Auditions

SYNOPSIS

Comedy. Bridget and her grandmother are about to become roommates. However, what Bridget saw as a unique opportunity to stay with her favorite nana in New York for the summer quickly turns into an experience she’ll never forget. It seems her sweet grandma is running an illegal boutique from her apartment, selling handmade naughty knickers to every senior citizen in the five-borough area! Will Bridget be able to handle all the excitement? Will her nana get arrested – or worse – evicted?

VPH’S COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

As a theatre, we recognize the critical role that diversity serves in helping our theatre and community thrive and we accept our responsibility to make a positive impact through our work, our practices, and our policies. We are committed to sustaining a diverse, inclusive, and equitable space where everyone who walks through our doors feels valued and respected. We pledge to continuously work with our board members, artists, staff and audiences, both on stage and in our community, to address any barriers to diversity and to foster and ensure an inclusive, welcoming space for all.

CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS 

All roles are open. Actors of all backgrounds and abilities are invited to audition. Please note that some roles will require some degree of lingerie onstage; the specifics of these costume items will be decided with the input and consent of the actor and may include modesty base layers (tights, bodysuits, etc).

Sylvia Charles | In her early eighties, living like she’s in her early twenties. The mastermind behind Saucy Slips, Etc., and the proud tenant of a rent-controlled apartment. (248 lines) | Seeking female presenting actor, age 50+

Vera Walters | Sylvia’s aged accomplice, equipped with two hearing aids and a collapsible walker. (171 lines) | Seeking female presenting actor, age 50+

Bridget Charles | Sylvia’s unsuspecting 20-something soon-to-be law student granddaughter. (291 lines) | Seeking female-presenting actor, age 20s-30s

Tom O’Grady | The newest cop on the force, happily assigned the beat where Sylvia’s apartment is. (106 lines) | Seeking male-presenting actor, age 20s-30s

Gil Schmidt | The landlord overly eager to rid himself of his aged tenants. (59 lines) | Seeking male-presenting actor, age 50+

Heather Van Pree | Employee of Saucy Lips, looking for better opportunities, a modeling career, or her boxes. (69 lines) | Seeking female-presenting actor, age 20s-30s

Clair | The big client. Mid 60s. (11 lines) | Seeking female-presenting actor, age 50+

*The following are small roles, which may be doubled. If any individual is interested in only one of these smaller roles, please contact the director. These roles are a good opportunity for a new or aspiring actor looking to gain experience.

Voice | The man at the front desk. Slightly bored and always sarcastic. (9 lines)

UPS Man | Cute and a little lonely. (5 lines)

Other UPS Man | The strong and silent type. (0 lines)