) Mature female friend of Georges and Albin; owns a chic restaurant; attractive, charming; VERY theatrical. Singing range: Alto
 
RENAUD (Male presenting. Age Range: 40-60) Mature; male friend of Georges and Albin; owns a small seaside cafe; good mover and singer.  Singing range: Baritone
 
MME RENAUD (Female presenting. Age Range: 40-60) Mature; wife of Renaud. Good mover and singer. Singing range: Mezzo
 
FRANCIS (Male presenting. Age Range: 20-40) Fussy male stage manager in Georges' club; good comic timing; strong actor/dancer.
 
LES CAGELLES These are the 4 fabulous showgirls at La Cage aux Folles. They are the
most accomplished female impersonators in France. They all have different names, a
different look and all must sing and dance – IN HEELS! We may be casting men AND women as Cagelles. This adds to the “are they or aren’t they?” mystery.
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REVENGE OF THE REBOBS! A NEW MUSICAL
Book by Barry Martin, Lyrics and Music by Rob Broadhurst
Performance Dates: October 17-November 2, 2025
 
Directed by Barry Martin
Music Direction by Rob Broadhurst
Choreography by Taylor Bartolucci
 
ABOUT THE SHOW: 
A new musical from the team that brought us “The Real Housewives of Napa Valley,” “A Napa Valley Christmas Carol,” and “Saving Santa.” What is a rebob?! The most popular mythical creature of the Napa Valley finally has it’s own show. Full of comedy, heart, and flying monkeys?
 
Rehearsals will begin approx. on September 14, 2025. The typical rehearsal schedule is Mon-Thurs evenings and Sat and Sun during the day when needed.
 
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:
Looking for the following roles to be filled.
 
RANDY CANDREW (Male presenting. Age Range: 30’s-50’s) Tenor. Strong singing and acting skills. Comedic chops a plus. Romantic male lead.
 
2 ENSEMBLE MEN (Male presenting. Age Range: Various) Strong singing skills. To play various characters from young to old.
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THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER
By Mary Robinson
Performance Dates: December 5-21, 2025
 
Directed by Taylor Bartolucci
Music Direction by Jenny Shully
 
ABOUT THE SHOW:
Beth Bradley’s church’s Christmas pageant is predictable every year — the angel choir sings off key, the shepherds are all in their father’s bathrobes, the minister’s son is permanently cast in the role of Joseph. It is hardly “four-star entertainment.” But when seasoned and authoritative pageant director Mrs. Armstrong breaks her leg, it is up to Beth’s inexperienced mother Grace to step in. The timing couldn’t be worse, as the rambunctious Herdman children, a rough and tough group of siblings, descend upon the pageant, lured by the promise of free dessert at Sunday school, and determined to win all the lead roles for themselves. The Ladies’ Aid Society members are beside themselves with disapproval, all the shepherds quit because Gladys Herdman “hits too hard”, the show is briefly re-titled “Revenge at Bethlehem,” and the church catches on fire. But Beth and her community watch in surprise as the same old Christmas story is rejuvenated by the creativity, energy, and unexpected sincerity of a misunderstood young family.
 
Rehearsals will begin approx. on October 27, 2025. The typical rehearsal schedule is Mon-Thurs evenings and Sat and Sun during the day when needed.
 
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:
The role of Grace Brady has been cast. All other roles available.
 
YOUTH ROLES:
RALPH HERDMAN. (Male presenting. Age 13) The oldest and coolest of the Herdman family. He’s the enforcer.
 
IMOGENE HERDMAN. (Female presenting. Age 12) The leader of the Herdman family. Loud, bossy and crafty.
 
LEROY HERDMAN. (Male presenting. Age 11) Ralph’s back-up. Very confident in the muscle department.
 
CLAUDE HERDMAN. (Male presenting. Age 10) Scrappy and smart.
 
OLLIE HERDMAN. (Male presenting. Age 10) A bit of a naïve urchin, follows the other boys’ leads.
 
GLADYS HERDMAN. (Female presenting. Age 8) Little but fierce. Nothing scares her.
 
