EXPIRES: August 12, 2025

Singing Audition for “National Pastime” Play

Singing Theater
Paying up to $546/week
Description

Audition for “National Pastime” Play. Looking to cast singers and performers. Please see the details below.

About the project:
National Pastime is a charming and fast-paced musical comedy with a vintage twist. Written by Tony Sportiello (book) and Al Tapper (music & lyrics), this feel-good show has been described as a throwback to a sweeter era of musical theatre, National Pastime is filled with toe-tapping numbers, romantic entanglements, and nostalgic charm.
Set in Depression-era small-town Iowa, National Pastime transports audiences to a simpler time, when the local radio station WZBQ is the heartbeat of the community—but barely staying afloat. In a last-ditch effort to save the station, owner Barry Landis hatches a wild plan: fabricate broadcasts of a fictional, undefeated baseball team—the Baker City Cougars. The made-up games become an unexpected hit, turning the sleepy town into a hotbed of baseball fandom and media buzz. But how long can they keep up the ruse?

Additional info:
Bring one prepared song or ballad to sing at auditions. Music from the 1930s -1940s, great American song book selections are preferred. Be prepared for cold readings from the script.
Headshots and resumes are not required, but welcome if you have one. Walk-ins are accepted at auditions.
First Rehearsal/Read Through: TBD
REHEARSALS: Rehearsals will be held from August 25th through September 25th on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, from 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM and Sundays from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
No Rehearsal on Labor Day.
LOAD IN & SET BUILD: September 28, 2025
TECH WK REHEARSALS: September 29 – October 1 from 6:30 PM – 10 PM
DRESS REHEARSAL: October 2 at 6:30 PM
PICK-UP REHEARSALS: October 9 & October 16 at 6:30 PM
*Please do not audition if you have any conflicts with tech week or performance dates.
SHOW DATES:
Total of 9 shows :
Friday, October 3rd at 8:00 PM
Saturday, October 4th at 2:30 PM & 7:30 PM
Friday, October 10th at 8:00 PM
Saturday, October 11th at 2:30 PM & 7:30 PM
Friday, October 17th at 8:00 PM
Saturday, October 18th at 2:30 PM & 7:30 PM

If interested, please apply.

11 Project roles
Barry Landis
18
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56.
The passionate and resourceful manager of WZBQ Radio Station. He is determined to save the station and the town of Baker City from the economic hardships of the Depression. He develops a romantic relationship with Karen Sloan.
Application deadline closed.
Karen Sloan
18
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56.
An attractive and sharp lawyer from Chicago, and the daughter of WZBQ's original owner. Initially, she is cynical about the station's prospects but eventually becomes a key player in the fake baseball scheme and falls in love with Barry.
Application deadline closed.
Lawrence Pendegrass
18
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56.
Known as "The Golden Throat of Baker City," he is a sophisticated yet somewhat bombastic co-announcer at WZBQ. He has multiple degrees and is Marty's broadcasting partner.
Application deadline closed.
Marty Webb
18
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56.
Lawrence's co-announcer at WZBQ. He is portrayed as a kind and affable "hometown boy".
Application deadline closed.
Mary McDonnell
18
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56.
A sweet, good-natured local girl who works at WZBQ and harbors a long-standing affection for Lawrence.
Application deadline closed.
Betty Lou
18
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56.
The receptionist at WZBQ, she dreams of leaving Baker City to become a movie star in Hollywood.
Application deadline closed.
William Rogers
18
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56.
A writer for Life magazine who becomes interested in the mysterious success of the Baker City Cougars.
Application deadline closed.
George Abraham Theodore Roosevelt Jackson
18
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56.
A proud American representative from Major League Baseball who is intrigued by the Cougars' success and their "American values".
Application deadline closed.
Joe
18
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56.
Two individuals recruited by Karen to impersonate fictional baseball players. Joe is assigned the role of the star center fielder.
Application deadline closed.
Vinny
18
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56.
Two individuals recruited by Karen to impersonate fictional baseball players. Joe is assigned the role of the star center fielder.
Application deadline closed.
Jingle Singers
18
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56.
Three dynamic singers in the style of the Andrews Sisters.
Application deadline closed.