THE PHILADELPHIA STORY - Lionheart Theatre Company Non Equity Auditions

The Philadelphia Story
by Philip Barry
Directed by Darci Rose Wells

The Lionheart Theatre Company is excited to announce open, non-Equity auditions for our September 2026 production of “The Philadelphia Story.”

All roles are non-paying.

Actors only need to attend one of the audition days. No appointments required.

Please bring an acting resume or be ready to list past roles, along with a current headshot or current photo of you that we may keep.

Audition Dates:

– Sunday, May 3rd at 6:30 pm
– Monday, May 4th at 6:30 pm

Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script.

Show Dates:

September 11-27

Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm, Sundays at 2:00 pm. Saturday matinee 9/26 at 2:00 pm.

Rehearsals and Tech Dates:

Rehearsals: Read-thru Mid-May. Depending on cast availability, will be 3 nights per week, then 4 per week in August leading to show time.

Tech Week: Sep 6-10

Casting:

Ages 18 to Adult

Overview:

The Philadelphia Story is a sparkling, sophisticated comedy of manners filled with romance, wit, and emotional surprises. On the eve of her wedding to the respectable and successful George Kittredge, Philadelphia socialite Tracy Lord appears to have every detail of her perfect life under control. But when her charming ex-husband, C.K. Dexter Haven, unexpectedly reappears alongside two tabloid reporters sent to cover the high-society event, the carefully arranged weekend begins to unravel.

As old wounds resurface and new attractions emerge, Tracy is forced to confront the image she has created for herself and the impossible standards she places on others. What begins as a society wedding becomes a whirlwind of mistaken intentions, sharp banter, champagne-fueled chaos, and heartfelt self-discovery.

Beloved for its unforgettable characters and razor-sharp dialogue, The Philadelphia Story remains one of the great American comedies – a timeless story about love, forgiveness, and learning to see each other clearly.

Character Breakdown:

TRACY LORD – 20s-30s. A wealthy, poised, and fiercely intelligent socialite. Elegant, witty, and emotionally guarded. A woman admired by everyone but truly known by few. She expects excellence from herself and others.

C.K. DEXTER HAVEN – 30s-40s. Tracy’s ex-husband. Charming, confident, playful, and deeply perceptive. Uses humor as both charm and defense. Still deeply connected to Tracy.

MIKE CONNOR – 30s-40s. A reporter and writer. Smart, observant, and skeptical of high society. Outsider perspective. Intelligent enough to challenge Tracy directly.

SANDY LORD – 30s-40s. Tracy’s quick-witted brother, Sandy works to keep the family image intact as wedding weekend chaos threatens to unravel their carefully polished reputation.

LIZ IMBRIE – 20s-40s. Photographer/journalist. Sharp, funny, practical, and self-assured. Grounded and modern. Sees through pretension quickly.

GEORGE KITTREDGE – 30s-40s. Tracy’s fiancé. Successful, ambitious, respectable, and earnest. Self-made and sincere, but struggles in the Lord family world.

SETH LORD – 50s-70s.Tracy’s father. Warm, flawed, and charismatic.

MARGARET LORD – 50s-60s. Tracy’s poised and socially polished mother, Margaret is sharp, observant, and determined to maintain grace and family dignity as tensions rise around the wedding.

DINAH LORD – Teenager. Will be cast by an adult, who can play a youthful spirit. Tracy’s younger sister. Clever, mischievous, and wise beyond her years. Comic sparkplug who often sees the truth before the adults do.

UNCLE WILLIE – 50s-70s. Family uncle. Lovable, eccentric, and meddling.

BUTLER THOMAS/ MAID ELSIE – Supporting roles with flexibility in casting.

What to Bring:

– Resume and headshot/photo if available
– A list of rehearsal conflicts

Questions?

Email Darci Wells
darcirwells@gmail.com