The Old Man and the Old Moon
Search for Lulu (Waitress)
The Old Man and the Old Moon by PigPen Theatre Company
Directed By Susan Baer Collins
Music Directed by Jim Boggess
Choreographed by Michelle Garrity
Puppetry Direction by Stephanie Jacobson
Assistant Director Brendan Brown
Fight Director Kevin Barratt
The Old Man and the Old Moon is an American “play with music” written by and originally performed by PigPen Theatre Company.
The Old Man has kept his post as the sole caretaker of the moon for as long as he (or his wife, the Old Woman) can remember. Each night he climbs a ladder with a bucket of moonlight to refill the moon with light. In her loneliness, the Old Woman is drawn away by a mysterious melody that sparks memories of their shared past. Old Man must decide between duty (and routine) and love (and adventure). He chooses to go after his wife and abandon his nightly task. What follows is an imaginative sea-faring epic, encompassing apocalyptic storms, civil wars, leviathans of the deep, and cantankerous ghosts, as well as the fiercest obstacle of all: change.
A variety of storytelling forms will be utilized in the play, which will include music, puppetry, movement, foley sound effects, and combat. The cast, consisting of 12-14 people, will consist of actor/singers, actor/musicians, and musicians.
Audition Dates:
Saturday, November 23rd 12:30pm-4:30pm
Sunday, November 24th 11:00am-3:00pm
Monday, November 25th 6:00pm-10:00pm
Tuesday, November 26th (Callbacks) 6:00pm-10:00pm *By Invitation Only
Actors who sing: Please attend the auditions with sheet music and be prepared to sing 16 to 32 bars of a song.
Actors who play instruments: If you play an instrument, please bring it to the audition and be prepared to sight-read a brief piece of music from the show and/or play a brief selection you have chosen.
All Actors: Please wear comfortable clothes and close toed shoes. There will be a movement combination taught to the actors.
There will also be a brief improvisation you will be asked to perform.
NOTE: Reading for roles will take place at the Callback.
About the cast:
Actors in the production may play more than one role
All roles are available to actors of any gender, age, race or ethnicity.
Everyone in the cast will be required to sing
Not all the actors cast will be required to play an instrument.
Not all musicians cast will be required to perform roles in the show.
Puppetry will serve as a major storytelling tool in the production. Previous experience with puppets is welcome, but not required.
Those unable to attend auditions in person may submit a video, which needs to include:
Actors: Present 16 – 32 bars of a song, sung to accompaniment. Present a brief monologue, once as a human character, followed by the same monologue as an animal character (whatever that means to you). Musicians: Perform a brief selection on your instrument(s). Actor/Musicians: should do all of the above. Please include the link below. Video submissions will not be accepted after Friday, November 22nd.
Performance Dates: March 7th, 2025-March 30th, 2025
Artist Stipend: $700.00
The Old Man and the Old Moon will run in the Hawks Mainstage Theater. Performances are Wednesday-Saturday at 7:30pm and Sundays at 2:00pm.
First Rehearsal: January 19th, 2025
Tech Week: March 2nd- March 6th, 2025
*No conflicts allowed during tech week or for any performance.
Characters:
The Old Man: An old man whose job it is to fill the moon with liquid light. His journey in pursuit of his missing wife forces him out of his complacent lifestyle.
The Old Woman: An old woman who’s grown tired of her life filling the moon with her husband. She leaves her home in search of a forgotten memory.
Matheson: The first mate of the ship and the narrator of the tale. Matheson loves telling stories so much that he commands the attention of the audience and the respect of his sailors.
Llewellyn: The youngest, somewhat naive, spirited sailor whom the Old Man mentors and takes on as an apprentice towards the end of his journey.
Mabelu: A sailor who has a good sense of humor and the best of intentions. He lost his precious dog years ago.
Callahan: An Ardent Sailor. Never loses a fight.
Cookie: An unhinged cook. Might be afraid of fire.
