Upcoming Auditions for SOUND & Stage Theater

“Pressure Cooking”

When the head chef of a famous New York City restaurant retires unexpectedly, the scramble to replace her leads to a cooking competition between six acclaimed chefs. Each chef offers a fresh twist to the classic dining experience, while facing personal obstacles during this fast-paced culinary challenge.

Original jazz and swing music bring this story to life, heightening the themes of leadership and heritage, reminding us that sometimes pressure brings unexpected ends. Between chefs and servers, diners and judges, there's something for everyone to enjoy in this story. We guarantee it will keep you on the edge of your seat!

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

  1. ACTORS (AGES 13+): Auditions are open to actors ages 13+. Please REGISTER and reserve your audition slot using the calendar.

    *Virtual auditions will be accepted and are due by 1pm on May 31st. If you would like to submit a virtual audition, please send your email audition to soundandstagect@gmail.com.

  2. CHOIR MEMBERS (AGES 13+):  - Auditions are not required for Choir Members, but we'd like for you to REGISTER using the form at the bottom of the page, so we know you're interested! 

  3. CREW MEMBERS (AGES 13+): Please fill out the form at the bottom of the page, so we know you're interested in crew or tech.

WHEN:

  • Auditions: May 30th (7-10pm) & May 31st (1-5pm)

    *Virtual auditions accepted through May 31st at 1pm

  • Callbacks: June 1st (2-4pm)

  • Read-through: June 9th (7pm)

  • Show Headshots & Promo Video: June 18th (6pm)

  • Rehearsals: July 21-25, July 28-August 1, August 4-7

  • Shows: August 8th at 7pm, August 9th 2pm & 7pm

WHERE: Trinity Church, 33 Center Road, Woodbridge, Connecticut

Please sign-up for an audition (using the calendar) to register for acting.

Come prepared using our Audition Checklist as your reference:

  • Offer a contrasting monologue and song: One dramatic and one comedic.

  • Choose a jazz or swing inspired song in the style of people like Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Billie Holiday, Michael Bublé, Doris Day, and Louis Armstrong.

  • Bring your headshot and resume to your in-person audition or if auditioning virtually, please attach headshot and resume to your email.

PRESSURE COOKING CHARACTER LIST

Julie Strauss (35-55)-(LEAD, BRITISH ACCENT) VP of Business Development for the hotel, leading the search for hiring a new Head Chef. From London, a highly overworked single mom.  

Chef Locatelli (50-75)-(LEAD) A straight shooter, former Head Chef for the hotel, pulled out of retirement to judge the competition and fill in as Interim head chef.

Alexandra Hunt (25-40)-(LEAD) Acclaimed Food Journalist for the New York Times selected to judge the competition. She’s an academic that thrives on information and stories. 

Chef Finn Bryne (25-35)-(LEAD) Competing Chef, local to NYC, known as the “golden boy” for his charm, passion, and success. His roots are Irish and he's found a way to use the most sustainable & nutritious foods in elegant and elaborate ways. 

Chef Amelia Romano (25-35)-(LEAD) Competing Chef, from Chicago, culinary school friend of Finn, and has a very successful free-style Italian restaurant. Vivacious and very competitive.

Chef Eve Martinez (20-30)-(LEAD)  Competing chef, from San Francisco, known as the rookie. She’s a bit younger than the rest, shy, very observant, experimental, and owns an Asian-inspired restaurant. 

Chef Chet Miller (30-65)-(SUPPORTING, TEXAS ACCENT) Competing Chef, from Texas, a “man’s man” bulldozer and very confident. He has elevated the BBQ world to a fine dining level. 

Chef Luisa Laurent (30-40)-(SUPPORTING, FRENCH ACCENT) Competing Chef, originally from France, is based out of Savannah, GA. She’s very hard-working and steady. She owns a restaurant with a modern/american twist on French Cuisine.

Chef Eliza Richards (40-60)-(SUPPORTING) Competing Chef, from Washington D.C., who likes to take big risks with her concepts and designs. She’s the mother of two girls, very eccentric, no limit to style or type. She owns an elevated american experience restaurant. 

Mrs. Bryne (60-70)-(SUPPORTING) Mother of Finn, lives in NYC with her husband. She’s a retired nurse, very supportive and loving, but also meddlesome and always “in the know” before anyone else. 

Mr. Bryne (60-70)-(SUPPORTING) Father of Finn, a quiet and humble retired nurse. Does not care to know what others are up to. Loves his family. 

Maeve Bryne (18-22)-(SUPPORTING) Finn’s sister in college, locally, who admires her brother a lot. Has some of the warmth and wisdom of her father. 

Madison Bryne (14-18)-(SUPPORTING) Finn’s younger sister, in high school, who’s energetic, curious, and fairly blunt. 

Liam Strauss (14-18)-(SUPPORTING) Julie’s high-school son, he’s spoiled and opinionated, and she uses him as a “younger generation” voice for rebranding the restaurant.

Gweneth Evern (22-65)-(SUPPORTING) The restaurant hostess known to be elegant, organized, and a strong presence in the room.

Enzo (16+)-(SUPPORTING) Waitstaff, charming & a gentleman.

Jone (16+)-(SUPPORTING) Waitstaff, kind & efficient.

Kendra (16+)-(SUPPORTING) Waitstaff, outgoing & flirtatious.

Catrina (16+)-(SUPPORTING) Waitstaff, serious about her job.

Mack (20+)-(SUPPORTING) A friend of Finn’s that works for World Central Kitchen.

Ensemble (13+)- Singers also posing as guests in the restaurant and as chefs.

 
 
 

If you’re interested in getting involved with our upcoming show, but are not interested in a lead or supporting role, we are seeking choir, tech, and crew members.

Please complete the form below to register for the choir, crew, or band/orchestra.

 
 
 

Contact soundandstagect@gmail.com with any questions.