The Spitfire Grill

Auditions

March 31 at 7 PM

Arrowhead Center
for the Arts

Cast of 4 women and 3 men
Descriptions below

Orchestra needed:
Keyboard
Guitar/Mandolin
Violin
Cello
Accordion
Bass – Upright Acoustic
Synth

The Grand Marais Playhouse will hold auditions for The Spitfire Grill on March 31 at 7 PM at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts.

The Spitfire Grill premiered off-Broadway at the Duke Theatre on 42nd Street on September 7, 2001. Presented by Playwrights Horizons and directed by David Saint, the production featured Phyllis Somerville, Garrett Long, Liz Callaway and Steven Pasquale.

Newly revised in 2024! A troubled young parolee yearning for a fresh start follows her dreams to Wisconsin, based on a page from an old travel book, only to find a small town with a gritty heart aching with longing and regret. Unexpectedly discovering the healing power of community while working at the Spitfire Grill, Percy reawakens the entire town’s capacity for rebirth, forgiveness and hope. Set to a melodic folk-inspired score, The Spitfire Grill is a joyous celebration of human kindness.

Based on the hit 1996 film, The Spitfire Grill is a heartwarming and inspirational musical tale of redemption, perseverance and family. Set in a small Wisconsin town, the show features a gorgeous, soulful score and several strong roles for women.

More show information can be found here
https://www.concordtheatricals.com//2161/the-spitfire-grill

Needed for auditons

Please prepare a vocal selection of about one minute. Scripts will be available for scene reading.

Please bring calendar to discuss conflicts

Rehearsals will begin in April ( time and frequency determined collaboratively with cast and Artistic team.

Rehearsals will be Sunday - Thursday beginning in June,

Performances July 17,19,25, 27,31, August 2, 8,10 . Thursday - Saturdays at 7 PM and Sundays at 2 PM.

The Spitfire Grill — Cast List

PERCY TALBOTT – Early 20s. Pretty, if a bit rough-edged, her face declares the strength of her youth and a sadness beyond her years. Her accent has a southern Appalachian cadence. Strong folk/country belt to D, some head voice required.
HANNAH FERGUSON – About 70. A tough-skinned and flinty old bird with a short, no-nonsense manner bordering on the bitter. Mezzo/alto chest range.
SHELBY THORPE – Mid-30s. A plain, soft-faced creature with a shy, almost ethereal manner. Shimmering folk soprano with strong high belt to D.
CALEB THORPE – Early 40s. Out-of-work foreman of the stone quarry. Frustrated working man clinging to the past. Solid folk/rock voice with an edge (Top G).
SHERIFF JOE SUTTER – Mid-late 20s. A young small-town policeman with an appealing intensity and a restless nature. Strong folk tenor to a G (touches an A).
EFFY KRAYNECK – 50s. Postmistress and busybody, a woman with narrow eyes and a sour tongue. Solid singer in mezzo/alto chest range. Carries close harmony.
THE VISITOR – Mid-40s. A mysterious figure who never speaks. An actor with powerful eyes and a very strong sense of his body.