| Show | Groundhog Day |
| Company | Star Playhouse at Stage 74 |
| Notes | We are looking for a stage manager for this production, and always welcome anyone interested in a behind-the-scenes role. This will be the LI premiere of the show, which is based on the 1993 movie starring Bill Murray as a weatherman who gets trapped in a time loop in Punxsutawney, PA. Director, Kate Russo, musical director, Sandra A. Vigliotti, choreographer, Jennifer Levy |
| Instructions | Accompanist will be provided, please bring sheet music and be prepared to dance |
| Rehearsal Dates | Rehearsals start after Labor Day |
| Performance Dates | Saturday, Nov. 14 and 21, 7:30 pm; Sunday, Nov 15 and 22, 2 pm |
| Questions | Send Mail |
| Type | Location | Date | Time |
| Open | Suffolk Y JCC 74 Hauppauge Rd. Commack | Jun 08 | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Open | Suffolk Y JCC 74 Hauppauge Rd. Commack | Jun 10 | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Call Back | Suffolk Y JCC 74 Hauppauge Rd. Commack | Jun 17 | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
Roles
| Role | M/F | Age | Description | Coming soon | 0+ | PHIL CONNORS | M | 30-40 | Acerbic, intelligent, arrogant, magnetic. A local TV weatherman trapped in an endless time loop who slowly transforms from emotionally detached cynic into someone capable of genuine compassion and vulnerability. Requires exceptional comedic timing, emotional depth, and stamina. Strong command of fast patter and text essential. Must carry both the humor and existential weight of the show. Strong mover with comfort in stylized movement. Lead | Baritone/Tenor (A2–A4, optional Bb4) | 30s–40s | RITA HANSON | F | 20-30 | Phil’s producer. Smart, grounded, compassionate, and quietly romantic without ever losing her independence. Rita possesses warmth, intelligence, and emotional honesty that challenge Phil’s worldview. Strong acting and chemistry work essential. Warm contemporary musical theatre sound with mix/belt facility. Comfortable mover. Lead | Mezzo with strong mix (G3–E5) | Late 20s–30s | LARRY | M | 30-40 | Phil’s cameraman. Dryly funny, practical, and grounded amidst the absurdity around him. Functions as an audience surrogate at times. Excellent comic reactions and naturalistic acting instincts needed. Featured | Baritenor (A2–G4) | 30s–40s | NED RYERSON / HEALER | M | 30-50 | An aggressively enthusiastic insurance salesman and former classmate of Phil’s. Lovably relentless. Actor should possess fearless comedic commitment, strong physical comedy instincts, and versatility for doubling tracks. Character movement/dance required. Featured | Tenor (B2–A4) | 30s–50s | BUSTER (Groundhog Day MC) | M | 40-60 | Folksy master of ceremonies and community figurehead. Warm, charismatic ringmaster energy with excellent diction and command of a crowd. Featured | Baritone (A2–F4) | 40s–60s | NANCY TAYLOR | F | 20-30 | A small-town woman carrying both sweetness and quiet longing beneath her charm. Needs vulnerability, sincerity, and strong storytelling instincts. Contemporary pop-theatre sound preferred. Light movement. Featured | Mezzo/Soprano (A3–E5) | 20s–30s | MRS. LANCASTER / ENSEMBLE | F | 50-70 | The quirky and warm owner of Phil’s bed-and-breakfast. Comic timing, specificity, and strong ensemble instincts important. Featured | Mezzo/Alto (G3–C5) | 50s–70s | GUS | M | 30-50 | One of Phil’s recurring bar companions. Blue-collar warmth, grounded humor, and strong comic chemistry with Ralph. Featured | Baritone (A2–E4) | 30s–50s | RALPH / BARTENDER BILLY | M | 20-40 | Gus’s partner-in-crime and local bartender. Sharp comic instincts and strong ensemble musicianship required. Featured | Tenor/Baritenor (A2–G4) | 20s–40s | ENSEMBLE | M/F | 0+ | The ensemble in Groundhog Day functions as the pulse and machinery of the time loop itself. We are seeking highly collaborative singing actors who move exceptionally well and can navigate precision repetition, rapid tonal shifts, stylized movement, and detailed character work. This is not a “stand and sing” ensemble. Performers should be comfortable with: athletic musical theatre choreography, rhythmic/stylized movement, character-based comedy, layered storytelling, quick changes, possible tap/percussive movement vocabulary, lifts/basic partnering. Featured ensemble tracks include townspeople, festival attendees, diner staff, ceremony team, “Stuck” specialists, hospital staff, storm chasers, and more. |