Auditions for our fall productions will take place within the first day or so of the fall semester. Details will be announced closer to that time.
Written by Ken Ludwig
Directed by Robyn Berg
WHEN: Monday August 25 at 6 p.m. and Tuesday August 26 at 6 p.m. Callbacks will take place on Tuesday immediately following initial auditions, at roughly 7 p.m. You are HIGHLY encouraged to attend the first night of auditions.
WHERE: Artis Center Mainstage, Radford University
WHAT: The hilarious Moon Over Buffalo centers on George and Charlotte Hay, fading stars of the 1950s. They are playing Private Lives and Cyrano De Bergerac in rep in Buffalo, New York. On the brink of a disastrous split-up caused by George’s dalliance with a young ingénue, they receive word that they might just have one last shot at stardom: a famous film director is coming to town to see their matinee, and if he likes what he sees, he might cast them in his movie remake of The Scarlet Pimpernel. Unfortunately for George and Charlotte, everything that could go wrong does go wrong…much to the delight of the audience.
Please come with a memorized 1-minute comedic monologue. Bring your complete class/work/life schedule for Aug 25, 2025 – Oct 12, 2025. Also be prepared to answer questions on the audition form related to your personal boundaries. Moments of intimacy are required for certain characters. There is also some staged violence. Professional Fight/Intimacy Choreographer Ian Claar will be staging all of the above. But make no mistake, this is a farce. READ THE PLAY ahead of time to be best prepared.
SEEKING: 8 actors who are very comfortable with physical comedy. Go big or go home. Timing is everything. Above all, have copious amounts of FUN. Roles include:
George Hay: The leading player in the troupe, dramatic, larger than life, talented but ageing in a changing business, flawed but loveable, very physical.
Charlotte Hay: George’s wife, plays the leading roles (even when too old), a little vain but has earned it, very physical, British accent required for play within the play.
Ethel: Charlotte’s mother, hard of hearing, which leads to lots of miscommunication and therefore comedy.
Rosalind: or “Roz,” George and Charlotte’s daughter, once a member of the troupe but left the business, sweet, British accent required for play within the play.
Howard: Rosalind’s fiancé, a weatherman, a little nervous and excitable, eager to impress his soon-to-be-in laws.
Eileen: the ingénue in the troupe, has been having an affair with George, which comes to light and causes problems.
Paul: an actor in the troupe, formerly involved with Rosalind (and wouldn’t mind being reunited with her), very physical, British accent required for play within the play.
Richard: George and Charlotte’s lawyer, wealthy, in love with Charlotte and wishes she would run away with him, amused and perplexed by the Hay family.
Please direct any questions to Robyn Berg at rberg3@radford.edu
By Benjamin Tyler Roberts and Sam Roberts
Directed by Molly Hood
WHEN: Thursday, August 29 at 6 p.m. and Friday, August 30 at 6 p.m. It is strongly preferred that you attend the first night of auditions on Thursday. Callbacks will immediately follow Friday night’s auditions, at approximately 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Artis Center Main Stage Theatre, Radford University
WHAT TO PREPARE:
SEEKING: An ensemble of focused, energetic, and playful performers to fulfill the roles below. Some actors will be cast in more than one part. Lily is female-presenting and The Baron is male-presenting; all other roles can be played by a performer of any sex or gender.
OTHER INFO: Rehearsals will begin on or about Wednesday October 1 and the performance schedule is as follows:
Purchase an e-copy of the play or download script samples on the publisher's website.
Questions? Contact Molly Hood at mhood7@radford.edu