AUDITIONS:
the first gentleman
Book and Lyrics by david howard
Music by bret simmons
DIRECTED BY GLENN KELMAN
music direction by JAred Scott
choreography by kylie christensen
SYNOPSIS: Another new musical from the team that brought us Hay Fever The Musical and The Importance of Being Earnest: A Wilde New Musical. The First Gentleman is a classic fish-out-of-water musical comedy, set in the most iconic of American settings: the White House. While The First Gentleman captures the grandeur and portent of the American Presidency, it’s essentially a story about an ordinary family negotiating the most extraordinary of circumstances.
PERFORMANCES:
June 6-27, 2026
Thursday at 7 pm (followed by Q & A)
Friday at 8 pm
Saturdays at 2 pm (6/20 & 6/27)
Saturday at 8 pm
Sundays at 2 pm
WHEN: Monday April 6 and Tuesday April 7 between 6:30pm-9:00pm
CALL-BACKS: Wednesday April 8 at 6:30pm by invitation only
WHERE: 1316 Cabrillo Ave Torrance, CA 90501
WHAT TO PREPARE: 16 bars from a contemporary musical. Please bring sheet music that is clearly marked.
REHEARSAL SCHEDULE: Rehearsals are Monday-Thursday evenings 7:00-10:00pm and Saturday mornings/afternoons (time TBD). Rehearsals begin April 13.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:
Russell Cassidy 45 to 55 yrs old. Kathryn’s husband, funny, smart, romantic and a regular guy who is faced with trying to find his worth/purpose as the First gentleman. Baritone A2-G4
Steven Cassidy 16 to 17 yrs old. High school student suddenly dealing with celebrity, secret service, a new high school and a new girlfriend. Rebellion leads to disaster and hilarity. Pop Tenor C3-A4
For more info on this world premiere musical and a sneak preview of the music, please click HERE
Non-union. No pay. Actors must register as volunteers for the city of Torrance.
Torrance Theatre Company is a program of the Cultural Services Division of the Torrance Community Services Department.