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THE BIG ONE-OH!
The Big One-Oh! is a triumphant new musical for the whole family based on the book written by Academy Award-winner Dean Pitchford.
Charley Maplewood has never been one for parties – that would require friends, which he doesn’t have. Well, unless you count his monster friends, but they’re only imaginary. But now that he’s turning ten—the big one-oh—he decides to throw a birthday party for himself, complete with a “House of Horrors” theme. Of course, things don’t work out as he plans. Will Charley be able to pull it together before the big one-oh . . . becomes the big OH-NO!?
Based on the beloved book, The Big One-Oh! features lyrics by Academy Award-winner Dean Pitchford (author of the novel, Footloose), music by the acclaimed Tony-winner Doug Besterman (Elf, Young Frankenstein), and a book by iTheatric's award-winning playwright Timothy Allen McDonald (Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka, James and the Giant Peach).
AUDITIONS FOR NEW MUSICALS IN WORKSHOP!
Radio City
Cast of characters
Silas (The Janitor): 30s A soulful bari-tenor whose dreams gave way to the struggles of life after the war. Silas is the heart of the show; his kindness and ability to solve most problems for other people would take him to great heights if his loss of hope and purpose didn't stop him before he began.
Vera (The Starlet): 30s A Mezzo-soprano, Vera is new to Chicago after WB didn’t renew her contract, choosing instead to sign a younger and less talented girl. Vera has moved to radio, where she thought her “experience” wouldn't be an issue. Vera is a bright light on a cold winter's day.
Penny (The Writer): 20s, a Soprano. The brains of the operation. Penny has been writing for W-LST for a few years under a male pseudonym, and all she wants is to get the recognition she deserves. Penny is awkward around Arthur as she has been in love with him since they first met.
Arthur (The Producer): 20s Tenor, The "Danny Kaye" type, Arthur has been producing the “Aaron Wollace Show” Since the end of the war. Arthur and Aaron were friends in the army and started the show together. As Aaron’s fame grew, Arthur was left behind. Now Arthur wants to break away and start something of his own.
Among the Stars
- Concept, Music & Lyrics: Aaron Kirk Douglas & Kurt Crowley
- Book: Joel Cobbs (Atlanta), 2026 Stanley Drama Award finalist (Dinner With Family)
- Director: Bruce Akpan Hostetler, former artistic director of Portland Revels, returning to the project
Among the Stars is a character-driven musical dramedy set in 2012, centered on a small group of believers who are convinced they will be taken by extraterrestrials before the world ends. As they prepare for ascension, their tightly held faith begins to unravel, forcing each of them to confront doubt, identity, and the fragile stories they’ve built to survive. With humor and emotional depth, the show explores what happens when certainty gives way to uncertainty—and whether connection, rather than conviction, is what ultimately saves us. Blending sharp comedy with grounded, human stakes, Among the Stars offers actors rich, layered roles that balance vulnerability, timing, and transformation.
Cast of Characters:
- Harvey: snarky cynic with a soft underbelly; comedic chops essential - Baritone.
- Lucy: warm, competent, exasperated; excellent deadpan actor. - Alto
- Charlie: earnest, soulful tenor; needs comedic “puppy lost in a mall” energy. - Tenor
- The Captain: charismatic, likeable, with a touch of delusional grandeur; Baritone.
- Bonnie: strongest dramatic actor; warmth + steel; ideally mezzo-soprano with storytelling ability. - Mezzo
- Cricket: quirky, heart-forward, not ditzy; comedic singer. – Alto – some low notes like Ab3 in Among the Stars
- Reese: former TV host with high charisma and insecurity; broad comedy but sincere heart. - Tenor
- Leon: dry humor, gravelly realism; sings patter easily. - Tenor