ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS - Allen Contemporary Theatre Non Equity Auditions

Fired from his skiffle band, Francis Henshall becomes minder to Roscoe Crabbe, a small time East End hood, now in Brighton to collect £6,000 from the dad of his fiancée. But Roscoe is really his sister Rachel posing as her own dead brother, who has been killed by her boyfriend Stanley Stubbers, for whom Francis also works. Simple. In this riotous comedy, even the audience is brought along on Francis’ madcap quest to serve two masters and get the girl. Full of high-energy physical comedy and crackling banter, One Man, Two Guvnors moves at a breakneck pace and leaves audiences rolling in the aisles.

Holed up at The Cricketers Arms, the permanently ravenous Francis spots the chance of an extra meal ticket and takes a second job with one Stanley Stubbers, who is hiding from the police and waiting to be reunited with Rachel. To prevent discovery, Francis must keep his two guvnors apart.

Based on the classic Italian comedy The Servant of Two Masters by Carlo Goldoni, this new English version by prizewinning playwright Richard Bean with songs and music by Grant Olding, places sex, food and money high on the agenda. Critically-acclaimed and highly-awarded on both sides of the Atlantic, One Man, Two Guvnors is one of the great modern comedies.

When:

Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 2:00PM - 5:00PM

Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 6:30PM - 9:30PM

Where: Allen Contemporary Theatre - 1210 E Main St #300, Allen, TX 75002

Credits

By Richard Bean

Production Team

Director: Alex Bigus

Audition Details

Sign Up Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409054DABAE2FA4FF2-65962570-oneman

Auditions will be cold readings from the script

Please bring a headshot and resume

All actors will receive a stipend.

Tentative Rehearsals & Performances Calendar

Absolutely NO conflicts during tech week will be accepted. No more than 3 conflicts during the rehearsal dates will be accepted.

Rehearsals

Begin Tuesday, December 8 at 7:00 PM

Mondays - Thursdays at 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Sundays at 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Tech week is January 17 - 21

Performances

January 22 - February 7

Fridays & Saturdays at 8:00 PM

Sundays at 3:00 PM

Characters

All roles available. All ethnicities and genders are encouraged to audition.

Character genders refer to the roles as written, not the gender identity of the actor. Transgender, nonbinary, and gender-nonconforming performers are welcome to audition for any role.

One Man, Two Guvnors is a fast-paced comedy with physical humor, audience interaction, and plenty of room for actors to have fun. No previous experience with Commedia or physical comedy is required.

Francis Henshall

Male-presenting

20s – 40s

A lovable, chaotic, perpetually hungry former musician who finds himself working for two bosses at once. The comic heart of the show.

Rachel Crabbe / Roscoe Crabbe

Female-presenting, Male-presenting

20s – 30s

Rachel is smart, determined, and in love with Stanley. She disguises herself as her deceased twin brother, Roscoe, to settle unfinished business.

Stanley Stubbers

Male-presenting

20s – 40s

A swaggering, upper-class criminal hiding from the police. Confident, dramatic, and completely in love with Rachel.

Charlie “The Duck” Clench

Male-presenting

40s – 60s

A local gangster and Pauline’s father. Tough and intimidating on the surface, but deeply protective of his daughter.

Pauline Clench

Female-presenting

20s – 30s

Charlie’s daughter and an aspiring actress hopelessly in love with Alan. Romantic, enthusiastic, and wonderfully naïve.

Alan Dangle

Male-presenting

20s – 30s

Pauline’s boyfriend and an aspiring actor who approaches absolutely everything with theatrical intensity.

Dolly

Female-presenting

20s – 40s

Charlie’s sharp, confident bookkeeper. Smart, independent, and more than capable of keeping up with the chaos around her.

Lloyd Boateng

Male-presenting

40s – 60s

The owner of The Cricketers’ Arms and an old friend of Charlie. Warm, practical, and one of the few people who seems to understand what’s actually happening.

Harry Dangle

Male-presenting

40s – 60s

Alan’s father and a somewhat pompous solicitor who takes great pride in his education and professional status.

Gareth

Male-presenting

30s – 50s

The head waiter at The Cricketers’ Arms. Professional, proper, and increasingly surrounded by people who test his patience.

Alfie

Any gender

Flexible playing age

An elderly waiter with a talent for turning even the simplest task into complete chaos.

Ensemble performers will cover various minor roles throughout the production, including waiters, porters, police, taxi/bartender roles, and other characters as needed.