CHARLIE BRADLEY. (Male presenting. Age 10) Typical kid brother says what he thinks.
 
BETH BRADLEY. (Female presenting. Age 11) Charlie’s older and wiser sister. She’s honest and kind.
 
ALICE WENDELKEN. (Female presenting. Age 11) Know-it-all, thinks she’s perfect.
 
ELMER HOPKINS. (Male presenting. Age 10) Preacher’s kid which means he needs to behave and be nice.
 
TEDDY SHOEMAKER. (Male presenting. Age 9) Wimpy kid with glasses, asks too many questions.
 
IVY REED. (Male presenting. Age 11) Beth’s best friend who is sometimes a goody-goody.
 
Various additional kids to play angels, shepherds, and other kids in the lunchroom.
 
ADULT ROLES:
BOB BRADLEY. (Male presenting. Age 35-40) Easy-going dad, wry sense of humor.
 
MRS. ARMSTRONG. (Female presenting. Age 40-50) Organized steamroller of a woman.
She is always in charge. Church woman.
 
REVEREND HOPKINS. (Male presenting. 40-50) Occasionally befuddled, always well-meaning.
 
LUANNE. (Female presenting. Age 35-40) Sassy church lady, tells it like it is.
 
BETTY. (Female presenting. Age 30-40) Sweet southern church lady, calls everyone “honey”
 
CONNIE. (Female presenting. Age 30-40) Direct, no nonsense church lady.
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PETER AND ALICE
By John Logan
Performance Dates: January 30-February 15, 2026
 
Directed by Alex Gomez
 
ABOUT THE SHOW:
When Alice Liddell Hargreaves met Peter Llewelyn Davies at the opening of a Lewis Carroll exhibition in 1932, the original Alice in Wonderland came face to face with the original Peter Pan. In John Logan's remarkable new play, enchantment and reality collide as this brief encounter lays bare the lives of these two extraordinary characters.
 
Regular rehearsals will begin approx. on January 4, 2026. Some December dates may be used pending schedules. The typical rehearsal schedule is Mon-Thurs evenings and Sat and Sun during the day when needed.
 
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:
The roles of Peter Llewelyn Davies and Alice in Wonderland have been cast. All other roles available.
  
ALICE LIDDELL HARGREAVES. (Female presenting. Age Range: to play 80) An 80-year-old woman who is poised and stately, but also vulnerable and afraid of old age. Inspiration for the character of Alice in Wonderland.

LEWIS CARROLL/REV. CHARLES DODGSON. (Male presenting. Age Range: 40’s) A gifted storyteller with a stammer who is also known as Rev Charles Dodgson.
 
JAMES BARRIE. (Male presenting. Age Range: 40’s) A wordsmith who is also an intoxicating but lonely figure.
 
PETER PAN. (Male presenting. Age Range: Teens-20’s) An eternal child who is full of bravado and nerve.
 
ARTHUR DAVIES/REGINOLD HARGREAVES/MICHAEL DAVIES. (Male presenting. Age Range: late 20’s-30’s) Requires an actor who can play 3 distinctly different roles.
 

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THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
Book By Rachel Sheinkin, Music by William Finn
Performance Dates: March 6-22, 2026
 
Directed by Jeff Arriaga
Music Direction by Debra Chambliss
Choreography by Staci Arriaga
 
ABOUT THE SHOW:
An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un affirming "ding" of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves! At least the losers get a juice box.
 
Rehearsals will begin approx on February 1, 2026. Typical rehearsal schedule is Mon-Thurs evenings and Sat and Sun during the day when needed.
 
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:
The roles of Rona Lisa Peretti and Douglas Panch have been cast. All other roles available.
 
CHIP TOLENTINO. (Male presenting. Age Range: Adult to play teens) An athletic, social, boy scout and champion of the Twenty Fourth Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, he returns to defend his title, but he finds puberty hitting at an inopportune moment. Singing Range: Tenor.
 
