Auditions

THE SPITFIRE GRILL

Music and Book by James Valcq
Lyrics and Book by Fred Alley
Based on the film by Lee David Zlotoff
Co-Directed by Greg Fritsch and Cathy D. Warner

The musical, THE SPITFIRE GRILL, takes place a number of years after the Vietnam War. Hannah, the owner of The Spitfire Grill, hides a loaf of bread for someone each night. With a bitter, volatile, and indomitable spirit, she hides a powerful secret. Percy, a convicted murderer on parole, finds herself in Hannah’s dying small town working at Hannah’s dying Spitfire Grill. The battle begins. A friend is made. A crazy plan is hatched. It starts to work. Enemies arise. The town is coming to life again. Risks are taken. Truths are told. Lives are changing. Yes! It’s the great struggle for Love, Family, and Home.

AUDITION DATES:

Wednesday, Dec. 3rd, 7-9 PM at Actors Theater, 1001 Center Street, Santa Cruz
Thursday, Dec. 4th, 7-9 PM at Saint Andrews Episcopal Church; 101 Riverside Ave., Ben Lomond

CALL BACKS:

Sunday Dec. 7th, 3-5PM at Saint Andrews Episcopal Church; 101 Riverside Ave., Ben Lomond

PERFORMANCE DATES:

March, 6th — Opening!
Performances are Fridays, Saturdays at 8:00 PM, Sundays at 2:00 PM April, 5th — Closing!

PERFORMANCES are in PARK HALL, Ben Lomond

REHEARSALS begin January 19th, 2026

AUDITION PREPARATIONS:

  1. Please bring your resume. (If you have one)
  2. Please prepare a 60-90 second “Serious” monologue.
  3. Please be prepared to perform a song.
  4. Please bring the sheet music for that song, not a recorded accompaniment. You will be accompanied by the Musical Director.

If Possible: 

  1. Let the monologue that you have chosen closely resemble your dreams for the future or your fears of the future. 
  2. Let the song that you have chosen reflect those dreams or fears.

ROLES AVAILABLE:

Percy Talbott — The Lead Role —
She is a convicted murderer on parole in search of a home — Early to Mid Twenties, Strong belt to “D”

Shelby Thorpe — Supporting Lead Role —
She is married to Caleb, but she’s finding her voice and strength — Mid Twenties to Mid Forties, Soprano, Strong Belt to “D”

Caleb Thorpe — Supporting Role — He is married to Shelby and is a frustrated working man clinging to the past. — Thirties to Mid Forties
— Baritone / Tenor to “G”

Sheriff Joe Sutter — Supporting Role —
He has a restless intensity and is searching for his destiny — Mid Twenties to Mid Thirties —— Tenor to “G” (+“A” briefly)

Iffy Krayneck — Supporting Role —
She is a “Force of Nature,” lonely and in charge of the post office — Fifties to Sixties — Mezzo Soprano

The Visitor — Non-Speaking or Singing Role —
He is a homeless Vietnam War deserter with a broken heart and a haunting presence
— Forties to Mid Fifties —He needs a strong physical presence and performance skills