Auditions for Upcoming Shows

The Odd Couple

Auditions will be on Monday and Tuesday, August 19 and 20, 2024 at 7:00pm, at the theatre (711 Story Street in Boone).

The Odd Couple takes place in Oscar Madison's apartment on the 12th floor of a high end apartment building in New York City. The show features six males and two females all with speaking parts. To audition you needn't prepare anything as actors will be asked to cold read from the script. If you can't make the audition dates, please contact Director Susan Herrick at 515-298-1536 to arrange for an individual audition prior to the audition dates.

Characters:

Oscar Madison: Oscar is a carefree, slovenly sportswriter who lives alone in a messy, eight-room apartment in New York City. He is easygoing, loves gambling, and has a laissez-faire attitude towards life and cleanliness. Despite his chaotic lifestyle, he has a good heart and is a loyal friend.

Felix Ungar: Felix is the polar opposite of Oscar. He is a neurotic, neat-freak news writer who is recently separated from his wife. Felix is meticulous, fastidious, and obsessively clean. His compulsions often drive those around him crazy, but he is also sensitive, caring, and a good cook.

Murray: Murray is a New York City policeman and one of Oscar's poker buddies. He is good-natured and often caught in the middle of Felix and Oscar's arguments. Murray is supportive and tries to keep the peace within the group.

Roy: Roy is another of Oscar's poker buddies. He is an accountant and often serves as the voice of reason among the group. He has a sarcastic sense of humor and is often exasperated by the antics of both Oscar and Felix.

Vinnie: Vinnie is one of the poker players and is known for his somewhat gullible and naive nature. He is a bit of a worrier and is usually the most conservative and cautious of the group.

Speed: Speed is another poker buddy who is quick-witted and sarcastic. He has a tough exterior and often mocks the other players, but he is loyal to his friends.

Gwendolyn Pigeon: Gwendolyn is one of the Pigeon sisters, who live in the same building as Oscar. She is charming, British, and a bit flirtatious. She develops a romantic interest in Felix, finding his quirks endearing.

Cecily Pigeon: Cecily is Gwendolyn's sister, also British and charming. Like her sister, she is playful and flirtatious. She is interested in Oscar and enjoys the lighter side of life.