Audition Notice: Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune
World Stage Theatre Company is seeking strong actors for its upcoming production of Terrence McNally’s poignant and darkly funny two-person drama, “Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune.”
This is an intimate, character-driven play about a short-order cook (Johnny) and a waitress (Frankie) navigating the awkward morning after their first one-night stand, searching for connection in a lonely world. Strong emphasis will be placed on chemistry, vulnerability, and comfort with mature themes and partial nudity.
Audition Details
Date: Friday, January 23, 2026
Time: 7:00pm
Invited Call-backs: Sunday, January 25, 2026
Time: 4:00pm
Location: World Stage Rehearsal Studio (1130 S. Harvard)
Run dates: April 17-26, 2026
Roles Available:
Character Gender Age Range Notes
Frankie Female 30s – 40s Guarded, pragmatic, deeply wary of commitment. Seeking genuine human connection but afraid to admit it.
Johnny Male 30s – 40s Passionate, persistent, an incurable romantic. Full of nervous energy and determined to win Frankie over.
World Stage Theatre Company is seeking strong actors for its upcoming production of Terrence McNally’s poignant and darkly funny two-person drama, “Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune.”
This is an intimate, character-driven play about a short-order cook (Johnny) and a waitress (Frankie) navigating the awkward morning after their first one-night stand, searching for connection in a lonely world. Strong emphasis will be placed on chemistry, vulnerability, and comfort with mature themes and partial nudity.
Audition Details
Date: Friday, January 23, 2026
Time: 7:00pm
Invited Call-backs: Sunday, January 25, 2026
Time: 4:00pm
Location: World Stage Rehearsal Studio (1130 S. Harvard)
Run dates: April 17-26, 2026
Roles Available:
Character Gender Age Range Notes
Frankie Female 30s – 40s Guarded, pragmatic, deeply wary of commitment. Seeking genuine human connection but afraid to admit it.
Johnny Male 30s – 40s Passionate, persistent, an incurable romantic. Full of nervous energy and determined to win Frankie over.
What to Prepare:
Please prepare one contemporary, dramatic monologue (approximately 1-2 minutes) that highlights vulnerability or passion. Sides from the script will also be provided for cold readings.
For questions about auditions, please contact the director, Kathleen Hope at hopekathleen@hotmail.com
Please prepare one contemporary, dramatic monologue (approximately 1-2 minutes) that highlights vulnerability or passion. Sides from the script will also be provided for cold readings.
For questions about auditions, please contact the director, Kathleen Hope at hopekathleen@hotmail.com
