now casting
submit by 7/4
audition information
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Auditions will be held in person on 7/5 and 7/6 between 10 am and 6pm
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Callbacks will be held on 7/10 between 6pm and 10pm
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If you are unable to attend our in-person auditions, please indicate so on the submission form below we may be able to accomodate a zoom or taped audition.
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Sides will be sent to selected actors
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Auditions will be held in Beverly Hills, CA
Rehearsal information
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Rehearsals begin 7/20 and continue through 9/10.
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Not all actors will be needed at every rehearsal
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Rehearsals will take place in Beverly Hills, CA
Performance information
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Previews - 9/6 - 9/7
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Performances - 9/12 - 9/28 - Friday + Saturday evenings, Sunday afternoons.
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Performances will take place in Beverly Hills, CA
about the show
Goldfish is a tender, character-driven play about the complexities of love, responsibility, and the fragile line between dependence and independence. At the heart of the story is Albert, a bright 19-year-old who has just left home for college. Unlike most college freshmen, Albert isn’t escaping a loving family—he’s fleeing from the wreckage of one. His father, Leo, is a charismatic but deeply irresponsible man with a crippling gambling addiction. For much of Albert’s life, he has acted more like the parent in their relationship, managing their finances, household, and emotions. Eager for a fresh start, Albert falls for Lucy, a witty and guarded classmate with a sharp edge. But Lucy is carrying her own emotional burden: a volatile relationship with her mother, Margaret, a once-glamorous woman now unraveling under the weight of alcoholism and bitterness. As the young couple explores their first real connection, the chaos of their respective parents' lives comes crashing back in. Leo and Margaret, both emotionally stunted and flawed, threaten to sabotage the stability their children are trying to build. The play examines cycles of dysfunction, the desire to escape inherited trauma, and the fierce, often messy ways people try to care for one another. Equal parts humorous and heartbreaking, Goldfish ultimately asks: can love, once broken, be mended?
cast of characters
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Male | 18+ to play 19 | Multiple Ethnic Appearances
A bookish and responsible college freshman. Albert is mature beyond his years, having taken on a parental role in his relationship with his father, Leo. He is introspective, earnest, and deeply caring, especially towards those he loves.
$400 inclusive of rehearsals + run of show
Female | 18+ to play 19 | White
Lucy is an intelligent college freshmen. While she carries the emotional baggage of her strained relationship with her mother, Margaret, which influences her interactions and trust in others, Lucy is not privy to the privileges she has been afforded in life just by showing up. She is quirky and has a unique charm - she loves Albert, he loves her.
Male | 40 - 50 | Multiple Ethnic Appearances
Albert's father. Leo is a charming yet irresponsible man with a gambling problem. He relies heavily on Albert for support and guidance, often shirking adult responsibilities. Despite his flaws, Leo possesses a certain charisma and wit.
$300 inclusive of rehearsals + run of show
Female | 45 - 60 | White
Lucy's mother, Margaret is an alcoholic who often exhibits caustic and unpredictable behavior. She is portrayed as a once-elegant woman now grappling with her own disappointments and bitterness, which she projects onto Lucy. She is not without love and humor.
$100 inclusive of rehearsals + run of show *understudies guaranteed 2 performances*