Written by Steve Martin
Directed by Stephen Deininger

Audition Dates and Info:

Thurs., Feb. 6 | 7 - 9:30 p.m.
Sat., Feb. 8 | 6 - 8:30 p.m.

Callbacks - Sun., Feb 9 at 2 p.m.

Sign-up for an audition slot using Sign-Up Genius - click here. Time slots are limited to 5 people per 30–minute block.

Auditioners will be given a brief scene from the play to study and then read. Headshots & resumes are not required, but gladly accepted.

Video submissions are NOT accepted.

Location:

Vagabond Players
806 S. Broadway
Baltimore, MD 21231

Play Synopsis:

This long-running off-Broadway absurdist comedy places Albert Einstein and Pablo Picasso in a Parisian cafe in 1904, just before the renowned scientist transformed physics with his theory of relativity and the celebrated painter set the art world afire with cubism. In his first comedy for the stage, the popular actor and screenwriter Steve Martin plays fast and loose with fact, fame, and fortune as these two geniuses muse on the century’s achievements and prospects, as well as other fanciful topics, with infectious dizziness. Bystanders, including Picasso’s agent, the bartender and his mistress, Picasso’s date, an elderly philosopher, Charles Dabernow Schmendiman, and an idiot inventor introduce additional flourishes of humor. The final surprise patron to join the merriment at the Lapin Agile is a charismatic dark-haired singer, time-warped in from a later era.

Production Dates:

May 30 – June 22, 2025. Performances Fri./Sat. at 8 p.m.; Sun. at 2 p.m.
Special Performance Thursday, June 19 at 8 p.m.

Rehearsal Dates:

Rehearsals will begin in mid-March and will be held 3 nights a week.

Character Descriptions:

ALL ROLES ARE OPEN Vagabond Players is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage actors of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexualities, abilities, and ages to audition. We are a nonprofit, non-union theatre. Actors will receive a $100 stipend.

Freddy – The owner and bartender of the Lapin Agile. He is the boyfriend of Germaine, and seems to be a simple-minded man but has simple depth

Gaston – An abrupt and direct old Frenchman with prostate problems, who talks plainly and seems to care only about sex and drinking

Germaine – A waitress at the Lapin Agile. She is Freddy’s girlfriend and a very thoughtful and beautiful woman

Albert Einstein - A 25-year-old scientist with big aspirations, a genius, with a book on the way called The Special Theory of Relativity; often finds himself having to explain his theories and thoughts in a simpler fashion to the rest of the group, as he is wise beyond his years

Suzanne - A beautiful young woman who is infatuated with Picasso

Sagot - Picasso’s art dealer; Lives to make money from art

Pablo Picasso - A talented and charismatic 23-year-old painter; Extremely egotistical and self-confident, he is a serial womanizer and master of manipulation

Charles Dabernow Schmendiman - A young inventor with huge dreams and little knowledge; Although he is hardworking, he is overshadowed by the genius and talent of Einstein and Picasso

A Visitor - Elvis, who travels through time

Due to the intimate nature of our shows and venue – we strongly encourage all participants to be COVID and flu vaccinated for the safety of the entire production team.