Open Auditions: Lionheart Season 2025
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.