Hendersonville Theater offers various casting opportunities for both professional non-Equity and amateur actors. Current casting notices will be posted below as they are made available. HT does not accept any submissions or casting correspondence via phone or direct mail and cannot review submissions outside of posted auditions. If you would like to be notified about future auditions, please join our mailing list.
For more information about auditions, please contact our Production Manager, Dakota Mann: dakotamann@hvltheatre.org
SEASON 59 1/2
About the Show
In 1934, the ambitious Lucille Wiley races to keep the Cleveland Grand Opera Company’s big night on track when temperamental diva Elena Firenzi and her jealous husband threaten to derail the performance, leaving her resourceful assistant Jo to try to save the day.
Director: River Spade
Cast Breakdown
Mrs. Wylie – General Manager, Cleveland Grand Opera Company; Female (50–70)
Commanding, flamboyant, sharp-tongued, and larger than life. A powerhouse personality who drives much of the chaos while desperately trying to keep the opera company afloat.
Special Skills: Strong comedic timing; authority and physical comedy.
Jo – Assistant to Mrs. Wylie; Female (25–35)
Initially shy and practical, but with surprising confidence and talent beneath the surface. Intelligent, warm, and sincere.
Special Skills: Must sing in an operatic style; must convincingly adopt an Italian accent at times.
Elena Firenzi – World-Famous Opera Soprano; Female (30–50)
Glamorous, temperamental, passionate, and dramatic. The diva centerpiece of the evening’s opera performance.
Special Skills: Strong soprano voice; Italian accent; bold physical and vocal comedy.
Pasquale – Elena’s Husband; Male (30–50)
Fiery, jealous, romantic, and emotionally volatile. Intensely devoted to Elena and easily provoked.
Special Skills: Italian accent; high-energy physical comedy.
Leo – Tenor with the Cleveland Grand Opera Company; Male (25-35)
Handsome, confident, charming, and flirtatious. A seasoned performer who enjoys attention and chaos.
Special Skills: Dutch accent; strong physical comedy; may require brief appearances in minimal clothing.
Jerry Wylie – Mrs. Wylie’s Son / Jo’s Boyfriend; Male (30-40)
Well-meaning, earnest, romantic, and slightly clueless. Frequently caught in the farce’s misunderstandings.
Special Skills: Physical comedy; comfort with brief partial undress.
Julia – Chair of the Opera Guild; Female (50–70)
Wealthy, refined, dramatic, and deeply serious about the opera. Adds social pressure and comic contrast.
Special Skills: Strong comic presence; poised authority.
Bellhop – Hotel Employee; Any (18–40)
Energetic, eager, and delightfully clueless. Enthusiastic about opera and easily swept up in the mayhem.
Special Skills: Physical comedy; fast pacing.
Audition Dates:
Saturday, February 28th 7:00PM-10:00PM
Sunday, March 1st 12:00PM – 4:00PM
Audition Information:
Please follow this link for more information and to sign up for an audition slot!