Open Auditions: Lionheart Season 2025
Upcoming Open Auditions: “Radio T.B.S. Trailer Park Broadcasting Scandals.”
The Lionheart Theatre Company is excited to announce open, non-Equity auditions for our September 2025 production of “Radio T.B.S. Trailer Park Broadcasting Scandals.”
All roles are non-paying.
This production is directed by Darci Rose Wells.
Actors only need to attend one of the audition days. No appointments required.
Please bring an acting resume or be ready to list past roles, along with a headshot photo that we may keep.
Auditions will consist of cold reading from the script.
Audition Dates:
– Sunday, June 29th at 6:30 pm
– Monday, June 30th at 6:30pm
Show Dates:
September 12-28, 2025.
Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 pm, Sundays at 2:00 pm. Special Saturday matinee on September 27th at 2:00 pm.
Casting:
10w, ages 18-100!
Overview
Radio hostesses and society doyennes Vesta Poteet and Dixie Mandrell bring to you the comings and goings of the activities in and around The Luna Del Mar Manufactured Home Oasis and Monkey Empire — very few of the monkeys are contagious. And what a jumpin’ place this trailer park is. There’s a visit to Graceland from rovin’ reporter Missy Goode (and her unfortunate arrest by the security guards); there’s the upcomin’ Miss Manatee contest, if forced contestant Mayola Felts can stop eaten’ every sweet thing she can get her hands on; there’s The Heart of Dixie advice for the lovelorn and addicted — a subscription to the Gone with the Wind collectors series of plates with Scarlette O’Hara looking like Ernest Borgnine in drag is a dramatic disappointment. The colossal celebration at Luna Del Mar, penicillin capital of central Florida, is Jesus and Elvis; A Tribute to the Kings, a little nativity with some rock n’ roll. So it’s not the holidays, but in honor of Elvis, a drive-by nativity is planned with headlights to be beamed on the annual tableau — low headlights, PLEASE! If you think that this kings’ tribute runs smoothly, you’ll also believe that teased hair is a thing of the past.
Note from the Director:
This is a zany, outrageous comedy! I am looking for bold personalities and choices, but that still grounds them that these are real people.
I am also looking for a diverse cast of ages, races/ethnicities, gender identities, and body types. This is a strong group of women, and I want the cast and crew to reflect that and bring it to life.
Character Breakdown:
Dixie: female or drag artist 30’s and up, Co-hostess of the Luna Del Mar radio report.
Vesta: female or drag artist 30’s and up, Co-hostess of the Luna Del Mar radio report.
Missy: female 40’s and up, A roving reporter who is telling the listeners of her adventures (and headache) at Graceland with her granddaughter.
Mary Eunice: female 50’s and up, A widow that envisions herself to be the spiritual leader of Luna Del Mar.
Pauline: female 40’s and up, A woman desperate for her daughter to achieve some degree of recognition.
Mayola: female 18-25, Pauline’s daughter who has a weight problem. She does not want to be in the Miss Manatee pageant, but she does want her mother’s approval.
Alvetta: female 20’s and up, Owner of Alveeta McClay’s Charm School and the sponsor of the Miss Manatee Beauty Pageant.
Harlene: female 30’s and up, A woman who questions some of the opinions and attitudes of the group.
Madge: female, 30’s. An Elvis fanatic who is famous for her annual Elvis displays.
Imogene: female 30’s and up, an attractive woman who is looked down upon by the others because of her lifestyle.
Questions? Email Darci Rose Wells at darcirwells@gmail.com.
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Upcoming Open Auditions: “The Good Doctor”
The Lionheart Theatre Company is excited to announce open, non-Equity auditions for our November 2025 production of “The Good Doctor” by Neil Simon & Anton Chekov.
All roles are non-paying.
This production is directed by Myrna Feldman.
Actors only need to attend one of the audition days. No appointments required.
What to Prepare:
Please bring an acting resume or be ready to list past roles, along with a headshot photo that we may keep.
Auditions will consist of cold reading from the script.
Be prepared to list all conflicts between September 2 and dates of the show, including weekends. A full rehearsal schedule will be available at the read through.
Audition Dates and Times:
– Sunday, August 3, 2:00 pm (classroom downstairs, enter through doors at lower level parking lot)
– Monday, August 4, 7:00 pm (classroom downstairs)
**Callbacks, if needed: Wednesday, August 6, 7:00 pm (classroom downstairs)
Show dates:
November 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23
Fridays & Saturdays @ 7:30 pm
Sundays @ 2:00pm
There will be a matinee on Saturday, the 23rd at 2:00 in addition to the evening performance
Synopsis
This Broadway hit, a composite of Neil Simon and Anton Chekhov, consists of a series of comic vignettes narrated by “The Writer.” In one sketch, a feisty old woman storms a bank and upbraids the manager for his gout and lack of money. In another, a father takes his son to a house to initiate him into the mysteries of sex, only to relent at the last moment and leave the boy more perplexed than ever. In another sketch, a crafty seducer goes to work on a wedded woman, only to realize that the woman has been in command from the first overture. And let us not forget the classic tale of a man who offers to drown himself for three rubles. The stories are droll, the portraits affectionate, the humor infectious and the fun unending.
Characters
3 men, 2 women
A very physical comedy
Members of the cast take on different roles in each scene.
Age range:
Actors can be as young as 20 and as old as 99+.
Man #1: 20’s -30’s
Man #2: 30’s – 40’s
Man #3: 50’s +
Woman #1: 20’s -30’s
Woman #2: 40’s-50’s+
The director will be very flexible with age. Of more importance than a number, is using voice, face, body, and timing to portray these characters.
A mild Russian accent is required.
If familiar with the script or if it is read before auditions, we will not be doing the scene with singing.
Questions? Email the director at myrnafeldman10@gmail.com
If you’ve been interested in diving into the acting world, then our auditions in Norcross are the perfect opportunity for you! At Lionheart Theatre, we put on a new production almost every month, and each month is different. You’ll have the chance to try your hand at a number of varying roles.
Lionheart Theatre Company is always looking for new faces to join our continuously growing acting family. Your level of experience doesn’t matter as long as you’re willing to learn and have fun. The right attitude can bring out the best in actors, experienced or not. We welcome people of all ages, backgrounds, and beliefs to audition.
The best way to prepare for auditions is to know your character. Yes, memorizing lines is important, but understanding who you are portraying is what turns a good actor into something great. Take the time to sit down and research your character. What’s their background? What motivates them? How do they change throughout the play? As you learn more, try to apply this knowledge to your lines.
You can also work on your lines with a friend or family member. Don’t just read the lines aloud; try to make them come to life. Exaggerate your emotions, and keep your facial expressions in mind. If you can find a way to connect with the character, don’t be afraid to let it show! All of these efforts will translate well into your audition.
Lastly, be sure to work on your confidence. Every actor starts somewhere, so even if you have no experience at all, walk into your audition with your head held high. Chances are, doing so will help you shake some of those audition nerves.