Show: CASA VALENTINA
Theater: Playcrafters of Skippack
Theater Website: https://www.playcrafters.org/get-involved/auditions/
Theater Phone: (610) 584-4005
Start date of auditions: 01/19/2026
Audition Dates: January 19 and 20, 7-10PM
Callbacks, if needed: January 22, 7-10PM
Performance Dates: May 1 through May 17
Based on actual events, Casa Valentina tells the story of a resort in the Catskills where heterosexual men could spend the weekend and host "the girl within." The play examines such topics as gender dysphoria/euphoria, community and acceptance, and familial relationships as well as political issues present in the 1960s and still relevant today. Although the play calls for 7 men and 2 women, Playcrafters encourages all actors to audition for roles that fit their personal gender expression while using the breakdowns below as guidance.
To audition, please sign up for a timeslot: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054EABAA2AA7FFC07-59633199-casa#/ and fill out an Audition Form: https://accounts.google.com/v3/signin/identifier?continue=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLSeZayKkEJO9OaRElRIyPsebhNU9cJlZ1MPkop08siDCCS888A%2Fviewform%3Fusp%3Dheader&dsh=S755609080%3A1763937014261999&followup=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLSeZayKkEJO9OaRElRIyPsebhNU9cJlZ1MPkop08siDCCS888A%2Fviewform%3Fusp%3Dheader&ifkv=ARESoU1empHOrsuA1ZOYC1unhC_IXlAm8iyB-f8hR1UtoF0r2IpKJp4Xv6aL7niy_QPxqJN9ADaXZQ<mpl=forms&osid=1&passive=1209600&service=wise&flowName=GlifWebSignIn&flowEntry=ServiceLogin
Upon signing up, actors will receive an email with audition information including a document with monologues for each character. Please choose a monologue to perform at your audition from this document. Memorization is encouraged, but not required. However, please note we will not have printed copies of the monologues at auditions.
CHARACTERS:
Please note the role of Eleanor has been cast.
The following four roles appear in both male and female forms.
George/Valentina (40s): Owner of the Chevalier d'Eon resort and husband to Rita. "An insurance-salesman type as a man; assured and charming as a woman." Based on Tito/Susanna Valenti. Anxious about the financial position of the resort as well as a recent incident involving the federal government. He holds a desire within himself that he is not yet ready to voice.
This actor must be comfortable being shirtless onstage and physically intimate with Rita.
Jonathon/Miranda (30s): A first-time guest at the resort. "Overly polite and cautious as a male; as a female, she is ebullient." Terrified but also intensely excited about experiencing community and acceptance for the first time. Shines a light on what a gender-questioning person goes through as they explore their true selves.
This role will require both physical and emotional vulnerability. The actor must be comfortable wearing lingerie onstage, having makeup applied and removed by another actor, being forcibly kissed by another actor (Amy), and throwing a punch.
Judge/Amy (60s-70s): A long-time regular of the resort and a good friend of George/Valentina who is looking forward to his retirement. "Large, distinguished, powerful, and imposing as a man, and a clunky sort of Tugboat Annie woman." Private and professional, even when dressed.
This actor must be comfortable forcibly kissing another actor (Miranda) and being punched.
Bessie (50s): A regular of the resort and a lover of Oscar Wilde. "Chubby. Quick-witted and friendly. Unaffectedly feminine." Full of quips, one-liners, and lots of sass. Note: this is the role that Fierstein wrote for himself but ultimately did not play.
This actor must be comfortable exposing their bare chest onstage in order to show off taped breasts.
The following three roles appear in female forms only. Cis women will not be considered for these roles.
Charlotte (40s-50s): A scientist, publisher, and activist from California. "The ultimate WASP. A buttoned-down, strict disciplinarian." Based on Virginia Prince. Determined to normalize heterosexual transvestism in the US. Arrives at the resort to open an East Coast chapter of her new non-profit.
Gloria (30s): A regular of the resort and friend of George/Valentina. "A very handsome and sexually-charged chap who is accustomed to compliments, whether dressed as a male or female." Exceedingly confident but also quite caring. Presents the most accepting and modern views of the show.
Terry (60s-70s): A regular of the resort. "Sweet and gentle and slightly silly, like a favorite old auntie." Just enjoying life and being among friends. At times the instigator of fun, at times the voice of reason. The oldest of the girls.
The following role is available to cis women.
Rita (40s-50s): Wife to George and owner of the wig shop. "A resigned, determined but worn earth-mother." Based on Maria Tornell. Loving and accepting, but occasionally tired and overwhelmed, especially with the recent financial and legal difficulties. Deeply devoted to George and a kind of den-mother to the girls.
This actor must be comfortable being physically intimate with George.
