Grumpy Old Men, the musical
by S.T.A.G.E. Bulverde
Jan. 02 (2022)
The story of two aging men, Max and John, neighbors who have been feuding for most of their lives. Invigorated by their shared affection for their new neighbor across the street, the beautiful, eccentric, and charming Ariel, they face-off as romantic rivals until their hilarious shenanigans finally bring about a resolution to their long-standing differences. Based on the 1993 film, which starred Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, and Ann-Margret, this stage adaptation captures the lovably crotchety characters through twinkling humor, great songs, and the affectionate depiction of a small town that feels like home to everyone.
AUDITIONS 2021-2022
Director Petra Pearce will hold open auditions for the S.T.A.G.E., Inc. 2021-2022 season production GRUMPY OLD MEN THE MUSICAL by NEIL BERG.
Auditions will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, January 2, 2022 at Krause House Theatre, 1300 Bulverde Road in Bulverde.
Performers are needed for the following roles:
JOHN GUSTAFSON (retired history teacher) – Male, Age 70
MAX GOLDMAN (his neighbor; retired TV repairman) – Male, Age 71
ARIEL TRUAX (college professor; new in town) – Female, Age 52
JACOB GOLDMAN (Max’s son; a lawyer) – Male, Age 39
MELANIE NORTON (John’s daughter; a R.E. agent) – Female, Age 38
SANDRA SNYDER (nefarious tax collector) – Female, Age 40
“GRANDPA” GUSTAFSON (John’s oversexed father) – Male, Age 94
CHUCK BARRELS (owns the town’s general store) – Male, Age 69
PUNKY BARRELS (Chuck’s niece; also new to town) – Female, Age 55
ENSEMBLE (5 men; 3 women) --HARRY the accident-prone postman delivers mail to TIM the dubious minister who is married to UNIS the avian addict while STAN the polka champion is browbeaten by his wife FRAN the town gossip KARLA caffeinates all, including BO and LO who appear as movers, orderlies and other random duos(The actor playing KARLA also portrays the NURSE.)
Scheduled 2022 show dates are Feb 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26, 27
CALL 830-438-2339 for information on script checkouts.
