Acme Theater of Weston announces open auditions for:

Losing Patients, written by A. Duke & Virginia Cate, directed by Kelsey McDonough. 

 

Performance Dates:

June 5-20, 2026 (Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 3pm).

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You must be available for all performance dates and tech week (May 31-June 4) to be considered for casting.

 

Audition Dates:

Sunday, March 22 at 6pm

Tuesday, March 24 at 7pm

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Auditions will be held in two time slots each night.

• Sunday (Slot 1) 6pm - 7:15pm

• Sunday (Slot 2) 7:15pm - 8:30pm

 

• Tuesday (Slot 1) 7pm - 8:15pm

• Tuesday (Slot 2) 8:15pm - 9:30pm

 

Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script.

 

Contact director, Kelsey McDonough at kelseymcdonough23@gmail.com, to reserve a spot!

 

Location:
Auditions and performances will be at Acme Theater (377 North Ave, Weston, MA).

 

We are located in the rear building of the Weston United Methodist Church. Parking is available in the back. Enter through the Acme Theater door at the top of the ramp.

Please bring a resume and a current headshot, and be prepared to fill out a conflict calendar for the next 3 months.

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The Story:

A violent thunderstorm rages, a drug dealer is on the loose, the police comb the area for an escaped psychiatric patient, and in the middle of it all sits the stately Silver Crest Manor, a once respected nursing home. Hilarity abounds amidst the confusion as patients disappear, identities are mistaken, and double dealing is revealed. Hold on to your walkers because Losing Patients will keep you guessing and laughing right up to the surprise finish.

Available Roles:

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The Scoundrels

 

Dr. Francis Lang (30s-50s, he/him): Dr. Lang is not a real doctor. He uses a devil-may-care attitude to mask a ruthless, cunning, scheming personality. With one unexpected event after another, his phony facade slowly disappears as his world closes in on him.

 

Clayborne (30s-50s, she/her): A tough, wisecracking, whiskey-drinking nurse with questionable credentials, Clayborne aids and abets Lang and Neal while on work release from the local county prison.

 

Neal / Nina (20s-40s)*: Neal is the spoiled, unscrupulous nephew (or niece) of the missing owner of Silver Crest Manor. Neal masterminded the “Silver Crest Scam” to cash in on his inheritance before it was legally his.

 

The Newcomers

 

Nurse Montgomery (20s-30s, she/her): It’s Beverly’s first day at Silver Crest Manor, and though she is young, attractive, enthusiastic, and seemingly gullible, there is more to Nurse Montgomery than meets the eye. She is not to be taken lightly!

 

Rod Reeler (20s-30s, he/him): Rod is a charming young man who loves pretending to be famous people. He has spent most of his life in and out of various facilities, but he is highly adaptable and a likeable guy. He has a quick mind and is eager to please.

 

Annie (60s-80s, she/her)*: Annie was once a rebellious, irresponsible, globetrotting, wealthy heiress. Now in her golden years, she is rescued from the storm and brought to Silver Crest where she finds herself suffering from amnesia.

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McCoy (30s-70s, he/him)*: A well-dressed, fastidious State Health Inspector, McCoy reeks with an air of superiority. A control freak who is totally unprepared for what he finds at Silver Crest, he crumbles into a babbling, incoherent victim of mistaken identity.

 

The Residents & Locals

 

Benny Goodyear (60s-80s, he/him): Benny is a handyman and permanent resident of Silver Crest Manor. He has a good sense of humor and irony, and is a master of mime since he lost his voice in a minor freak accident a year before the play begins. He is fast on his feet and mischievous in spite of his years.

 

Paduski (60s-80s, she/her)*: A feisty navy retiree, she is unwittingly mistaken for another patient as she merrily plays hide and seek from Dr. Lang. She is happily lost in her second childhood.

 

Henderson (30s-70s, she/her)*: A nearby resident who does volunteer work with the local rescue squad. Full of energy and an old time thorn in the side of Dr. Lang, Henderson loves quoting scripture to people and drives her rescue ambulance with reckless abandon.

 

Notes on Casting:

According to the playwright, the actor playing Neal may be any gender; the character can be referred to as Neal or Nina.

 

The actor cast as Neal may be doubled with McCoy.

 

The actor cast as Paduski may be doubled with Henderson.

 

Rehearsals:

Rehearsals will begin shortly after casting and are based on actor availability. Please be sure to list all known conflicts on your audition form.

 

More Information:

For more information, email the director at kelseymcdonough23@gmail.com

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