audition INformation
Over the River and Through the Woods
Audition Overview
The Pleasant Grove Players are pleased to announce auditions for their upcoming production of Joe DiPietro’s comedy, Over the River and Through the Woods. The show runs April 17th - May 11th (no Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Sundays) with evening performances at 7:30 PM and one matinee on May 9th at 3:00 PM at the Keith Christeson Theater (located on the first floor of the Pleasant Grove Library at 30 E Center St.).
The show is a heartfelt comedy about Nick, a young man torn between a career opportunity and the deep bonds with his four lively Italian American grandparents. Through humor, tradition, and a few well-meaning schemes, the play explores love, family, and the challenges of moving forward while staying connected to home.
Over the River and Through the Woods is directed by Howard and Kathryn Little. The show is single cast. The role of Nunzio Cristano is pre-cast.
Rehearsals begin around March 2nd, 2026, and are generally held Monday-Friday evenings from 7:00-10:00 PM. A more detailed schedule will be provided once casting is finalized.
Synopsis
A heartfelt comedy about Nick, a young man torn between a career opportunity and the deep bonds with his four lively Italian American grandparents. Through humor, tradition, and a few well-meaning schemes, the play explores love, family, and the challenges of moving forward while staying connected to home.
Audition Overview
The Pleasant Grove Players are pleased to announce auditions for their upcoming production of Joe DiPietro’s comedy, Over the River and Through the Woods. The show runs April 17th - May 11th (no Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Sundays) with evening performances at 7:30 PM and one matinee on May 9th at 3:00 PM at the Keith Christeson Theater (located on the first floor of the Pleasant Grove Library at 30 E Center St.).
The show is a heartfelt comedy about Nick, a young man torn between a career opportunity and the deep bonds with his four lively Italian American grandparents. Through humor, tradition, and a few well-meaning schemes, the play explores love, family, and the challenges of moving forward while staying connected to home.
Over the River and Through the Woods is directed by Howard and Kathryn Little. The show is single cast. The role of Nunzio Cristano is pre-cast.
Rehearsals begin around March 2nd, 2026, and are generally held Monday-Friday evenings from 7:00-10:00 PM. A more detailed schedule will be provided once casting is finalized.
Synopsis
A heartfelt comedy about Nick, a young man torn between a career opportunity and the deep bonds with his four lively Italian American grandparents. Through humor, tradition, and a few well-meaning schemes, the play explores love, family, and the challenges of moving forward while staying connected to home.
Audition Details
Auditions are in-person or by video.
IN-PERSON AUDITIONS: Sign up for an audition through CASTING MANAGER. If you don’t have a Casting Manager account, sign up for an audition HERE. You do not need to bring a hardcopy headshot or resume if they are up to date and linked to your Casting Manager profile or uploaded in the Google audition form. Walk-in auditioners are also welcome. Audition forms will be available at the audition.
In-person auditions will be held February 17th and 18th from 7:00-9:00 PM at the Keith Christeson Theater (located on the first floor of the Pleasant Grove Library at 30 E Center St.). For in-person auditions, prepare a one-minute monologue in the style of the show OR perform a cold read from the script.
VIDEO AUDITIONS: If unable to attend the in-person auditions, prepare a one-minute monologue in the style of the show and submit a video of your monologue through CASTING MANAGER or HERE (if you don’t have Casting Manager) by Monday, February 16th at 11:59 PM. Please state your name at the beginning of your video. Public YouTube links and non-secured Google Drive links are the easiest.
Callbacks, if needed, will be held by invitation only, Saturday, February 21st.
For questions or more information about the audition, contact [email protected].
Character Descriptions
Nick Cristano (male, 20-30): The protagonist, a marketing executive wanting to move for his career, feeling smothered by his grandparents' constant Sunday dinners and meddling but also deeply attached to them.
Caitlin O'Hare (female, 20-30): A kind, single Irish nurse brought in by the grandparents as bait to make Nick stay; she's initially charmed but put off by the family's aggressive matchmaking.
Frank Gianelli (male, 60+): The maternal grandfather, often portrayed as a bit of a grump but devoted, living with his wife Aida in their well-worn home.
Aida Gianelli (female 60+): The maternal grandmother, who runs the Sunday dinner operation with a fierce love and desire to keep the family close.
Nunzio Cristano (pre-cast): The paternal grandfather, who lives with Emma, also trying to keep Nick close, sometimes with exaggerated stories.
Emma Cristano (female 60+): The paternal grandmother, known for being boisterous and a strong presence, who encourages her husband and family to hold onto Nick.
Caitlin O'Hare (female, 20-30): A kind, single Irish nurse brought in by the grandparents as bait to make Nick stay; she's initially charmed but put off by the family's aggressive matchmaking.
Frank Gianelli (male, 60+): The maternal grandfather, often portrayed as a bit of a grump but devoted, living with his wife Aida in their well-worn home.
Aida Gianelli (female 60+): The maternal grandmother, who runs the Sunday dinner operation with a fierce love and desire to keep the family close.
Nunzio Cristano (pre-cast): The paternal grandfather, who lives with Emma, also trying to keep Nick close, sometimes with exaggerated stories.
Emma Cristano (female 60+): The paternal grandmother, known for being boisterous and a strong presence, who encourages her husband and family to hold onto Nick.
What’s next: |
Come back and find the auditions for Something's Afoot in July!
Pleasant Grove Players
|