Auditions will be held: Jan 26th-Jan 28th
Comedic Farce
by: Peter Quilter
Directed by: Dennis Floyd
Produced by:TBD
About the Theatre
PowPAC, Poway's Community Theatre is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization fully run by volunteers. PowPAC is a proud member of AACT, ACT-SD, San Diego Performing Arts League, and the Poway Chamber of Commerce. PowPAC welcomes and encourages volunteers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and abilities to be a part of our organization.
Compensation & Union Contract Details
Synopsis of the Play:
In 1940s New York, the performer who everyone wanted to see live was Florence Foster Jenkins, an enthusiastic soprano whose pitch was far from perfect. Known as “the first lady of the sliding scale,” she warbled and screeched her way through the evening to an audience who mostly fell about with laughter. But this delusional and joyously happy woman paid little attention to her critics. Instead, she was surrounded by a circle of devoted friends who were almost as eccentric as she was. Based upon a true story, the play spins from Florence's charity recitals and extravagant balls, through to her bizarre recording sessions and an ultimate triumph at Carnegie Hall in this hilarious and heartwarming comedy.
About the Characters:
Florence Foster Jenkins
Age: 70's
Ethnicity: Any
Line Load: Heavy, Lead
Character: Florence has been a part of New York society for decades, although her money is running out. She is a kind, thoughtful woman who was raised in wealth, married young to a cad who had the good manners to die young. She is generous to a fault – and the thing she is most generous with is her . . . “astonishing” voice. She is utterly clueless to the fact that she has no singing ability and believes that she is one of the great divas of her time. The actress who plays this role must have sufficient singing ability to imitate the dulcet tones of the real FFJ. Although this is not a musical, Florence will be singing. We do have a musical director to help find the mark.
Cosme McMoon
Age: 20's-40's
Line Load: Heavy, Lead
Ethnicity: Any
Character: Cosme is an accomplished pianist, hired by Florence to accompany her in several concerts. Cosme is gay, but an oblivious Florence keeps trying to set him up with women. The actor who performs this role will pantomime playing a piano keyboard facing downstage, no ability to play piano is necessary.
Maria
Age: Any
Line Load: Medium, Major Supporting
Ethnicity: Any
Character: Maria is Florence’s Mexican maid. She speaks English, but chooses to speak Spanish, even though none of the other characters in the play understand her. No nonsense, sarcastic, but also cares for Florence.
St. Clair Bayfied
Age: 50's-60's
Ethnicity: Any
Line Load: Heavy, Lead
Character: He is an actor, who has been in the States for many decades and has been in a relationship with Florence for more than 20 years. He is a competent but not overly successful actor. Not necessarily handsome, but charming and kind. Devoted to Florence.
Dorothy
Age: Similar to Florenc
Ethnicity: Any
Line Load: Medium, Major Supporting
Character: Dorothy is Florence’s longtime friend. They travel in the same society circles. A bit of a kook.
Mrs. Verrinder-Gedge
Age: 30-s-60's
Ethnicity: Any
Line Load: Light, Minor Supporting
Character:Florence’s nemesis. She is a voice teacher for more accomplished singers and strongly objects to the ridiculous spectacle of Florence’s recitals. Imagine her chagrin when Florence is given a date at Carnegie Hall!
About the Production Team:
Dennis Floyd (Director)
Judith Spader (Asst. Director)
Ben Riggenberg (Musical Director)
Glorious!: The True Story of Florence Foster Jenkins, the Worst Singer in the World
May 22nd-Jun 21st 2026
Comedic Farce
by: Peter Quilter
Directed by: Dennis Floyd
Produced by:TBD
Audition Notes:
PowPAC welcomes and encourages actors of all ethnicities, gender identities, and abilities to submit for these roles.
- PowPAC Theater is located at 13250 Poway Road, Poway, CA 92064 (Upstairs) – Elevator access in the back of the building.
- Open Call auditions will be held on Monday & Tuesday, January 26th & 27th, 2026 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Callbacks, if needed, will be on Wednesday, January 28th from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. (Please arrive early for paperwork and schedule comparison).
- Please bring a resume of theatrical experience and a recent headshot & calendar for paperwork/schedule comparison; no performance conflicts permitted.
- Auditions will consist of readings sides from the script. Audition sides can be obtained in advance by emailing GloriousDirector.PowPAC@gmail.com. Copies will also be provided at the auditions.
