Waiting in the wings

February 20, 21, 27, 28, March 1, 6, and 7, 2026

Noel Coward’s gentle drama about The Wings, a Retirement home for actresses on hard times. Faded “stars” pass the days with nostalgia and board games until a new tenant arrives stirring up old rivalries. Often touching, sometimes inspiring, and always entertaining, it reminds us that, as Bette Davis said, “Growing old ain’t for sissies.”

Audition Schedule:

(Fitness Room downstairs, near the theater)

Synopsis:

Coward’s tribute to theater is set in a retirement home for actresses in the 1940’s. Residents are all former stars. Jealousies abound, especially between Lotta and another who was also married to her former husband. A tragedy brings them to their senses and a new solarium brings out everyone’s good nature.

Playing ages are listed next to the characters on the audition form, and are flexible. Auditions will consist of cold reads from the script. English accents are a must with the exception of Deidre who has an Irish accent. The character of Maud should be able to play the piano, and the rest of the residents need to be able to carry a tune.

Rehearsals:

Will begin on January 5 and run Monday through Thursday from 7 to 10 most nights, with the venue TBD.

Performances:

Are from 2-20 to 3-7 Friday and Saturday nights at 8 with one matinee on Sunday 3-1 at 2:30.

There is no pay, all roles are open and all ethnicities are encouraged to audition. No Equity Union performers please. We are a non-profit, amateur theater group using a 400-seat auditorium.