Upcoming Auditions
Join the City Park Players family – come and audition for a show! All CPP auditions are open to everyone – both experienced actors and first-timers! We love to meet new people in our community, and we’d love for you to join us!
Anyone interested in working backstage (set construction, set painting, stage crew) is also invited to attend an audition – we’d love to chat!
Making God Laugh
By Sean Grennan
AUDITIONS: Mon, Mar 24- 6pm & Sat, Mar 29 – 10am
Kress Theater, 1102 Third St, Alexandria
PERFORMANCE DATES: June 12-22
DIRECTED BY: Diane Falcone
Comedy/Drama – Making God Laugh by Sean Grennan is a heartwarming, funny play that explores the lives of one family over the course of several decades. The story unfolds across four scenes, each set in a different time period, as the family members—parents and their three grown children—gather together during significant moments in their lives. As they navigate love, loss, career changes, and personal growth, the play highlights how time and circumstances shape their relationships and dreams.
With witty dialogue and relatable characters, Making God Laugh gently reminds us that life is full of unexpected twists, and sometimes, the best-laid plans are subject to forces beyond our control.
Cast needed: 3m / 2w, ages vary throughout, all are aging 30 yrs during the show.
Characters:
Ruthie – 50s-70s, A strong-willed, devout Catholic mother. Loving but controlling, she often clashes with her children’s choices.
Bill – 50s-70s, Laid-back, peacekeeping father who enjoys the simple things and quietly holds the family together.
Richard (Rick) – 20s-40s, The eldest son, a former football star struggling to find his place after life hasn’t gone as planned.
Maddie – 20s-40s, Free-spirited daughter, an artist who clashes with her mother’s traditional views but loves her family.
Thomas (Tom) – 20s-40s, The youngest son, sensitive and religious, with dreams of becoming a priest.
CPP Audition FAQs
Where are auditions?
Auditions will be held in the lobby of Kress Theatre – at 1102 Third St, downtown Alexandria.
How should I prepare?
All CPP auditions are cold read auditions, which are auditions where you come in with nothing memorized; you will receive the material on arrival at your audition.
Do a little research of the show to become familiar with the characters, time period, and story.
Be punctual and adaptable!
How does an audition work?
When you arrive, you’ll be asked to complete an audition form. The show director will assign parts to everyone and you’ll read through excerpts together. The director will most likely ask you to read more than one part.
How long will it last?
About 1 hour.
When will the cast list be finalized?
Within 2 weeks of the audition date.
How much does it cost to be in a show?
Nothing! CPP is a community theatre and we don’t charge a production fee for cast and crew.
How can I become more involved with CPP?
From Board membership to front of house, we’re always searching for people who are interested in taking an active role with CPP. Send an email to cityparkplayers@gmail.com and let us know how you want to help. We’ll be in touch!