- Actors auditioning for Florence will be asked to sing a very operatic version of Happy Birthday. If you need a vocal style reference, check out:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xGBjxS6Ys0 and
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ifu1Q-vGOwQ. - Watch for updated information on our Auditions Webpage at www.powpac.org and on our Facebook page.
About the Theatre
PowPAC, Poway's Community Theatre is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization fully run by volunteers. PowPAC is a proud member of AACT, ACT-SD, San Diego Performing Arts League, and the Poway Chamber of Commerce. PowPAC welcomes and encourages volunteers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and abilities to be a part of our organization.
Compensation & Union Contract Details
- No Pay - Volunteer Organization
- Rehearsals will begin the week of Monday, April 6th and will be scheduled based upon actors’ availability.
- Rehearsals will be scheduled Monday–Thursday evenings based on cast availability
- Performances: Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 2:00 p.m. from Friday, May 22, 2026 – Sunday, June 21, 2026, including 2:00 p.m. matinees on Saturday, May 30th, and Saturday, June 13th.
Synopsis of the Play:
In 1940s New York, the performer who everyone wanted to see live was Florence Foster Jenkins, an enthusiastic soprano whose pitch was far from perfect. Known as “the first lady of the sliding scale,” she warbled and screeched her way through the evening to an audience who mostly fell about with laughter. But this delusional and joyously happy woman paid little attention to her critics. Instead, she was surrounded by a circle of devoted friends who were almost as eccentric as she was. Based upon a true story, the play spins from Florence's charity recitals and extravagant balls, through to her bizarre recording sessions and an ultimate triumph at Carnegie Hall in this hilarious and heartwarming comedy.
About the Characters:
Florence Foster Jenkins
Age: 70's
Ethnicity: Any
Line Load: Heavy, Lead
Character: Florence has been a part of New York society for decades, although her money is running out. She is a kind, thoughtful woman who was raised in wealth, married young to a cad who had the good manners to die young. She is generous to a fault – and the thing she is most generous with is her . . . “astonishing” voice. She is utterly clueless to the fact that she has no singing ability and believes that she is one of the great divas of her time. The actress who plays this role must have sufficient singing ability to imitate the dulcet tones of the real FFJ. Although this is not a musical, Florence will be singing. We do have a musical director to help find the mark.
Cosme McMoon
Age: 20's-40's
Line Load: Heavy, Lead
Ethnicity: Any
Character: Cosme is an accomplished pianist, hired by Florence to accompany her in several concerts. Cosme is gay, but an oblivious Florence keeps trying to set him up with women. The actor who performs this role will pantomime playing a piano keyboard facing downstage, no ability to play piano is necessary.
Maria
Age: Any
Line Load: Medium, Major Supporting
Ethnicity: Any
Character: Maria is Florence’s Mexican maid. She speaks English, but chooses to speak Spanish, even though none of the other characters in the play understand her. No nonsense, sarcastic, but also cares for Florence.
St. Clair Bayfied
Age: 50's-60's
Ethnicity: Any
Line Load: Heavy, Lead
Character: He is an actor, who has been in the States for many decades and has been in a relationship with Florence for more than 20 years. He is a competent but not overly successful actor. Not necessarily handsome, but charming and kind. Devoted to Florence.
Dorothy
Age: Similar to Florenc
Ethnicity: Any
Line Load: Medium, Major Supporting
Character: Dorothy is Florence’s longtime friend. They travel in the same society circles. A bit of a kook.
Mrs. Verrinder-Gedge
Age: 30-s-60's
Ethnicity: Any
Line Load: Light, Minor Supporting
Character:Florence’s nemesis. She is a voice teacher for more accomplished singers and strongly objects to the ridiculous spectacle of Florence’s recitals. Imagine her chagrin when Florence is given a date at Carnegie Hall!
About the Production Team:
Dennis Floyd (Director)
Judith Spader (Asst. Director)
Ben Riggenberg (Musical Director)
Cast Requirements:
4 women / 2 men
Plot Synopsis:
Hilarious comedy of the worst singer in the world. In 1940s New York, the performer who everyone wanted to see live was Florence Foster Jenkins, an enthusiastic soprano whose pitch was far from perfect. Known as “the first lady of the sliding scale,” she warbled and screeched her way through the evening to an audience who mostly fell about with laughter. But this delusional and joyously happy woman paid little attention to her critics. Instead, she was surrounded by a circle of devoted friends who were almost as eccentric as she was.
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