LOGAINNE SCHWARTZANDGRUBENIERE (SCHWARTZY). (Female presenting. Age Range: Adult to play teens) Logainne is the youngest and most politically aware speller, often making comments about current political figures. She is driven by internal and external pressure, but above all by a desire to win to make her two fathers proud. She is somewhat of a neat freak, speaks with a lisp, and will be back next year. Singing Range: Mezzo.
 
LEAF CONEYBEAR. (Male presenting. Age Range: Adult to play teens) The second runner-up in his district, Leaf gets into the competition on a lark and finds everything about the bee incredibly amusing. He is home-schooled and comes from a large family of former hippies. He has severe Attention Deficit Disorder and spells words correctly while in a trance. Singing Range: Tenor.
 
WILLIAM BARFEE. (Male presenting. Age Range: Adult to play teens) A Putnam County Spelling Bee finalist last year, he was eliminated because of an allergic reaction to peanuts and is back for vindication. His famous "Magic Foot" method of spelling has boosted him to spelling glory, even though he only has one working nostril and a touchy, bullying personality. He develops a crush on Olive. Singing Range: Tenor.
 
MARCY PARK. (Female presenting. Age Range: Adult to play teens) The ultimate over-achiever, Marcy has never been given another option. She comes from a family where excellence is expected and so simply produced. A parochial school student, she assumes God, too, expects perfection. She sees herself as a mass of problems but she keeps them to herself. Having moved often because of her parents' work, she knows she can beat the local competition. Her many talents include piano, dance, martial arts, baton twirling, etc. Singing Range: Mezzo.
 
OLIVE OSTROVSKY. (Female presenting. Age Range: Adult to play teens) A young newcomer to competitive spelling. Her mother is in an ashram in India, and her father is working late, as usual, but he is trying to come sometime during the Bee. Having found comfort in its words and vastness, Olive made friends with her dictionary at a very young age, helping her to make it to the competition. She starts enormously shy, and slowly blossoms. Singing Range: Mezzo.
 
MITCH MAHONEY. (Male presenting. Age Range: 25-50) The Official Comfort Counselor. An ex-convict, Mitch is performing his community service with the Bee, and hands out juice boxes to losing students. He has no idea how to offer comfort, but does find himself wishing he could find a way to make the kids feel better. Singing Range: Tenor.
 
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BORN YESTERDAY
By Garson Kanin
Performance Dates: April 10-26, 2026
 
Directed by Barry Martin
Assistant Directed by Mia Malm
 
ABOUT THE SHOW:
A brash tycoon, Harry Brock, enlists a clever journalist, Paul Verrall, to refine his ditzy girlfriend, Billie Dawn. Billie's journey from clueless to clued-in is fraught with hilarious misunderstandings, slapstick moments, and witty banter. As she blossoms into an unexpected force to be reckoned with, the comedy intensifies, with Brock's attempts to control the situation backfiring spectacularly. As a Broadway hit in 1946 and as a popular movie in 1950, "Born Yesterday" kept audiences laughing then as it still does today. 
 
Rehearsals will begin approx. on March 8, 2026. The typical rehearsal schedule is Mon-Thurs evenings and Sat and Sun during the day when needed.
 
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:
The roles of Harry Brock and Billie Dawn have been cast. All other roles available.
 
BILLIE DAWN. (Female presenting. Age Range: 20’s-30’s) Stereotype Bombshell Blonde. Former Chorus girl comes from working family but has forgotten what it is to work due to relationships as a result of her beauty.
 
MRS. HEDGES. (Female presenting. Age Range: 50’s-60’s) Wife of Senator Norval Hedges. Accustomed to political conversation with the elite of the ages. Product of maturing in political environment.
 
HELEN. (Female presenting. Age Range: 20’s-40’s) Housekeeper for the hotel. *Will also play manicurist
 
PAUL VERRALL. (Male presenting. Age Range: 30’s-40’s) Personable, alert, energetic. Has tendency to take things to seriously (and knows it). Assertive, but understands how the game is played to get what one wants.
 
ED DEVERY. (Male presenting. Age Range: 40’s-70’s) A bought lawyer, who let circumstance prevent him from reaching his peak. Uncaring and unafraid at this point considering he is likely the only lawyer that would have Harry Brock as a client.
 
