We are committed to building diversity and inclusion onstage and throughout our organization. Actors of all ethnicities, gender identities, and abilities are highly encouraged to audition.
LET NOTHING YOU DISMEY
A Holiday Comedy by Topher Payne
Directed by Bobby Schultz
AUDITIONS: Monday, October 19 and Tuesday, October 20, beginning at 7:00pm (sign-up required)
PERFORMANCE DATES: December 3-13 2026 (Thurs-Sat at 7:30pm, Sun at 2pm)
REHEARSALS: Begin October 26and typically run 2-3 weeknights (TBD) and Sunday afternoons. All cast members may not be required at every rehearsal.
LOCATION: Almira Stephan Memorial Playhouse, 59 West Main St., Meriden
SEEKING: We are looking for versatile, fearless, and funny actors for this fast-paced holiday comedy! Looking for actors who:
• Love comedy and aren’t afraid to GO BIG
• Can create multiple distinct characters
• Are willing to take risks and make bold choices
• Have strong comedic timing
• Can handle physical comedy and fast-paced ensemble work
• Aren’t afraid to look a little ridiculous!
ABOUT THE SHOW: Kevin and Allie are hoping for a quiet Christmas while waiting at the hospital for the arrival of their adopted baby. Instead, their families descend upon them — bringing old grudges, new spouses, bizarre personalities, and plenty of chaos. The catch? Just 8 actors play all 22 characters!
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
• Click HERE to sign up for an audition.
• Prepare a brief comedic monologue (1–2 minutes). We’ll also be cold reading from the script. And don’t be surprised if we throw a little improv your way! We are less interested in seeing a “perfect” audition than seeing how you play, how you think, and what choices you’re willing to make. Come ready to play. Come ready to take a risk. Come ready to have some fun!
• You can read the full script for free HERE.
• Due to subject matter and mature material, auditioners must 18 years old or older.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN (Character ages are guidelines rather than strict requirements. We are interested in actors who can convincingly create the characters, regardless of their exact age.)
ALLIE / LIZZIE – Female-presenting, 20s–30s Allie is a highly intelligent, successful woman and one half of our central couple. Lizzie is the young birth mother of the baby Allie and Kevin are adopting. Two very different women who require distinctly different approaches.
KEVIN / LEONARD – Male-presenting, 20s–30s Kevin is Allie’s husband and the other half of our central couple. Leonard is Lizzie’s boyfriend and the baby’s biological father. The actor needs to create two clearly different personalities while maintaining the emotional grounding of the story.
KAITLYN / BRIANNA / ANGELA – Female-presenting, 30s–40s. Three VERY different women. Kaitlyn is Kevin’s much-younger stepmother and an apparently bubbly blonde. Brianna is an eccentric, darkly comic author. Angela is Allie’s fiercely competitive, highly accomplished sister. Range is the name of the game here.
DENNIS / JERRY / RICH – Male-presenting, late 30s–50s Three wildly different personalities: Dennis, a buttoned-up banker; Jerry, an older, exuberant character; and Rich, Angela's somewhat beleaguered husband. Strong character work and a willingness to make big physical and vocal choices are essential.
TAWNY / DEB FROM UPSTAIRS / LINDA – Female-presenting, 40s–50s Three memorable personalities, including Tawny, Allie’s mother, whose facial expressions have become… somewhat limited; Deb, the neighbor; and Linda, a strong- willed and controlling family matriarch.
PAUL / DR. TIM / MR. YARMOWICH – Male-presenting, 50s–80s A tremendous opportunity for an actor who loves character comedy. Paul is Kevin’s father, Dr. Tim is a veterinarian, and Mr. Yarmowich is an elderly Jewish gentleman. The age, energy, physicality, and vocal qualities of these characters are dramatically different.
NOREEN / CHARLOTTE / BUBBIE – Female-presenting, 60s–80s A Chicago nun, an eccentric New Age mother, and a feisty Jewish grandmother. Three big personalities with very different rhythms and points of view.
MILFORD / IVAN / OSCAR – Male-presenting, 60s–80s Three older male characters with distinct personalities and comedic styles. This track calls for excellent character differentiation and a willingness to embrace the absurdity of the material.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to EMAIL US.
We are committed to building diversity and inclusion onstage and throughout our organization. Actors of all ethnicities, gender identities, and abilities are highly encouraged to audition.