AUDITIONS FOR
A BULLET FOR THE BOSS & GRANDMOTHER'S SHIV
OPEN AUDITIONS at DIXON STAGE LEFT
SUNDAY, APRIL 27th, 1 P.M. - 3 P.M. and
MONDAY, APRIL 28th, 5 P.M. - 7 P.M
DSL is gearing up for our 2025 Spring season.
Whether you’re a seasoned performer or simply passionate about the arts, this is your chance to shine on stage.
Auditions are open for all roles—join us in creating a season full of energy, talent, and community spirit.
Open call - no experience, training, or professional materials required. Be prepared to read from a script.
Auditions are held at Dixon Stage Left, 105 South Peoria Ave, Dixon, IL, 61021
Artistic Director, Jimmy Ferraro advocates non-traditional, diversity-forward casting, regardless of race, culture, religion, sexual orientation, and gender.
"A BULLET for the BOSS" Rehearsals - Only 8 rehearsals May 27-30 June 2-5 performances June 6, 7, 8
All lines must be memorized before rehearsals begin.
A Bullet for the Boss takes place in 1928, during prohibition, at the memorial service of a mob boss, who was gunned down last week in a gangland slaying.
CAST OF CHARACTERS
ANGIE CAPPELLINI - Daughter of the deceased, an ex-showgirl. passionate, intense, NY street-wise and smart.
LOUIE CAPPELLINI - Son of the deceased, a very laid-back bootlegger. A NY hood but not a bum. Innocent and not too bright.
MIKEY CAPPELLINI - The eldest son of the deceased. He hides his NY personality in various alter egos , (hints of an Irish accent, Southern accent, British accent, and Italian accent)
GINA CAPPELLINI - The grieving widow. A NY street-wise dumb blonde bombshell.
SPECIAL AGENT D. FARMER - The FBI. A straight arrow type. (must do the hint of a Scottish accent)
CARMELLA MOZZARELLA - The loving widowed sister of Guido Cappellini, she cries a lot and sings really badly and guides the bereaved with clues etc.
GEORGIO CAPPELLINI – Guido’s loving brother, he doesn’t say too much, but he cries a lot.
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"Grandmother’s Shiv" - Readers Theatre - Only 8 rehearsals 7/16-18 7/21-25 Performances July 26, 27
No memorization required for Readers Theatre
A World Premier Readers Theatre Event
Beth, a mother of two teenagers, convinces herself that breaking into an apartment that she
signed a lease for is justified. However, the residence is occupied by Gary, who claims the condo
is undeniably his and a wrong address is the root of the problem. As the dispute over possession
escalates, Gary gradually establishes a relationship with Beth’s family members who take a liking
to the amiable Gary, who happens to be an employee of Homeland Security. Emotions build
unexpectedly for everyone involved. Local police try their hand in solving the confusion, until a
unique solution is agreed upon during this long, exhausting day.
GRANDMOTHER’S SHIV
A Two Act Play by Perry Paliga
CAST
Gary Shepard………….…mid-forties male
Beth Edelman……….…mid-forties mother
Cindy Edelman….…..17 year-old daughter
Keith Edelman………….…14 year-old son
Ken Edelman…………….……Grandfather
Officer Mike……………mid-thirties male
Officer Maria…………mid-thirties female
Amber………………...late-thirties female
Brad………….………….late-thirties male
Narrator ...any age
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Auditions are held at Dixon Stage Left, 105 South Peoria Ave, Dixon, IL, 61021