I Miss You Already!

By Mark Wyatt

Directed by Steven Alsip

Performance Dates

  • April 10–13, 2025

    • Thursday, Friday, and Saturday – 7:30 pm
    • Sunday matinee – 2:30 pm

Auditions

  • Sunday, February 2, 6:30 pm
  • Monday, February 3, 6:30 pm

Use the buttons to the left to download the audition form and character descriptions. Audition forms will also be available the night of the auditions.

Notes

  • Auditions are open call, no advance registration required.
  • We will have cold reads as the audition method. Sides will be provided at the audition.

Casting

Actors are needed for seven principal roles:

  • A married couple in their 60s
  • Three men and two women in their 20s to early 30s

There are also a few minor roles that appear only in the second act.

Synopsis

A married couple in their 60s welcome home their grown children and their friends. Discussion leads to how it would be nice to see the people who come to your funeral and hear their comments and remembrances. A fake funeral is set up, and comedy ensues.

Character Breakdown

Michael Starlington (64)

The Father. A good-natured guy, makes bad Dad jokes he actually thinks are funny.

Georgie Starlington (62)

The Mother. Generous, happy, practical. Loves her family dearly. Nothing seems to surprise her, and little bothers her. Constantly speaks in malapropisms but is unaware of them.

Edward Starlington (32)

Oldest son. Married with small children (unseen).

Julia Starlington (32)

Daughter-in-law, Michael’s wife. Nurse at a nursing home, very literal. Occasionally has trouble keeping up with the repartee.

Andrew Starlington (25)

Younger son. Single, still sorting out his career choices. Mischievous streak.

Abby Starlington (20)

Daughter, single, still in college. Sweet, Daddy’s girl, enjoys picking at her brothers.

Owen Bass (23)

Abby’s boyfriend visiting for the holidays. Clearly wants to make a good impression on Abby’s parents. Nervous when public speaking, has some odd mannerisms when stressed.

Minor Characters

Several minor characters appear only in Act 2, Scene 1:

  • Reverend
  • “Marvin” (auditioner)
  • Set builder
  • Quincy Phillips – mid 60s, male
  • Cousin Earl – 65, male, loud

Crew

We also need 2-3 crew. There are few set changes, but also planned off-stage sound effects that must be timed correctly. Could also fill one of the minor roles.