The Gods of Comedy

Ken Ludwig

Directed by Frederic Tisch

Audition dates TBA

Westport Community Theatre
Town Hall • 110 Myrtle Avenue, Westport, CT 06880

Auditioners will be asked to read from sides; see character breakdown below:

When Daphne and Ralph, two classics professors, uncover a lost manuscript by Euripides, they believe their careers are made. But disaster strikes when the manuscript vanishes, and in desperation, Daphne calls upon the ancient Greek gods for aid. To her surprise, Dionysus and Thalia, the Muse of Comedy, answer her plea, bringing divine chaos to their academic world. As misadventures pile up, the professors must manage their unpredictable guests and the hilarity that follows, all while trying to restore order.

ROLES:

Daphne Rain (Female, 20s-30s):
An earnest and passionate professor of Classics. Intelligent, high-strung, and well-meaning, but often overwhelmed. She’s driven by her love for academia and deeply values her work, though she struggles to stay composed when chaos ensues.

Ralph Sargent (Male, 20s-30s):
A charming but somewhat bumbling professor of Classics. He’s kind-hearted, enthusiastic, and a bit socially awkward. Ralph is a loyal colleague to Daphne and an unexpected romantic interest.

Dionysus (Male, ageless):
The Greek god of wine and revelry. Playful, exuberant, and larger-than-life, Dionysus is a natural showman with a flair for comedy. His love for indulgence often leads to chaos.

Thalia (Female, ageless):
The Muse of Comedy. Radiating joy and mischief, Thalia is quick-witted, clever, and utterly unpredictable. She relishes in creating laughter and pandemonium wherever she goes.

Dean Trickett (Male or Female, 40s-60s):
The stern but well-meaning dean of the university. A stickler for order and propriety, Trickett often serves as the voice of authority amid the madness.

Brooklyn de Wolfe (Female, 30s-40s):
A glamorous, self-absorbed theater director. She is confident, commanding, and knows how to steal the spotlight. Her personality is as bold as her fashion sense.

Aristide/Aleksi/Ares (Male, 30s-40s):
A mysterious and suave Greek tycoon. He is dashing, charming, and slightly suspicious. A chameleon character with an air of intrigue.

PERFORMANCES:

Performance dates:
June 6 – 22, 2025
Fridays and Saturdays @ 7:30 PM
Sundays @ 2:00 PM
Thursday, June 12 @ 7:30 PM

Questions? Email us:  info@westportcommunitytheatre.com.