Ordinary Days
by Penfold Theatre Company
Sep. 20 - Oct. 05
From one of musical theatre’s most exciting new composers comes Ordinary Days, a refreshingly frank and funny musical about forging real connections in the city that never sleeps.
Ordinary Days follows the intersecting lives of four young New Yorkers as they search for fulfillment, happiness, love, and the ever-elusive taxi cab. With a vibrant and memorable score, this original musical speaks to anyone who’s ever struggled to appreciate the simple joys in a complex world. Balancing humor and poignancy, it celebrates how 8.3 million individual stories weave into a beautiful urban tapestry that people call home.
Ordinary Days received a highly acclaimed production from Penfold in 2014, and this revisitation marks the company’s return to the genre of “chamber musicals.”
Music and Lyrics by Adam Gwon
Directed by Gabriel Peña
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Auditions for Ordinary Days
Key Audition Dates:
Friday September 20, 2024: Virtual first-round auditions are open. Scheduling for first-round in-person auditions is open.
Saturday October 5, 2024: In-person auditions
Saturday October 12, 2024: In-person callbacks
About the Schedule
Rehearsals will begin in early January 2025 and will be scheduled around actors’ availability. Performances will run February 7-March 1 on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 2:00pm. Performances will be at Penfold Theatre’s new performance venue at 2120 N Mays St #290, Round Rock, TX 78664.
About the Roles
Jason – Tenor, 30s: Jason is the boyfriend of Claire. A romantic at heart, he spends the bulk of the musical attempting to further his relationship, at first by moving in (“The Spaces Between”) and then by proposing. Claire consistently resists his attempts leading to the central conflict of their story arc (“Fine”). (This role has been pre-cast)
Claire – Soprano, 30s: Claire is embarking on a new stage of her life with boyfriend Jason. The decision to share an apartment is the catalyst for Claire to face her past.
Deb – Mezzo, Mid-20s: Deb is a cynical and defensive grad student who is struggling to find focus in her life. She meets struggling artist Warren when he finds her thesis notes in the street.
Warren – Tenor, Mid-20s: The cheerful and sometimes annoyingly optimistic Warren sees beauty in the simple things in life, delivering the musical’s message and final number (“Beautiful”).
We encourage actors of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ages, and abilities to audition.
About Auditions
For the first round of auditions, you have the option to audition in person or virtually. Please see instructions below. For callbacks, please plan to join us in person.
First round of auditions – In Person – Please complete the audition form below. If you receive an error message while trying to submit your audition request, please contact us directly at info@penfoldtheatre.org or (512) 850-4849.
In person auditions will be in Round Rock on October 5, 2024. Please choose a role and prepare a 60- to 90-second cutting of a song of your choosing. You will receive an email with your exact audition time and location. Please arrive early so we can make best use of everyone’s time.
First round of auditions – Virtual – Please choose a role and prepare a 60- to 90-second cutting of a song of your choice. Then complete the audition form below and upload your video by end of day on Saturday October 5. If you receive an error message while trying to submit your audition, please contact us directly at info@penfoldtheatre.org or (512) 850-4849.
Callbacks – Callbacks will be held in person on Saturday October 12, 2024, at Penfold Theatre 2120 N. Mays St., STE 290, Round Rock, TX. 78664. More information will be sent directly to those invited to callbacks. Please note, depending on Music Director availability, callbacks may be recorded.
