Auditions

ABOUT THE SHOW

Ben Lyons is dying. Now, the family must grapple with the impending death of its patriarch. When Ben Lyons’ wife, RIta, and their grown children gather to say goodbye, they learn that despite being a family, each of them is utterly isolated. Afraid of closeness and afraid of solitude, they are propelled into foreign territory – human connection.

REHEARSALS

Sunday, February 1, 2026 – Time TBD – First Rehearsal
Sunday, March 15, 2026 – Time TBD – First Tech Rehearsal (no conflicts permitted past this date)

PERFORMANCES

Performances will take place in the Downtown location on the third floor of the historic Morley Building above the Ballet Western Reserve studios (220 W. Boardman St. Youngstown, OH 44503) on the following dates:

Friday, March 20, 2026 – 7:30pm
Saturday, March 21, 2026 – 7:30pm
Sunday, March 22, 2026 – 2:30pm
Friday, March 27, 2026 – 7:30pm
Saturday, March 28, 2026 – 7:30pm
Sunday, March 29, 2026 – 2:30pm

AUDITION DATE / TIME:

Auditions will take place in the Front Room of the Youngstown Playhouse (600 Playhouse Lane Youngstown, OH 44511) on the following dates:

• Sunday, January 25, 6:00pm-9:00pm
• Monday, January 26, 6:00pm-9:00pm

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:

Please prepare a 1 minute, contemporary, comedic/seriocomic monologue and be prepared to read from the script. Selected sides will be provided. 

SEEKING:

The following roles are open:

• Ben Lyons: a dying man, although he is at the end of his life, he is not without energy – 70s
• Rita Lyons*: ROLE IS FILLED – Ben’s wife, 60s-70s
• Lisa Lyons: their daughter: an alcoholic mother trying her best, late 30s
• Curtis Lyons: their son: estranged, queer, short story writer with a secret, 30s
• A Nurse: no nonsense attitude, old enough to be a nurse (40s listed in script, but not a hard requirement)
• Brian: a very attractive real-estate broker, late 20s-early 30s.

*Please note: The role of Rita Lyons has been filled, all other roles remain OPEN. 

AUDITION SIGN UPS:

Please visit https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A49ADA62BAAF4CE9-61574195-thelyons#/ to sign up for an audition appointment.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY STATEMENT

The production team for The Lyons is committed to celebrating individuals’ talents and consciously creating equal and inclusive opportunities for performers. As such, performers of any and all races, nationalities, gender identities, sexual orientations, body types, religious affiliations, and performers with mental or physical disabilities are strongly encouraged to audition. If you are in need of special accommodations to support your audition and/or involvement in the production, please email Production Coordinator Caitlyn Santiago at caitlyn@youngstownplayhouse.org before your audition so we can arrange for those accommodations to be met.