Auditions

Lyrics & Book by Fred Alley

Music Directed by Heather Holt Hall

Percy, a young woman with a complicated past, looks to start a new life in a Wisconsin small town which has seen better days. With nowhere to turn to, Percy finds work at The Spitfire Grill, a rundown diner with a disenfranchised proprietor named Hannah. Through sheer force of determination, optimism and love, Percy is able to revitalize the grill and in turn…the community. This comforting folk musical will get your toes tapping as you enter a world of hope, redemption, and some good ol’ classic diner food. 

Rehearsals Dates:

• Music Rehearsal on Saturday, January 29th at 12-5p
• Rehearsals begin Saturday, February 5th 
• All rehearsals will be in the Metro-Denver Area
• Rehearsals: Tuesdays – Fridays at 6p-10p, Saturdays at 12p-5p
• Tech: 3/6 & 3/7 at 2p-10:30p
• Dress Runs: 3/9 & 3/10 at 6p-10:30p
• Pick Up Rehearsals: 4/20 & 4/21 at 5p-10p, 5/10-5/12 at 5p-10p
• Possible Extension: 5/19 & 5/20 Time is TBA

Performance Dates 

• Parsons Stage: 3/12, 3/17, 3/18, 3/19, 3/21, 3/24, 3/25, 3/26, 3/30, 3/31, 4/1, 4/2 at 6p-10p;3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3 at 12:30p-4:30p
• Lone Tree Arts Center: 4/22 & 4/23 at 6p-10p; 4/23 at 12:30p-4:30p
• Arvada Center: 5/13 & 5/14 at 6p-10p; 5/15 at 12:30p-4:30p
• Possible Extension: 5/21-5/23 Time is TBA

Roles to be Cast

Please note that all roles in Spitfire Grill are open to all actors. Disabled actors of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations are encouraged to audition.

• Percy Talbot: (Female Identifying, early 30s): The protagonist of the story, Percy has recently been released from prison and is looking to start a new life in Gillead, a place she has always dreamed about. An optimist by nature, Percy has been hardened by the prison system and struggles to allow others to see her vulnerabilities. Requires a strong country belt to “D.”|
• Hannah Ferguson: (Female Identifying, 50 – 70) The proprietor of The Spitfire Grill, Hannah is desperately looking to sell the Grill after years of disappointment. Her tough exterior hides a painful secret which she desperately protects. Requires Mezzo/Alto Chest Range
• Shelby Thorpe: (Female Identifying, Late 20s – Mid 30s) A painfully shy young lady who married Caleb out of necessity rather than love. Shelby struggles to grasp her life by the horns and is treated with kid-gloves by most of the other characters in the play. Requires folk soprano with a strong high belt to “D.”
• Caleb Thorpe: (Male Identifying, Mid 30s – Early 40s) An out of work foreman at the stone quarry. Caleb’s need to provide protection to everyone hides a deep insecurity of his own feelings of uselessness. Requires Solid folk/rock voice – Top G. 

• Joe Sutter: (Male Identifying, Mid 20s – Early 30s) A young policeman with a restless nature who dreams of escaping his small-town existence. Unable to express his feelings, he often hides them under a quiet demeanor. Requires Strong folk tenor – Top G
• Effy Krayneck: (Female Identifying, 30s – 50s) The postmistress and resident busybody of the town. Effy loves gossiping about her neighbors more than anything and frequently goes through their mail. Her gossipy nature hides a sense of loneliness that she wishes she could express. Requires mezzo/alto chest range.
• The Visitor: (Male Identifying, 25 – 40) A mysterious figure who lives outside of The Grill and who Hannah supports. This role, while important to the story and having several scenes, is non-speaking.