Stage West Playhouse to Hold Auditions for World Premiere of ONE SEAT OVER

Stage West Playhouse will hold auditions for its upcoming New Works Festival, highlighted by the world premiere of One Seat Over, a new full-length play by award-winning playwright Brian S. Brijbag, Esq.

Brijbag, recipient of the BroadwayWorld Tampa Award for Best New Play (2025-2026) and a playwright whose work has been produced internationally, brings a bold and emotionally charged theatrical experience to the Stage West stage. One Seat Over is a striking series of interconnected two-character scenes that explore connection, identity, grief, humor, and the quiet moments that change everything.

This production is expected to be a major draw for audiences seeking new, high-caliber theatre.

AUDITION INFORMATION

Location:
Stage West Playhouse
8390 Forest Oaks Blvd
Spring Hill, FL 34606

Dates & Times:

• May 2: 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
• May 3: 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
• May 4: 6:30 PM - 11:00 PM

WHAT TO PREPARE

• Two contrasting monologues (one dramatic, one comedic)
• Optional: vocal selection (Bluetooth speaker available)

Auditions will be limited to five minutes per performer. Actors are encouraged to arrive prepared, make bold choices, and demonstrate strong character work.

CASTING: ONE SEAT OVER

(All roles require strong emotional range, sharp comedic timing, and grounded realism.)

• SAL (50s-70s, Male)
  An observer of life with quiet weight. Carries humor, regret, and stillness.
• JULES (20s-30s, Male)
  Fast-talking, driven, and unraveling beneath ambition. High energy with emotional depth.
• MALLORY (20s-30s, Female)
  Sharp, guarded, and emotionally precise. Balances wit with vulnerability.
• GARY (20s-40s, Male)
  Offbeat, grounded, and unexpectedly insightful. A connector across scenes.
• TRIP (30s-50s, Male)
  Intellectual, skeptical, and controlled. Slowly reveals deeper emotional layers.
• MARCUS (20s-40s, Male)
  Charismatic and conflicted. Humor layered over sincerity and regret.
• ELENA (20s-30s, Female)
  Fierce, witty, and emotionally exposed. A standout role with range.
• SISTER ROSE (30s-50s, Female)
  In transition - spiritually, emotionally, personally. Bold, funny, searching.
• LENNY (20s-40s, Male)
  Sarcastic, intelligent, and quietly lost. Comedy with underlying weight.
• PIPER (20s-30s, Female)
  High-energy, expressive, and chaotic - with real vulnerability underneath.
• QUINN (20s-40s, Male)
  Still, introspective, and controlled. Minimalist presence with strong impact.

WHY THIS FESTIVAL MATTERS

This is not just another set of auditions.

This is an opportunity to originate roles in a world premiere production by an award-winning, internationally produced playwright, alongside a slate of exciting new works. One Seat Over offers actors the rare chance to carry deeply human, dialogue-driven scenes that demand range, precision, and emotional truth.

At its core, the play strips theatre down to what matters most:
two people, one moment, and everything unsaid between them. For more information: https://stagewestplayhouse.org/

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