*WORKSHOP PLAYERS IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE AUDITIONS FOR * *THE SPITFIRE GRILL * Music and Book by James Valcq Lyrics and Book by Fred Alley Based on the film by Lee David Zlotoff DIRECTED BY GEOFFREY SHORT <https://www.geoffreybshort.com/> MUSIC DIRECTED BY HEIDI HERCZEG Newly revised in 2024! A troubled young parolee yearning for a fresh start follows her dreams to Wisconsin, based on a page from an old travel book, only to find a small town with a gritty heart aching with longing and regret. Unexpectedly discovering the healing power of community while working at the Spitfire Grill, Percy reawakens the entire town’s capacity for rebirth, forgiveness and hope. Set to a melodic folk-inspired score, The Spitfire Grill is a joyous celebration of human kindness. AUDITIONS: Monday, June 9th, 2025 6:30PM – 9:30PM (Latest audition at 9:15p) Tuesday, June 10th, 2025 6:30PM – 9:30PM (Latest audition at 9:15p) Call-Backs (if needed) Wednesday, June 11th at 6:30PM LOCATION: Workshop Players - 44820 Middle Ridge Rd, Amherst, OH 44001 (all auditions, rehearsals and performances are at this location) PERFORMANCE DATES: Two-week run/7 shows total (with a potential for a third week) from September 11 – September 21, 2025. Shows: One Thursday show (opening night), then Fridays and Saturday at 7:30p and Sundays at 2p. 9/11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20 (Potential third week would be Friday-Sunday September 26-28). REHEARSALS*: 5 weeks total including Tech week. Rehearsals will be Mon-Thurs. 6:30p-10p, Sundays 1p-5p from August 11-September 7. No Fridays or Saturdays. Tech week begins Sunday September 7 then every day through opening September 11th. No rehearsals Labor Day weekend Sunday 8/31 or Monday 9/1. ALL ROLES ARE OPEN PARTICIPATION IS ON A VOLUNTEER BASIS. NO EQUITY CONTRACTS AVAILABLE. WALK-INS WELCOME AND WILL BE SEEN ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED BASIS AFTER PRE-SCHEDULED SLOTS. AUDITION SLOT RESERVATIONS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. *SIGN-UP FOR AN AUDITION TIME HERE. <https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054CACAA2FA7FEC25-55790343-thespitfire#/>* Prepare 16-32 bars of a musical theatre song that suits your vocal abilities. You may be asked to read from the script as well. Bring sheet music in the proper key (an accompanist will be available); Recorded accompaniment is not encouraged but is allowed. Speaker will be provided, but bring all necessary phone or recorder connections. Bring resume, headshot and a list of schedule conflicts. *You can pre-fill the audition form here <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSffGrflfWQBSah_BbkbUt1V46OD3EMWp5CBS5oPE1FUUUP3WA/viewform?usp=header>* and bring it with you. Video submissions can be submitted by sending a video link with headshot, resume and audition form to the director at *geoffshort66@gmail.com <geoffshort66@gmail.com>* No dance call. We are committed to inclusive casting of actors of all genders, races, ethnicities, body types, sexual orientations, and abilities for any role. All are welcome, needed and encouraged to audition. Adults 18 and up please. CHARACTERS PERCY TALBOTT Age: Able to read early 20s Voice Type: Mezzo Soprano, needs to belt a D Young woman with rough edges who carries a strength and sadness beyond her years. She is short-tempered and not afraid to speak her mind but is desperate to find a sense of belonging. HANNAH FERGUSON Age: Early 70s (actors 45+) Voice Type: Alto A tough old woman, with a “no nonsense” manner that can boarder on bitter. She doesn’t like to rely on others for help, SHELBY THORPE Age: Able to read late 20s to Early 30s Voice Type: Soprano, needs to mix belt a D A soft-faced woman who carries herself in a shy yet enchanting manner. She cares a lot about the welfare of others, perhaps a more than she should. Married to Caleb CALEB THORPE Age: Late 30s to Early 40s Voice Type: Baritone with a slight edge to the sound. Top note is G Out -of-work foreman at the stone quarry. He has a hard time letting go of the way things were. Hannah’s nephew married to Shelby. Page 2 of 2 JOE SUTTER Age: Late 20’s Voice Type: Tenor, needs to touch an A A young, small town policeman restless to leave the place he feels has been holding him down. He does not seem to have a clear sense of what it is he needs from life yet. EFFY KRAYNECK Age: Mid 50s Voice Type: Mezzo/Alto, must be able to carry a close harmony A Postmistress and busybody, she has narrow eyes and sour tongue. Anybody’s business is her business. THE VISITOR Age: Mid 40s Voice Type: n.a A mysterious figure who does not speak. He has intense eyes and a powerful presence, that captivates all who interact with him *Subject to change [image: __tpx__]