Auditions for The Viewing Room

Saying good-bye to the dearly departed has never been so funny. The show centers around a stern patriarch who has recently passed away before he’s had a chance to make amends with his very dysfunctional family. The play — while loaded with laughs — is timeless due to its themes of reconciliation, family, and paying tribute to the departed.

Auditions: Monday, Dec. 11 & Tuesday, Dec. 12th from 7–9:30pm

Callbacks (if necessary): Wednesday, Dec. 13th from 7–9:30pm

Opening Night: Friday, February 9th, 2024, at 8:00pm

Performance Dates: Fridays thru Sundays, Feb. 9th – Feb.25th

MATTHEW DUMBROSKY
Male, 20s-40s, Youngest Son Witty & Sarcastic

CHESTER DUMBROSKEY
Male, 60s-80s, Father, Retired Military and Frugal

FLORENCE DUMBROSKY
Female, 50s-70s, Mother, Ditzy & Traditionalist

STEVEN DUMBROSKY
Male, late 20s-50s, Middle Son, Ex-Athlete, Arrogant

PATTI DUMBROSKY
Female, 20-40s, Oldest Daughter, Nurse, Forgiving and Kind

DEBBY DUMBROSKY
Female, 20s-40s, Youngest Daughter, Clairvoyant, Eccentric and Outspoken

CHET JR. DUMBROSKY
Male, Late 20s-50s, Eldest Son, Musician, Independent

JAY HOLLERBACK
Any Gender, 30s-50s, Funeral Home Director, Respectful and Quiet

Be prepared to perform a contemporary monologue, the genre can be of the actor’s choosing. If you do not have a monologue prepared, there will be monologues available on site.

Please be prepared to do a cold reading as well.

► Please complete this online Audition Form

Video submissions will also be accepted and should include a one-minute contemporary monologue that is either comedic or dramatic.

Please complete this online Audition Form and email your video submission to: [email protected]

Video Submissions are due by December 11th.

Questions?

Contact the Director, Trey DelPo, at [email protected]

We welcome both experienced performers and newcomers to audition and will make casting decisions based on the show parameters.

Headshots and resumes are strongly encouraged but not required.

Bring your headshot and resume (if you have them), any sheet music for musical auditions, and a list of potential schedule conflicts with you at the determined check-in time. Most auditions are first come first serve. If pre-registration is an option, it will be noted in the description.

Electronic scripts or sides are sometimes available to peruse; these will be listed in the audition details above if available. These will provide you an opportunity to get to know and understand the character(s) that you wish to audition for. We also encourage you to research the show online to learn more about the characters and themes.

Sadly, nobody gets free parking in the Scope Garage. It’s managed by the City of Norfolk and they charge everyone to park — cast, crew, volunteers, and patrons. Sometimes you can find free street parking nearby. If you know of a generous donor or business who might be interested in underwriting parking for a show or season, please let us know at [email protected] and we’d love to speak with them.

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Whenever possible, you’ll find relevant contact information listed in the audition details above. Otherwise, please feel free to email [email protected] with your inquiry. We’ll do our best to respond in a timely manner, but please remember that we’re a volunteer organization and sometimes responses take time.