AUDITIONS EXTENDED for "You Should Be So Lucky"!

[Miranda Bumstead]

Auditions have been extended for Chanticleer's production of "You Should Be So Lucky", happening on Sunday, February 1st from 5:00-7:00pm. Callbacks will be Wednesday, February 4th from 6:00-8:00pm. We are particularly looking for actors to fill the roles of Christopher and Walter.

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Chanticleers Theater  is excited to announce auditions for our upcoming production of You Should Be So Lucky, directed by Miranda Bumstead.

Auditions will be held Sunday, February 1st from 5:00 - 7:00pm (by appointment only, via SignUp Genius) at Chanticleers Theater, located at 3683 Quail Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546.
Actors may prepare a 2 minute monologue or can read sides from the script, which will be provided.
Callbacks: February 4th, 6:00 - 8:00pm (By invitation Only)

About the Production:

Rehearsals: 3/2/26- 4/10/26,  Monday–Thursday (7pm-9:30pm), some Sundays (dates TBD)
Tech Sunday: 4/12
Tech Week: 4/13/26- 4/16/26

Performances:
Fridays, Saturdays (evening), Sundays (Matinee) 4/17 - 5/3

 

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN

MR. ROSENBERG: (60s-70s) an elderly millionaire with a good intentions, even if they don’t always land; Jewish

CHRISTOPHER: (20s-30s) a shy and eccentric young electrologist who just wants to do the right thing; gay

WALTER: (20S-30s) Chris’s love interest, a neurotic but charming publicist who is both fascinated by death and wants to settle down; gay, Jewish

POLLY: (20s-30s) Christopher’s younger sister, an aspiring actress who’s very supportive and protective of her sibling, but doesn’t always think things through

LENORE: (40s-50s) Rosenberg’s estranged daughter, a businesswoman who is confused and angry about her father’s decision to give his money to a stranger

WANDA WANG: (any age) professional and charismatic host of the Wanda Wang show; Asian


SYNOPSIS:

Christopher, a shy and eccentric young electrologist, helps an elderly millionaire, Mr. Rosenberg, when the old man faints in the street. Rosenberg, touched by the young man’s generous spirit, becomes his benefactor and sends Christopher off to a fabulous charity ball where he meets his Prince Charming, in the form of a neurotic young publicist. Fate takes a turn when Mr. Rosenberg dies suddenly of a heart attack in Christopher’s electrologist chair, and he leaves half of his millions to Christopher. The other half of the estate goes to Rosenberg’s fiercely embittered daughter, Lenore, who threatens to contest the will. Christopher doesn’t stand a chance against the suburban matron from hell, until Mr. Rosenberg shows up as a ghost, seen only by Christopher. Christopher and Lenore plead their case on an Oprah Winfrey-like show hosted by Wanda Wang. Christopher, with the help of Mr. Rosenberg, triumphs on The Wanda Wang Show, keeps his millions, and ultimately even brings Lenore some peace with her late father.


Chanticleers Theater is a non-equity, volunteer-based community theatre committed to inclusivity and representation. Performers of all races, identities, genders, and body types are encouraged to audition.


Questions? Email mirand...@gmail.com