

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Auditions for "Lucky Stiff"
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 30 Mar, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Mon, 30 Mar, 2026 at 08:45 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Audition Information for Black Dog Theatre's production of "Lucky Stiff"

Directed by Todd Coolidge
Musical Direction by John Eldridge
Choreographed by Haley Unger
Stage Managed by Alex Surro
Produced by Black Dog Theatre

Audition Sign-Ups:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4BAEAA2CA2FCCE9-62671954-lucky#/

About the Musical:

Lucky Stiff is a lively and hilarious musical farce that puts a clever spin on the murder-mystery genre. Harry Witherspoon, a reserved shoe salesman from Britain, discovers he could inherit $6 million—but only if he takes his recently deceased  uncle (in a wheelchair) on a week-long trip to Monte Carlo, precisely following every instruction. Along the way, chaos erupts with missing diamonds, cases of mistaken identity, a persistent “spy” from a dog charity, and nonstop comedic confusion. The result is a dynamic ensemble performance that highlights bold character choices, crisp timing, and compelling storytelling.

 

Audition Dates &amp; Location:

Auditions:
- Monday, March 30 from 6:30 - 8:45 PM
- Thursday, April 2 from 6:30 - 8:45 PM
- Auditions will consist of a short vocal audition with an accompanist.
- Forest Street Union Church, Methuen (15 Forest St, Methuen, MA 01844)

Callbacks:
- Monday, April 6 from 6:30 - 8:30 PM
- Callbacks will consist of singing, readings from the script, and basic movement.
- Forest Street Uniion Church, Methuen (15 Forst St, Methuen, MA 01844)

Auditions Guidelines:

Please prepare either:
- One short cut (1–2 minutes / 32 bars) OR
- Two shorter contrasting cuts (30–45 seconds each / 16 bars each)
- Selections should be in the style of Lucky Stiff, but NOT from the show.
- Accompanist will be provided.
- Please bring sheet music in the correct key, clearly marked with start/end points and cuts (binder preferred).
- No a cappella auditions. Please be prepared to sing with live accompaniment.
- Please arrive 10 minutes prior to your audition time to fill out the audition paperwork. 
 

Rehearsal Schedule, Tech Week &amp; Performance Dates:

Rehearsals will be held 3 times a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays (or Sundays) starting April 14.
- Tuesday &amp; Thursday rehearsals will be held from 6:30 to 9 pm at The Forrest Street Union Church, Methuen
- Saturday rehearsals (April 25, May 2, May 16, May 23, May 30, June 6, June 13, June 20, July 11, July 18) will be held from 1 to 5 pm at The Real School of Music, Burlington
- Sunday rehearsals (April 19, May 10, June 28, July 5) will be held from 10:30 am - 1:30 pm at The Real School of Music, Burlington
- First Rehearsal: Tuesday, April 14 at The Forrest Street Union Church
- Performances: July 24, 25 and 26, 2026 at Haverhill City Hall
- Required Tech Week Rehearsals: July 19 - 23rd
 

Character Breakdown:

All roles are open. Actors of all races, genders, and identities are encouraged to audition. Ages are guidelines, not limits, however actors are required to be 18 or older to audition for this production.  

Principals

HARRY WITHERSPOON (M)

Type: Shy, sweet, insecure English shoe salesman; the show’s reluctant hero. 
Playing age: 30–40 
Vocal range: Bb2–F#4 
Casting note: Needs comic earnestness more than “big leading man.” He’s funny because he’s trying so hard to be brave.

ANNABEL GLICK (F)

Type: No-nonsense “dog charity” enforcer; proactive, sharp, unexpectedly romantic lead. 
Playing age: 25–35 
Vocal range: F#3–E5 
Casting note: Needs clean diction + commitment to the bit. Her seriousness is the comedy engine.

RITA LA PORTA (F)

Type: High-strung, impulsive, insecure, poor eyesight; chaotic antagonist energy. 
Playing age: 35–45 
Vocal range: F#3–D5 
Casting note: Big character, but not “loud all the time.” The funniest Rita choices are specific and dangerously convinced.

VINNIE DiRUZZIO (M)

Type: Rita’s mild-mannered brother, dragged into her mess; conservative optometrist. 
Playing age: 35–40  Vocal range: A#2–F#4 
Casting note: Great role for a grounded comic anchor who can play escalating panic with precision.

LUIGI GAUDI (M)

Type: Mysterious, boisterous Italian; beard + eye patch vibe. 
Playing age: 40–50 
Vocal range: B2–F#4 
Casting note: Smaller footprint but high impact. Needs swagger and clarity.

THE BODY OF TONY HENDON (M) (the corpse)

Type: The “Uncle Anthony” body Harry carts around; doubles as Commuter on Train. 
Playing age: 45–60 
Casting note: Physical comedy and body control matter more than singing.

Ensemble:

This ensemble is anything but typical. Each performer covers about seven distinct characters—sometimes switching multiple times within a single scene. The ensemble is essential to making the show work, so we’re looking for sharp comedic actors with strong voices and confident accent skills (Cockney/British, Italian, French, and Southern U.S.). Big, specific character choices welcome.

Ensemble Playing age: 16-60+

MAN 1 track (examples)

Surly Lorry Driver, Solicitor, Prosperous Man on Train, Clothing Salesman, French Emcee, Croupier, Nun, Old Texan 

MAN 2 track (examples)

Offstage Telegram Deliverer, Vicious Punk, Mr. Loomis (eye patient), French Waiter on Train, Stationmaster’s Voice, Bellhop, French Waiter in Club, Dapper Gambler, Leper 

WOMAN 1 track (examples)

Landlady, Miss Thorsby (secretary), Puerto Rican Nurse, Southern Lady #1, Dancing Portrait, Drunken Maid 

WOMAN 2 track (examples)

Spinster, Southern Lady #2, Dancing Roulette Wheel, Dominique du Monaco* 

*Note: In MTI’s small-cast breakdown, Dominique is included in the Woman 2 track. That said, we may choose to cast Dominique as a more prominent, standalone featured role, though MTI’s standard approach treats her as a track/featured part rather than a separate principal.

 

Casting Information:
If cast, all performers will be required to become a General Member of Black Dog Theatre. General Membership costs a $25 fee (which grants membership through the end of 2026) and requires a signature agreeing to our Code of Conduct.


Contact Information:
For questions, please reach out to Black Dog Theatre at: emailblackdogtheatre@gmail.com
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- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 18

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Methuen
- **state**: MA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Forest Street Union Church
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- **full address**: Forest Street Union Church, 15 Forest St, Methuen, MA 01844-3452, United States

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- **organizer**: Black Dog Theatre (https://allevents.in/org/black-dog-theatre/25081989)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Mon, 30 Mar, 2026 at 06:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Forest Street Union Church, 15 Forest St, Methuen, MA 01844-3452, United States
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  - **A:** Black Dog Theatre
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