"Small Potatoes" AUDITIONS
Tuesday, December 16 at 6:30
Love Street Playhouse
Cold readings from the script. See website for script sample and sides
https://lovestreetplayhouse.com/auditions
No monologues required. No appointments. Arrive a few minutes before 6:30pm to fill out audition form.
What to bring:
Bring headshot (non-professional is fine)
Personal Calendar (check for date conflicts)
Theater Resume (optional)
You will fill out a short informational sheet upon arrival
Plan on staying for entire block of time, unless pre-arranged
THE SHOW:
In the midst of the Great Depression, a charismatic dreamer returns home to his estranged family with one last “big idea” to make them all rich. As his family is drawn into the prospect of escaping their poverty, they confront the tension between chasing a grand dream and finding contentment in the simple, difficult realities of life. A poignant drama that explores the high price of hope, the weight of family obligations, and what it truly means to be a success.
Written and Directed by David Bareford
SHOW DATES:
February February 20-March 15, 2026
ROLES AVAILABLE
COSMO LANGTRY: This role has been cast
(Cosimo Langhetti), male, 70, husband of Valentina and father of Teresa, a charismatic but unreliable "idea man" with a history of entrepreneurial ventures and a tendency to leave his family for extended periods.
VALENTINA LANGHETTI: Female, 69, mother of Teresa and wife of Cosmo, a first-generation Italian immigrant with a failing memory but an undiminished drive to work and feel useful.
TERESA RUSSO: Female, early 30s, daughter of Valentina and Cosmo, wife of Gianni, and mother of Lucia, a pragmatic and weary woman who has reluctantly assumed the role of matriarch in her small family.
LUCIA BALDUCCI: Female, 13, daughter of Teresa from a previous marriage, granddaughter of Valentina and Cosmo, a bright and energetic young girl who still holds onto the starry-eyed hope of youth. She dreams of one day becoming a ballerina.
GIANNI RUSSO: Male, early-30s but appears older due to hard labor, husband of Teresa and stepfather of Lucia, a hardworking and quietly loving man employed at a demanding meatpacking plant. He feels underappreciated at his job and yearns for something more.
SEE WEBSITE LOVESTREETPLAYHOUSE.COM FOR PROPOSED REHEARSAL SCHEDULE AND PERFORMANCE DATES
We will be doing readings from the script, but we strongly encourage you prepare before you come. A portion of the script is posted on the website (lovestreetplayhouse.com/auditions). Each role is described above. When you find a role (or several) that you would like to audition for, take note of the Audition Sides for each character to help focus your preparation.
Written and Directed by David Bareford
Questions Email:
bWVsaW5kYSB8IGxvdmVzdHJlZXRwbGF5aG91c2UgISBjb20= (Artistic Director/Producer)
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