Auditions

Arrive prepared to fill out an audition form and make sure to bring your schedule and any potential conflicts.

• Everyone will read from pre-selected sides of the show.

• All characters listed are open to actors of all racial backgrounds and types.

• Age ranges are flexible for the characters.

• The director is open to casting actors in non-traditional gender roles.

We also encourage everyone to get involved in the production of our performances by helping with set design and props, sound and lighting, backstage, in the booth, or as the stage manager. There are many ways to get involved with our theater group. Just ask!

We understand there will be scheduling conflicts during the rehearsal schedule but all actors must be able to commit to all performance dates and tech week rehearsals.

Thank you and we look forward to seeing you at the auditions!

THE ODD COUPLE

Directed by: Frank Squillo
Assistant Director: TBD
Executive Producer: Frank Squillo

THE STORY: THE ODD COUPLE is Neil Simon’s classic comedy about two divorced men with wildly opposite personalities who attempt to share an apartment. Oscar Madison is a carefree, sloppy sportswriter; Felix Ungar is a fastidious, neurotic neat freak. What begins as a generous favor quickly devolves into comic chaos as their clashing habits test the limits of friendship. Sharp dialogue, impeccable timing, and heart make this one of the most beloved comedies ever written.

NUMBER OF ACTS: 2 Acts (15 minute intermission)

DURATION: 120 minutes

FIRST PRODUCED: Originally produced on Broadway at the Plymouth Theatre on March 10, 1965. The play later inspired the iconic 1968 film adaptation and the long-running television series.

GENRES: Comedy, Farce

SETTING: Oscar Madison’s apartment in New York City.

TIME & PLACE: 1960s, New York City; Oscar’s lived-in, cluttered apartment.

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AUDITION DATES: Saturday, 02/21/26 at 3:00 pm and Monday, 02/23/26 at 5:00 pm

AUDITION LOCATION: NCRD Performing Arts Center Lobby

REHEARSALS BEGIN: 03/01/26

WEEKLY REHEARSAL SCHEDULE: Tentatively, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6 pm - 8 pm, and Sundays, 4 pm - 6 pm

TECH WEEKS: 05/25/26 - 06/04/26

PERFORMANCE DATES: 06/05/26 - 06/21/26… Friday and Saturday nights at 7 pm, Sunday Matinees at 2 pm.

SUMMARY: THE ODD COUPLE

THE ODD COUPLE is a fast-paced, character-driven comedy about two divorced friends who attempt to share an apartment, with disastrous and hilarious results. Sloppy, easygoing Oscar Madison opens his home to recently separated Felix Ungar, a tightly wound neat freak whose compulsive habits quickly push their friendship to the breaking point. As poker nights unravel, romantic misfires mount, and tempers flare, the apartment becomes a battleground of clashing personalities. A beloved classic, the play explores friendship, loneliness, and the challenge of coexisting with someone who is your complete opposite.

CAST OF CHARACTERS: 2 M, 2 F, 4 M/F

• OSCAR MADISON– Male, 30s–50s
  A divorced sportswriter. Sloppy, loud, sarcastic, and emotionally guarded. Oscar is generous at heart but resistant to change and responsibility. Strong comic timing required, with the ability to balance humor and genuine warmth.

• FELIX UNGER– Male, 30s–50s
  Recently separated and highly neurotic. Meticulous, anxious, sensitive, and obsessively tidy. Felix wears his emotions openly and believes deeply in rules, manners, and structure. Requires excellent comedic precision and vulnerability.

• MURRAY / MARY - Male or Female, 30s–60s
  A police officer and longtime friend of Oscar. Practical, grounded, and slightly world-weary. Murray brings a stabilizing presence to the group and often serves as the voice of reason amid the chaos. Strong ensemble skills required; dry humor and authority are key.

• SPEED – Male or Female, 30s–60s
  One of Oscar’s poker buddies. Gruff, opinionated, and blunt, with a sharp edge and strong comedic instincts. Speed enjoys ribbing the group and speaking their mind. An actor comfortable with sarcasm and group dynamics will thrive in this role.

• VINNIE / VICKY – Male or Female, 30s–60s
  Another member of the poker group. Good-natured, expressive, and occasionally excitable. Vinnie enjoys the camaraderie of the group and reacts openly to the escalating tension between Oscar and Felix. Requires solid comic timing and responsiveness in ensemble scenes.

• ROY/ ROSE– Male or Female, 30s–60s
  A quick-witted poker buddy with a sharp tongue and keen observations. Roy often delivers punchlines and reactions that heighten the comedy of group scenes. Strong listening skills and rhythmic timing are essential.

• GWENDOLYN PIGEON – Female, 30s–50s
  One of the British Pigeon sisters who lives upstairs. Elegant, flirtatious, and slightly naïve. Requires a light British accent.

  A light British accent focuses on clarity and rhythm rather than perfection; actors may use a gentle, non-regional UK sound (think soft consonants and relaxed vowels), and precision is not required at auditions.

• CECILY PIGEON – Female, 30s–50s
  The other Pigeon sister. Warm, romantic, and more emotionally expressive than her sister. Also requires a light British accent.

  A light British accent focuses on clarity and rhythm rather than perfection; actors may use a gentle, non-regional UK sound (think soft consonants and relaxed vowels), and precision is not required at auditions.

  Notes: Contemporary American speech. Light New York or neutral American dialect acceptable. British accents are helpful for the Pigeon sisters, but not required at auditions. No intimacy or stage violence; emphasis is on timing, listening, and ensemble chemistry.

  Safety & Consent Statement

  All rehearsals and performances will prioritize actor safety, consent, and clear communication, with any physical staging addressed collaboratively and respectfully.