Sex, Love, and Other Bad Ideas
Rubicon Theatre Comapny
Ventura, CA
$100 - $600 Per Gig
Non-union
Posted Yesterday
Engagement 28 November 2026 – 15 December 2026
Casting "Sex, Love, and Other Bad Ideas," a NEW musical comedic-drama about Ellie, a post-menopausal woman who believes her life is over after her narcassitic husband dies and she injures her leg, and the unexpected journey of self-discovery that follows. The breakdown lists character-driven comedic and dramatic roles and several ensemble parts. This is a READING performance.
ELLIE LAWRENCE: Lead, female, 40+, Mezzo pop Belter. Post-menopausal, once-vibrant ad exec turned realtor who thinks her life is over. Using a sharp wit, she swears she's done with men until she embarks on an unexpected journey of self-discovery. Wounded and recovering on crutches after breaking her tibial plateau.
RICHARD WEISS: Lead, Male, 30-56, Bari-Tenor. 55 year old cancer survivor separated from a 30-year loveless marriage. Funny but emotionally damaged; famous from a classic TV show in the 90s, charming in a Billy Crystal way.
BETH FOX: Supporting, Female, 50-79, Comedic alto rock. Quick-witted Southern woman with a South Carolina lowcountry accent. Ellie's old family friend who comes to take care of her while she recovers. Large, take-charge person with no filter who speaks her mind hilariously.
CARA LAWRENCE: Supporting, Female, 20-25, Mezzo modern pop. Ellie's rebellious daughter, a 22-year-old yoga teacher and cannabis influencer struggling with the death of her father.
EMILIO: Lead, Male, 28-40, Classic crooner. Italian, described as gorgeous, sexy, and well-versed in the art of seduction.
GIUSEPPE: Day Player, Male, 30-39. Waiter at a restaurant in Piazza Navona. In his 30s and theatrical.
GIOVANNI: Chorus/Ensemble, Male, 30-40. Emilio's best friend and business partner. Short, dark Italian, whose charm makes up for his Danny DeVito stature. Ensemble Singer.
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ELLIE LAWRENCE: Lead, female, 40+, Mezzo pop Belter. Post-menopausal, once-vibrant ad exec turned realtor who thinks her life is over. Using a sharp wit, she swears she's done with men until she embarks on an unexpected journey of self-discovery. Wounded and recovering on crutches after breaking her tibial plateau.
RICHARD WEISS: Lead, Male, 30-56, Bari-Tenor. 55 year old cancer survivor separated from a 30-year loveless marriage. Funny but emotionally damaged; famous from a classic TV show in the 90s, charming in a Billy Crystal way.
BETH FOX: Supporting, Female, 50-79, Comedic alto rock. Quick-witted Southern woman with a South Carolina lowcountry accent. Ellie's old family friend who comes to take care of her while she recovers. Large, take-charge person with no filter who speaks her mind hilariously.
CARA LAWRENCE: Supporting, Female, 20-25, Mezzo modern pop. Ellie's rebellious daughter, a 22-year-old yoga teacher and cannabis influencer struggling with the death of her father.
EMILIO: Lead, Male, 28-40, Classic crooner. Italian, described as gorgeous, sexy, and well-versed in the art of seduction.
GIUSEPPE: Day Player, Male, 30-39. Waiter at a restaurant in Piazza Navona. In his 30s and theatrical.
GIOVANNI: Chorus/Ensemble, Male, 30-40. Emilio's best friend and business partner. Short, dark Italian, whose charm makes up for his Danny DeVito stature. Ensemble Singer.
PLEASE SUBMIT HEADSHOT AND RESUME TO THE FOLLOWING EMAIL: [email protected]
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