AUDITIONS

The Neil Simon classic tells the story of Felix Ungar, a neurotic, neat freak news writer who is thrown out by his wife, and moves in with his friend Oscar Madison, a slovenly sportswriter. Despite Oscar's problems – careless spending, excessive gambling, a poorly kept house filled with spoiled food – he seems to enjoy life. Felix, however, seems utterly incapable of enjoying anything and only finds purpose in pointing out his own and other people's mistakes and foibles. Even when he tries to do so in a gentle and constructive way, his corrections and suggestions prove extremely annoying to those around him. Oscar, his closest friend, feels compelled to throw him out after only a brief time together, though he quickly realizes that Felix has had a positive effect on him.

A female version of The Odd Couple will also be cast so ladies, come out for the audition! This will be a fun show you will want to be part of! Unger and Madison are at it again! Florence Unger and Olive Madison, that is, in Neil Simon's hilarious contemporary comic classic: the female version of The Odd Couple. Instead of the poker party that begins the original version, Ms. Madison has invited the girls over for an evening of Trivial Pursuit. The Pidgeon sisters have been replaced by the two Constanzuela brothers. But the hilarity remains the same.

CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS (Character ages are 30+)

Male Show

Female Show

Felix Ungar: A fastidious, hypochondriac photographer whose marriage is ending.
Oscar Madison: A slovenly, recently divorced sportswriter and Felix's best friend.
Murray: A NYPD policeman, one of Felix's and Oscar's poker buddies.
Speed: One of the poker buddies. Gruff and sarcastic, often picking on Vinnie and Murray.
Vinnie: One of the poker buddies. Vinnie is mild-mannered and henpecked, making him an easy target for Speed's verbal barbs.
Roy: One of the poker buddies. Oscar's accountant. Roy has a dry wit but is less acerbic than Speed.
Cecily and Gwendolyn Pigeon: Felix's and Oscar's giggly upstairs neighbors, a pair of English sisters. The former is a divorcée, the latter a widow.

Female Show

Florence Ungar: Attractive, very well groomed, neat and has just broken up with her husband. She takes herself very seriously, likes to clean, decorate and cook and is very good at all three. Flo is also intelligent, warm-hearted (in her own way), and has no sense of humor (at least about herself) – she does NOT make jokes. She can also, without meaning to, make Olive feel guilty.
Olive Madison: A successful television producer. She is intelligent, attractive and wisecracking, with a good sense of humor – and she’s a complete slob when it comes to her surroundings. She has an encyclopedic understanding of sports, is a complete pushover for her ex-husband, and a good friend.
Sylvie: Desperately trying to stop smoking, so sucks on lollipops or chews gum. She can get irritated with her friends, but has a good sense of humor, especially about her husband.
Mickey: A police officer who is down-to-earth, plain talking, and has a good understanding of people. Sometimes she can take the “police bit” too far and she tries very hard to be in control of all situations.
Renee: Sylvie’s best friend. She can be very plain-spoken, especially when she points out Olive’s failings as a hostess, and then Flo’s. She is single and dating a doctor.
Vera: Sweet, very nice, somewhat spacey, and, although quite smart, is often a step or two behind her friends. She’s very funny but doesn’t realize it. She is married to Harry.
Manolo Costazuela: Handsome, very well groomed, and Spanish. He is every woman’s dream date and showers both Olive and Flo with attention. He must have good comic timing, as he gets VERY emotional. He is sensitive and appreciates Florence’s sensitivity.
Jesus Costazuela: Manolo’s younger brother, who is also very handsome, well-groomed, excellent posture, very romantic, and he also gets very emotional, and truly appreciates Florence

Audition Details

You will be asked to do a cold reading.
Optional: prepare a 2-minute comedy monologue
Participants can either complete the audition form at the audition and bring a headshot, or complete the sign-up form (button on this page) and submit

Auditions for both versions of The Odd Couple will be held Saturday, July 16, 5 PM - 7:30 PM and Sunday, July 17, 2 PM - 4:30 PM at ACT II Players rehearsal facility 3604 Cardinal Point Drive. At the discretion of director Austin Kelley, there may be call backs on Monday, July 18.

THE ODD COUPLE AUDITION INFORMATION

CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS (Character ages are 30+)

Male Show

Female Show

Female Show

Female Show

Female Show

Female Show

Audition Details

Show Details

Performances will rotate between the male version and the female version. Twelve performances total.