Audition Information

Ken Ludwig’s: Dear Jack, Dear Louise

Directed by: Eric Olson

The auditions will take place on Sunday December 6^th at 6:30 pm and Monday December 7^th at 6:30pm at 2019 Grand Ave, Suite 100, West Des Moines, IA.

“Dear Jack, Dear Louise” by Ken Ludwig

Directed by: Eric Olson

The Story: U.S. Army Captain Jack Ludwig, a military doctor stationed in Oregon, begins writing to Louise Rabiner, an aspiring actress and dancer in New York City, hoping to meet her someday if the war will allow. But as the war continues, it threatens to end their relationship before it even starts. Tony Award-winning playwright Ken Ludwig (Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery, Lend Me a Tenor) tells the joyous, heartwarming story of his parents’ courtship during World War II and the results are anything but expected.

Show Dates: February 11^th through February 28^th, 2027, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2pm

Details: No need to prepare a monologue, the audition will consist of cuts from the script that will be provided at the theatre. This will be an open cattle call style audition. Please arrive 15 mins early to fill out an audition form and bring your conflict calendar and a current headshot.

Roles Available: 1M/1F age range (21-30)

JACK – about 30. He is reserved and in his khakis from his army uniform.

LOUISE – in her early to mid 20s. She is outgoing and stylish.

KEN LUDWIG’S DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com

The Cottage

Auditions will take place February 21st and 22nd. Specific information will be updated for this production as we get closer to audition dates.

Directed by: Shawn Smith Jones

Sweeney Todd

Auditions will take place April 4th and 5th. Specific information will be updated for this production as we get closer to audition dates.

Directed by: Thomas D. Perrine
Music Direction by: Renee Davenport