SAM NORVAL HEDGES. (Male presenting. Age Range: 55-70’s) Elite Political presence. An empty man that bends to the will of whomever pushes hardest. May double as hotel manager.
 
EDDIE BROCK. (Male presenting. Age Range: 30-60’s) Harry's cousin and servant. Always the low man on the totem pole.

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 THE DROWSY CHAPERONE
Music & Lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg MorrisonBook by Bob Martin and Don McKellar
Performance Dates: May 29-June 14, 2026
 
Directed by Taylor Bartolucci
Music Direction by Debra Chambliss
Choreography by Alex Gomez
 
ABOUT THE SHOW:

An epic “musical within a comedy”, this brilliantly funny Tony Award-winner is a celebration of the American musical that harkens back to the jazz age of the 1920s. When a loyal fan shares a rare recording of his favorite musical, the characters come to life in an exciting tale of love and delight that leaves audiences breathless. A wedding, gangsters disguised as pastry chefs, and a drunk chaperone are just a few of the ingredients in this delicious farcical treat that is fun for the whole family.
 
Rehearsals will begin approx. on April 27, 2026. The typical rehearsal schedule is Mon-Thurs evenings and Sat and Sun during the day when needed.
 
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:
The roles of The Man in Chair, The Chaperone, Adolpho, The Underling, and Mr. Feldzieg have been cast. All other roles available.
 
JANET VAN DE GRAAFF. (Female presenting. Age Range: 30’s) The star of Feldzieg’s Follies is conflicted about giving up her life on the stage to marry Robert Martin. An attractive, vivacious, outgoing personality, she loves being the center of attention and is the consummate 1920s starlet. Strong movement required and some "special skills" (acrobatics, juggling, playing an instrument, etc.) are a real plus. Singing Range: Alto with big belt (G3-E5)
 
ROBERT MARTIN. (Male presenting. Age Range: 30’s-40’s) Robert is the groom-to-be who is deeply in love with Janet. He is the token 1920s leading man – debonair, dashing, and a matinee idol. He is cheesy, cheerful, and optimistic. He must be able to tap dance and roller skate. Singing Range: Tenor (C3-Ab4)
 
MRS. TOTTENDALE. (Female presenting. Age Range: 40’s-70’s) A wealthy widow and host of the wedding, Mrs. Tottendale is flighty, eccentric, often forgetful, and very very funny. She is absolutely charming and bubbly and completely oblivious to the confusion her behavior generates in other people. Singing Range: Alto character voice (G3-Db5)
 
KITTY. (Female presenting. Age Range: 20’s-30’s) Kitty is the epitome of the 1920s "dumb blonde" chorus girl. She is Mr. Feldzieg’s companion and will do anything to be a leading lady. She's a cross between Norma Cassady from Victor Victoria and Lena Lamont from Singin’ in the Rain. Singing Range: Soprano comedic belt (Bb3-F5)
 
GEORGE. (Male presenting. Age Range: 30’s-40’s) George is Robert’s incredibly anxious best man. He is loyal, sincere, and very VERY nervous. He makes looking out for Robert’s interests his top priority so that the wedding will come off without a hitch. He must be able to tap. Singing Range: Tenor (F3-Bb4)
 
GANGSTERS. (Male presenting. Age Range: 30’s-60’s) The two jovial gangsters who pose as pastry chefs are typical 1920s Broadway gangsters full of word play and stylized movements. Good comic timing and dancing skills are definitely required. Singing Range: Tenor (Db3-Gb4)
 
TRIX THE AVIATRIX. (Female presenting. Age Range: 30’s-50’s) Trix is a brave and intrepid female aviator. She is sassy, sleek and a take charge kind of gal. Singing Range: Alto (Ab3-Eb5)
 
ENSEMBLE. (Male and Female presenting. Age Range: Various) Looking for 4 ensemble members to play various roles including staff, reporters, etc. Strong singers and dancers. 

QUESTIONS? Email luckypennycasting@gmail.com