Captain: A fearless leader and most eloquent speaker.
Perry: A legendary hero of the imperial fleet. First Naval Lieutenant Pericles Llewellyn McWallender was thrown overboard by his mutinous crew. He now spends his days inside the belly of a ‘Prison Fish.’
Clerk: Overwhelmed and unenthused each and every day at the boat shop.
Mickey: The clerk’s young assistant. Wears his grandfather’s hat to work.
Solomon: A witty aeronautical engineer. Sibling of Bartley
Bartley: A witty aeronautical engineer. Sibling of Solomon.
Dog: Her name is Lucy. Mabelu lost her years ago.
Bartender: Goes by Bill but that’s not his real name.
Patron: Plays the piano but doesn’t take requests.
Fine Lady: She lives in town. Has a secret.
Rebel One: Rebel Captain. Trying to avoid a fight.
Rebel Two: Rebel Soldier. Trying to start a fight.
Boatswain One: A master Boatswain.
Boatswain Two: A Boatswain’s apprentice.
Ben: He has a store in town, but they’re currently sold out of everything.
As part of our upcoming production of the Tony-nominated musical Waitress, the Omaha Community Playhouse (OCP) will be holding a special Search for Lulu audition workshop to cast two girls around the ages of 4-6 from the Omaha community in the role of “Lulu,” the beloved daughter of the main character, Jenna.
Young performers around the ages of 4 to 6 and their parents/guardians are invited to join us on Saturday, November 16, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at OCP, located at 6915 Cass Street, Omaha, NE 68132. The audition workshop will be led by the show’s director and OCP’s Co-Artistic Director, Alex Rodriguez. During this engaging workshop, we will cast two girls to alternate the role of Lulu throughout the production’s run.
Who We’re Looking For:
We are seeking to cast two young girls in the role of Lulu. The two girls cast as Lulu will alternate performances throughout the production’s run. Both individual applicants and sets of twins or siblings are welcome to audition.
LULU: Young girl. Reads 5 years old. Daughter of interracial parents. A sweet, carefree child who appears in the last scene of the show. Should be confident and be able to engage in a small amount of dialogue and movement on stage. Open to all ethnicities, but we strongly encourage young girls of color to attend.
Please note that Lulus will not begin rehearsals until early January 2025. Lulus will evenly split rehearsals and performances.
Waitress Performance Dates and Information:
Performances of Waitress will run from Jan. 24 through Feb. 16, 2025. Performances will be held Wednesdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. in the Hawks Mainstage Theatre.
· Please note, there will be no performance on Saturday, Feb. 1 due to a special event. This performance will be moved to Tuesday, Feb. 11.
· There’s a possibility of an additional three performances being added on the evenings of February 2, 9, and 16. These are all Sunday evenings.
· In addition to the traditional performance schedule, all actors cast must be available for the four extra performances listed above.
While prior acting experience is not required, we encourage all aspiring young performers to come ready to learn and have fun! This is a fantastic opportunity for local talent to be part of a magical production. We can’t wait to see the wonderful young performers our Omaha community has to offer in the Search for Lulu!
Contact: For more information on the audition workshop, contact Eric Potter at epotter@omahaplayhouse.com.
Upcoming Auditions
Escape to Margaritaville January 4th – 12:30pm-4:30pm January 5th – 6pm-10pm January 6th – 6pm-10pm January 9th – 6pm-10pm (Callbacks)
Titanic – The Musical February 8th – 12:30pm-5:30pm February 9th – 11:00am-3:00pm February 15th – 12:30pm-5:00pm (Callbacks)
Through upholding high ethical standards, demonstrating respect for all and consciously working to provide diverse representation, OCP is committed to creating an inclusive and safe environment in which all community members feel a sense of belonging and does not discriminate in casting practices on the basis of an individual’s ethnicity, age, gender, physical and cognitive ability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, country of origin or other factors. Omaha Community Playhouse is committed to diverse and inclusive casting.
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