Upcoming Auditions...
Runway Theatre is excited to hold auditions for Ken Ludwig’s Comedy of Tenors. The production will run July 24, 2026 - August 9, 2026 (Fri-Sun) and will be directed by Byron Holder. Please do not reach out to the box office with additional questions. Instead, email publicity@runwaytheatre.com.
Audition Dates: May 31 & June 1 at 7:00pm, no appointment needed
Audition Location: Runway Theatre: 215 N. Dooley, St. Grapevine, TX 76051
Audition Details: Auditions will consist of cold reading from the script and singing roles will also need to be prepared to sing. Please bring your headshot and resume to the theatre.
If you are auditioning for a singing role (Tito, Beppo, Carlo, Tatiana, or Max), you must be prepared to sing during the audition. Here are examples of the vocal style required:
"La Donna è Mobile" from Verdi's Rigoletto
"Vesti La Giubba" from Leoncavallo's Pagliacci
"Brindisi" (Libiamo ne' lieti calici) from Verdi's La Traviata
"Largo al factotum" from Rossini's The Barber of Seville
"Granada"
Vocal:
Several characters (Tito, Max, Carlo, Beppo) must be capable of singing operatic pieces, specifically the "Drinking Song" from La Traviata.
Acting:
High-intensity comedic timing, physical comedy (slapstick), and the ability to maintain accents (Italian, Russian, French).
Intimacy:
Specific scenes require intimate acting between characters (Tito/Tatiana, Carlo/Mimi, Max/Maggie)
Casting Details: 4f/5m
Tito Merelli / Beppo (Male, 40s-60s):
The world's most famous opera singer (Tito) and his lookalike bellhop (Beppo). Requires a strong Italian accent, high-energy diva behavior, and vocal ability for operatic singing. Double role.
Saunders (Male, 50-60s):
The American opera manager. Loud, frantic, high-strung, and over-the-top, often speaking with a poor French accent.
Max (Male, 30-40s):
Saunders’ assistant who is now an opera singer. Married to Maggie, anxious but smart, and a strong tenor singer.
Carlo Nucci (Male, 25-35):
The new rising opera star in love with Mimi. Handsome, strong tenor voice, required to appear in underwear in some scenes.
Maria Merelli (Female, 40s-60s):
Tito’s hot-blooded, explosive Italian wife. Stylish, loud, and fiery.
Mimi Merelli (Female, 20-30s):
Tito and Maria's daughter. An aspiring actress, romantic with Carlo. Requires appearing in underwear.
Tatiana Racòn (Female, 30-45):
A glamorous, passionate Russian soprano. A former lover of Tito.
The Bellhop/Jacques (Male):
A small role, often played by the actor doing Beppo, requiring a French accent.
Julia (Female, 60s):
Classy, elegant chairwoman of the Cleveland Opera Guild.