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Now Auditioning for: GOODNIGHT, OSCAR

AUDITION DATE
Saturday, September 27, 2025
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (C)
Lunch 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

And

Sunday, September 28, 2025
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (C)

CALLBACKS
Sunday, September 28th, 2025
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM (C)

APPOINTMENTS
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CONTRACT
SPT
$605 weekly minimum (SPT 6)

SEEKING
Equity actors for roles in GOODNIGHT, OSCAR (See breakdown).

All roles are open to all ethnicities.

PREPARATION
Please come prepared with a short monologue of your choice that reflects the tone of Goodnight, Oscar—

A headshot and resume are required at the audition.

LOCATION
Addison Theatre Centre
15650 Addison Rd
Addison, TX 75001-3285

There is free parking at the building and there will be signs in the building directing you to theaudition room.

PERSONNEL
Director:Terry Martin
Assistant Director:TBD
Stage Manager: TBA
Producing Artistic Director: Shane Peterman
Associate Artistic Director: JC Schuster
Written by: Doug Wright

Expected to attend:
Director: Terry Martin
Assistant Director:TBD
Producing Artistic Director: Shane Peterman
Associate Artistic Director: JC Schuster

OTHER INFORMATION

Rehearsals: 03/03/2026 - 03/22/2026

Performances: 03/24/2026 - 04/12/2026

Rehearsals AND performances at The Addison Performing Arts Centre

WaterTower Theatre is dedicated to diversity and inclusion as a core value, and as such we strongly encourage actors of all ethnicities and gender identities to submit. In reference to the character descriptions below—most characters we encounter currently are on the binary and are written with he/him or she/her pronouns and you will see that in the following descriptions. But however limiting the descriptions are, our casting seeks to be as inclusive as possible and we invite gender nonconforming, genderqueer, transgender and non-binary actors to submit for the roles they most identify with. We will also list race/ethnicity when specific to the character but are otherwise seeking all races and ethnicities. Let us know if you have any questions, concerns, or if there are any accommodations we can provide (from language developed by Kevin Kantor and Emily Tarquin from the Actors Theatre of Louisville)

An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.

Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination.

Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.

Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.

BREAKDOWN

GOODNIGHT, OSCAR

SYNOPSIS: It’s 1958, and Jack Paar hosts the hottest late-night talk-show on television. His favorite guest? Character actor, pianist and wildcard Oscar Levant. Famous for his witty one-liners, Oscar has a favorite: “There’s a fine line between genius and insanity; I have erased this line.” Tonight, Oscar will prove just that when he appears live on national TV in an episode that Paar’s audience—and the rest of America—won’t soon forget. Good Night, Oscar explores the nexus of humor and heartbreak, the ever-dwindling distinction between exploitation and entertainment, and the high cost of baring one’s soul for public consumption.

Rehearsals AND performances at The Addison Performing Arts Centre

SEEKING:

Oscar Levant - Male, early 50s
A brilliant concert pianist, composer, actor, and famously self-deprecating wit. Deeply tormented by mental illness, anxiety, and a
paralyzing awareness of his own inadequacies, especially in comparison to his late friend George Gershwin. Oscar is both tragic
and funny — a man whose cleverness often masks deep pain.Neurotic, brilliant, self-aware, irritable, depressive, razor-sharp wit

June Levant - Female, mid-40s
Oscar’s long-suffering but loving wife. Former actress and elegant under pressure, she often finds herself navigating Oscar’s
moods, breakdowns, and unpredictable behavior with grace and resilience. She’s no pushover — June is practical, emotionally
intelligent, and stronger than Oscar gives her credit for. Loyal, poised, quietly strong, emotionally intelligent

Jack Paar - Male, 30s–40s
The urbane host of The Tonight Show, quick with a clever line, smooth in manner, and always in control — at least on the surface. He’s fascinated by Oscar's rawness and unpredictability, but is also wary of how that volatility might impact the tightly controlled medium of television.Charming, witty, image-conscious, sharp

Bob Sarnoff - Male, 40s–50s
President of NBC during the Golden Age of television. Wears the weight of the network on his shoulders. More bureaucrat than
artist, he’s deeply concerned with sponsors, public image, and not rocking the boat. Oscar makes him nervous — genius is great
as long as it doesn’t upset the advertisers. Authoritative, pragmatic, polished, conservative (in outlook)

Alvin Finney - Male, 20s–30s, African-American
A young orderly at Mt. Sinai's mental ward. Dryly funny, quietly intelligent, and deeply observant. Alvin has ambitions beyond
his current role — possibly med school — and finds himself both curious and skeptical of Oscar’s brand of neurotic genius. Wry,
patient, grounded, intelligent

Max Weinbaum - Male, early 20s
Nephew to Bob Sarnoff and Jack Paar’s bumbling production assistant. Earnest to a fault, Max is always eager to help but often
creates chaos instead. Despite his incompetence, he means well and offers occasional moments of accidental insight.Eager,
anxious, clumsy, lovable

George Gershwin - Male, 30s–40s (or ageless)
Appears as a ghost, hallucination, or memory figure in Oscar’s mind. Charming, confident, and effortlessly talented, Gershwin
represents everything Oscar admires and resents — artistic mastery, early success, and immortality. His appearances may be
warm, antagonistic, or enigmatic, depending on Oscar’s mental state. Enigmatic, charismatic, idealized, possibly manipulative

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