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Mad Libs Live!
Music by Jeff Thomson. Book and Lyrics by Robin Rothstein.
Directed by Jonathan Young
Mad Libs Live! is part of Penfold Theatre Company’s Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA) series, serving grade school children across the Austin-Round Rock metro area.
Our story begins at the finals of Teen Superstars, the live TV show that will determine the most popular singing group at Blankville Central High. Virtuosa, Gogo, Geyser, and Merrily seem to have nothing in common – until just before airtime, when they realize that their songs are missing words! In the spirit of the “World’s Greatest Word Game,” our gang fills in the blanks with words from the audience!
This truly interactive musical changes at every performance – thanks to you! Will GoGo get the girl? Will Geyser make new friends? Will Merrily come out of her shell? Will Virtuosa get out of the spotlight? And who will be the next Teen Superstars? There is only one way to find out: Mad Libs Live!
Performance & Rehearsal Dates
Actors must be available for weekday performances during school hours (roughly 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM).
From February 22 – March 5, 2027, the cast will perform to school groups at school campuses. Bookings are open now. Exact performance dates and times will be shared with the cast as they are confirmed.
From March 9 – 12, 2027, the cast will perform to school groups at Penfold Theatre. Bookings are open now. Exact performance dates and times will be shared with the cast as they are confirmed.
Public performances at Penfold Theatre Company will be March 13 – 14, 2027, at 11:00 AM & 1:00 PM.
Rehearsals will begin in early February. Exact rehearsal dates and times will be scheduled after casting to accommodate actor schedules wherever possible.
Character Breakdown
MERRILY
16. Empathic, cheerful, smart, but lacks confidence.
VIRTUOSA
16. Self-involved, desperate for fame. (Think Rachel from “Glee.”) GOGO is her older brother.
GEYSER
14. The “new kid.” Quirky, into video games, sci-fi, and outer space. His speech cadence often resembles that of a sci-fi space captain.
GOGO
17. Active, athletic. Exhibits leadership qualities, but can be overly competitive. VIRTUOSA is his younger sister.
DYLAN
16. The lead singer of No Direction. Massive ego. He stole away GOGO’s girlfriend, Lindsey. (Played by the actor who plays GEYSER)
Compensation
Actors will be paid $200/week. The production includes 3 weeks of rehearsals and 3 weeks of performances. We are unable to offer Equity contracts for this production.
Auditions
Auditions and callbacks will be held at Penfold Theatre, 2120 N. Mays St, Ste #290, Round Rock, TX 78664.
Auditions are on Saturday, August 22, in the afternoon and evening. Please complete the form below to request an audition time. Then prepare the following for your audition:
- A 60-second comedic monologue of your choice.
- 32 bars of a song of your choice. An accompanist will be provided.
If you are unable to attend in person, you may submit a video audition instead. To do so, please fill out the audition form, and once complete, you may email your video link to scott@penfoldtheatre.org by 5:00 PM on Friday, August 21.
Callbacks are on Saturday, August 29. Sides and songs from the play, along with more specific information, will be provided following the auditions. Please note that callbacks will be in person only.
Steel Magnolias
Written by Robert Harling.
Directed by Molly Fonseca.
All the ladies who are “anybody” in Chinquapin, Louisiana, come to Truvy’s beauty salon to have their hair done. Helped by her eager new assistant, Annelle (who is not sure whether or not she is still married), the outspoken, wise-cracking Truvy dispenses shampoo and free advice to the town’s rich curmudgeon, Ouiser, an eccentric millionaire, Miss Clairee, who has a raging sweet tooth; and the local social leader, M’Lynn, whose daughter, Shelby (the prettiest girl in town), is about to marry a “good ole boy.”
Filled with hilarious repartee and several acerbic verbal collisions, the comedy moves toward tragedy when, in the second act, the spunky Shelby risks her life to go through with a dangerous pregnancy. Confronted with the harshness of mortality, the others draw together to find strength – and love – in the wake of tragedy.
Performance & Rehearsal Dates
The show will run February 5 – March 7, 2027. Performances will be Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:30 PM and Sundays at 2:00 PM. Rehearsals will begin in early January. Exact rehearsal dates and times will be scheduled after casting to accommodate actor schedules wherever possible.
Character Breakdown
The women in this play are witty, intelligent, and above all, real characters. They in no way, shape, or form are meant to be portrayed as cartoons or caricatures.
We are building a diverse ensemble for this production and strongly encourage actors of all races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and body types to audition.
TRUVY JONES.
40-ish. Owner of the beauty shop.
ANNELLE DUPUY-DESOTO
19. Beauty shop assistant.
CLAIREE BELCHER
66-ish. Widow of former mayor. Grande dame.
SHELBY EATENTON-LATCHERIE
25. Prettiest girl in town.
M’LYNN EATENTON. 50-ish
Shelby’s mother. Socially prominent career woman.
OUISER (pronounced “Weezer”) BOUDREAUX
66-ish. Wealthy curmudgeon. Acerbic but lovable.
Compensation
Actors will be given a stipend of $900. We are unable to offer Equity contracts for this production.
Auditions
Auditions and callbacks will be held at Penfold Theatre, 2120 N. Mays St, Ste #290 Round Rock, TX 78664.
Auditions are on Sunday, August 23, in the afternoon and evening. Please complete the form below to request an audition time. Then prepare the following for your audition:
- A memorized, 60—90-second monologue in the style of realism. It may be comic or dramatic — whichever best showcases your strengths and range. While not required, material reflecting the warm, conversational, or Southern-infused tone of Steel Magnolias is welcomed.
If you are unable to attend in person you may submit a video audition instead. To do so, please fill out the audition form, and once complete, you may email your video link to scott@penfoldtheatre.org by 5:00 PM on Friday, August 21.
Callbacks are on Sunday, August 30. Sides from the play, along with more specific information, will be provided following the auditions. Please note that callbacks will be in person only.
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