Open audition notice for I Love You Because, book and lyrics by Ryan Cunningham, music by Joshua Salzman
Auditions will be held Mon & Tue, Feb 2 & 3, 2026, starting at 7:00 pm both nights.
Production dates: weekends, Mar 27-Apr 12, 2026
Directed by Kim Warrick
Produced by Rhea Smith
In this delightful musical, an uptight writer and a free-spirited photographer stumble through bad dates, big dreams, and the messiest love story they never saw coming. Pride and Prejudice meets Friends in this sharp, fizzy musical, proving that in life, love, and Manhattan, perfect is overrated.
CASTING REQUIREMENTS:
- Auditions will consist of a vocal audition & cold readings from the script. (See below for vocal audition spec)
- A résumé and headshot are not required but are appreciated.
- Please provide a list of all known conflicts between Feb 4 & Apr 12, 2026
VOCAL AUDITION:
Prepare a selection from a contemporary musical. Be ready to perform in entirety. An accompanist will be available, however prerecorded accompaniment is permitted.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:
- Austin Bennet – tenor to A
- Jeff Bennet – bari-tenor to G (optional A)
- Marcy Fitzwilliams – soprano with strong mix to F, belt to D
- Diana Bingley – mezzo to D
- Cocktail waitress, baristess, neighbor, Chinese restaurant manager, NYC woman – soprano
- Bartender, barista, neighbor, Chinese restaurant waiter, NYC man – bari-tenor
*** PERUSAL SCRIPT AVAILABLE BY REQUEST ***
Inquiries concerning auditions to be sent to: kwarrick@yahoo.com, or text/phone 937.545.8373
Dayton Theatre Guild is a community theatre that values community representation, and we are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion on and off stage. People of all ethnicities, gender identities, and abilities are welcome and encouraged to participate and will be given full consideration in casting and all volunteer opportunities. Unless explicitly specified by the playwright in the text of the play, all roles will be open to all performers.
