Auditions for PRIVATE LIVES at Pear Theatre
Lysander Abadia
Private Lives by Noel Coward
Directed by Dennis Lickteig
Private Lives dates:
First Rehearsal: August 24, 2026
Performances: September 25 - October 11, 2026
To audition:
In-person auditions are on June 14, 6pm-9pm, and June 15, 7pm-9pm.
(Callbacks, by invite, are scheduled for June 17, 7pm-10pm.)
Auditions are held at the Pear Theatre, 1110 La Avenida Suite A, Mountain View, CA.
Please sign up for a 30 minute time slot: LINK TO SIGN UP
Please complete this audition form, and upload your headshot and résumé.
Please prepare: A brief comic monologue, 1-2 minutes in length. You may be asked to read from the script. Link to full Script
Video Auditions: Submissions are due by June 14 at 6pm, via the audition form.
All positions are volunteer. A $300 travel stipend is available.
Pear Theatre places equity at the core of what we do. In order to fulfill our mission, we strive to share stories that represent the full spectrum of the human experience. We consistently engage with our past and present missteps with regards to equity, and we commit to moving ourselves, our artists, our patrons, and our community toward a more equitable, just, and inclusive artistic world. The Pear Theatre is designed to be physically accessible to people with disabilities and encourages all to audition.
We are actively seeking actors of all ethnicities and gender identities/expressions for all roles. While the descriptions below refer to the characters’ identities/expressions, all roles are open to actors of any/all identities and expressions who are comfortable portraying the characters as described.
For questions, please contact: audi...@thepear.org
In Noel Coward’s era the LGBTQIA+ community was largely forced underground. This production reimagines and asks: what if it hadn’t been? By re-envisioning the role of “Amanda” as “Andrew,” we cast new light … or toss some shade … on this classic comedy.
Character Descriptions
Elyot Chase (he/him, 30s-40s): Rich, handsome, and exceptionally witty, Elyot is the quintessence of Coward’s sophistication and cynicism. He lives for the moment and uses flippancy as a defense mechanism against emotional vulnerability. While charming, he can be petulant and even violent when his passions are roused. The epitome of the “A gay."
Andrew Prynne (he/him, 30s): Elyot’s former husband and intellectual equal. He Is spirited, independent, and handsome. Like Elyot he rejects conventional social norms and finds passion inextricably linked to conflict.
Sybil Chase (she/her, 23): Elyot’s new wife, portrayed as the "nice" English girl — conventional, unimaginative, and innocent. She is a foil to Andrew, appearing shallow and eager to please. Despite her initial submissiveness, she reveals a capacity for manipulation and sharp-eyed jealousy.
Victor Prynne (he/him, 30-35): Andrew’s new husband who is stuffy, humorless, and deeply conventional. He views himself as a chivalrous protector but often comes across as pompous and patronizing.
Louise (she/her, any age): Andrew’s French-speaking maid who appears in the final act. She provides comic relief through her complete incomprehension of the chaotic, high-drama situation unfolding in the Paris flat.