Audition Information
Noises Off! Auditions
July 27-28, 2025 | 7pm (doors open at 6:30)
Director: Garry Lee Posey
Calling all farce-lovers, physical comedians, and timing-obsessed performers!
Michael Frayn’s Noises Off is a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud, backstage comedy that offers actors the ultimate challenge: play a bad actor well.
Want a role that lets you play big, move fast, and steal the show? Noises Off is a high-energy, laugh-out-loud farce where every actor gets the spotlight.
This backstage comedy is a masterclass in physical timing, bold character work, and controlled chaos — and it’s a blast to perform. You’ll play an actor playing an actor, juggling lines, props, and complete meltdowns as everything onstage falls apart.
If you love ensemble work, fearless comedy, and making audiences roar with laughter, this is your moment.
Character Descriptions
Note: Ages listed are implied “playing” ages. Consider them flexible.
- Dotty Otley (Mrs. Clackett)
(Playing: 45‐55) This lovable, fading sitcom star has put all of her life savings into the show. She is playing “the same” part here that she has played for years. Dotty is constantly forgetting her lines, entrances and props and has a thing for younger men, like Garry. She also has a spiteful side. Plays Mrs. Clackett, the scattered lower‐class housekeeper.
- Lloyd Dallas
(Playing: 35‐50) This director is smart, frustrated, passive aggressive and condescending. He struggles to balance his personal life with his professional life and to cope with the continually difficult actors.
- Garry Lejeune (Roger Tramplemain)
(Playing:25-35) Garry takes himself very seriously and is easily excited into a jealous rage when it comes to Dotty. He is not very articulate and has a habit of not finishing his sentences…you know? Plays Roger Tramplemain, a real estate agent with other intentions who is concerned about
the way things appear to others.
- Brooke Ashton (Vicki)
(Playing: 20-30) Sexy, sweet but a terrible actress (probably got the job because she “knows” the director). When she’s not performing, she is entirely self‐absorbed and absolutely clueless to what’s happening around her. She is completely blind without her contacts, which always fall out. Plays Vicki, the half‐dressed love interest of Roger, who is wrapped up in her work.
- Poppy Norton‐Taylor
(Playing: 20-30) The Assistant Stage Manager who is stressed out and trying her best to keep the play from falling apart at the seams. Young and naive to the ways of the artistic types all around her, understudies the actresses; a cute girl who is hiding a big secret.
- Frederick Fellowes (Philip Brent)
(Playing: 35-45) A bumbling, over thinking actor with a heart of
gold, gets himself in trouble for being entirely clueless. A bit of a wimp, he gets terrible nosebleeds at the thought of violence and faints at the mention or sight of blood. Plays Philip Brent, an upper‐class man who has been running from his taxes.
- Belinda Blair (Flavia Brent)
(Playing: 35-45)The sweet, cast gossip, always seems to be in the know and loves to let everyone know it. Works overtime to try and salvage the show, but then gets wrapped up in the drama herself. Plays Flavia Brent, Philip’s classy, yet opinionated, wife.
- Tim Allgood
(Playing: 20-30) The trusty Company and Stage Manager who never seems to get a break and who must fix everything. Eager to please everyone and constantly sleep deprived. He is also the understudy for all the men.
- Selsdon Mowbray (Burglar)
(Playing: 60-70) An elderly, recovering alcoholic with a penchant for missing entrances, forgetting lines and disappearing entirely. Selsdon seems to be
clueless but knows more than he lets on. Plays the Burglar, a former high‐class thief who now resorts to any job that arises.
Unless otherwise specified, auditions are as follows:
Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script
- Auditions are on a Sunday and Monday at 7:00pm. The doors will open at 6:30.
- Auditioners only need to attend one audition.
- Wear comfortable clothing and shoes.
- No prior experience or resume is required.
- A prepared piece is not required.
- Every auditioner will be notified by phone of their result, before the full cast list is announced publicly.
- Surfside does not precast roles….ever.
Our season schedule contains the audition and performance dates for our six mainstage shows. We will post more details at least two weeks in advance of each audition.
Unless otherwise specified, auditions are as follows:
- Auditions are on a Sunday and Monday at 7:00pm. The doors will open at 6:30.
- Auditioners only need to attend one audition.
- Wear comfortable clothing and shoes.
- No prior experience or resume is required.
- A prepared piece is not required.
- Every auditioner will be notified by phone of their result, before the full cast list is announced publicly.
- Surfside does not precast roles….ever.
All Shows
All Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script
Musicals Only
Each auditioneer will be taught a 30 second selection of music from the show.
Each auditioneer will be taught a 15 second dance / staged movement routine.
Call (321) 783-3127 or email us at info@surfsideplayhouse.com for more information
Upcoming Auditions
COVID-19 Precautions
Surfside no longer requires patrons to wear a mask while seated but we do ask all auditioners to wear a mask when entering the building. Once you arrive at your seat, you may remove your mask if you are inclined to do so. Please remember that many are still not vacinated. We protect our own so please act accordingly. If you have not been vacinated, we highly recomend that you keep your mask on except for when you are auditioning on stage.
Please look at the following bullet points to see how the process has changed:
- Always apply the 6ft distancing rule when attending auditions. We will consider this as part of our onstage audition guidelines as well.
- You will be asked to attend only one night of auditions.
