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Upcoming Audition Schedule: 

Sketch Comedy Revue- 7:00 P.M. - Wednesday/Thursday Jan 29 & 30
How I Learned To Drive - 7:00 P.M. Sunday/Monday - February 2 & 3
The Spongebob Musical - 7:00 P.M. Sunday/Monday - March 23 & 24
Comedy Revue (Title to be determined)
Performances May 15th, 16th & 17th 8:00 P.M.
Directed by Rico Bruce Wade

Riverwalk Theatre and Rico Bruce Wade are looking for players to become part of an original comedy revue. The show will be 90 minutes of fast-paced, funny, and fearless sketch comedy featuring original scenes, blackouts, parodies, and songs. Cast members will form an ensemble to create, refine, and perform these short, self-contained scenes, with a focus on clever satire, physical comedy, and authentic characters. The ensemble will use the contemporary cultural, social, and political landscape as inspiration, then, through a rigorous rehearsal process, bring these topics to life on stage in a way that resonates with audiences and sparks conversation. This will be an evening of carefully written and rehearsed, high-energy, high-concept hilarity, with splashes of reckless improvisation. If you’d like to explore a range of comedic styles, from satire to slapstick, and enjoy collaborating in a fun, energetic environment, this is the place for you.

AUDITION DETAILS:
Weds. Jan 29 & Thurs. Jan 30, 7:00 P.M.
Please prepare the following:
  • A 1 minute comedic monologue (original or from an existing piece)
  • 1-2 minutes of improvisation (we’ll provide a few suggestions or situations)
  • A cold read from a provided script (you’ll get this at the audition)
Expect to participate in short-form improv games, focusing on quick thinking, character creation, and supporting your fellow players. Wear comfortable clothing as there will be movement and improv exercises.
Bring a headshot (or a recent photo) and resume with you.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
We’re looking for a diverse and talented group of individuals who thrive in collaborative and energetic environments.
We are seeking actors, singers, dancers, comedians, and performers of all types with:
  • An eagerness to collaborate
  • Enthusiasm for creating original content and performing live
  • Performance Experience
  • Strong comedic timing and the ability to think quickly
  • Versatility in playing different types of characters
  • A commitment to rehearsals and performances (this is a regular commitment)
How I Learned to Drive
Drama by Paula Vogel
Directed by Diane Cooke
Audition Dates: Sun/Mon. Feb. 2 & Feb. 3, 7:00 P.M.
Production Dates: April 3 – 13, 2025

How I Learned to Drive is the story of a woman who navigates both the rules of the road and the complexities of life from behind the wheel. This poignant, often surprising narrative blends humor and heartbreak, offering a compelling tale of survival through the lens of a troubled relationship between a young girl and her uncle. Nostalgic moments of learning to drive are woven together with hard-hitting lessons about life's darker truths.

This story is told through a woman’s recollections of an inappropriate romantic and sexual relationship she developed with her aunt’s husband during her teenage years, please be aware of the following trigger warning: sexual harassment and abuse, incest, misogyny, and pedophilia.

Everyone auditioning for this play should note:
This play contains adult situations/subject matter and sensitive material; and you will be expected to be kind and respectful of others throughout the entire process.

Character Descriptions
Li’l Bit: Female identifying actor: to play an age range of teen to age 40.
Uncle Peck: Male identifying actor: to play a range of 35-45 – likeable.
Greek Chorus:
Male identifying actor to play Grandfather, Waiter, H.S. Boy
Female identifying actor to play Mother, Aunt Mary, H.S. Girl
Female identifying actor to play Grandmother, H.S. Girl, (and a very
young Li’l Bit)