Reply to: Cathy Lee-Visscher: cathyleevisscher@gmail.com

AUDITIONS
Upcoming Production
GRAND HORIZONS

We are looking to cast the following roles for our next production, Bess Wohl’s play, GRAND HORIZONS, to be directed by Artistic Director, Cathy Lee-Visscher.

GRAND HORIZONS had its roots at the Williamstown Theater Festival in 2019, before moving to Broadway that same year. Bess Wohl’s Tony Award nominated comedy is a hilarious, heartbreaking commentary on marriage, family, and the wisdom that comes with age – or not.

Bill and Nancy have spent 50 years as husband and wife. They practically breathe in unison and can anticipate each other’s every sigh, snore and sneeze. Over a quiet dinner for two, Bill and Nancy serenely decide to divorce. As the “kids” descend on the Grand Horizons Senior Living Community to mediate, everything they thought they knew about their parents’ outwardly happy lives comes crashing down. As the family grapples with their new reality, each must reckon with their own imperfect past and how their love for each other might express itself in new and unlikely forms.

PERFORMANCE DATES

April 10-12 and April 17-19, 2026
Friday and Saturday Evenings at 7:30pm
Sunday Matinees at 2:00pm
Preview Performance, Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 7:30pm

CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS:

BEN (Male, 45-50) – Nancy and Bill’s eldest son. Largely financially responsible for his parents. An attorney. Worried about his marriage//marriage in general.

BRIAN (Male, 35-42) – Nancy and Bill’s second son. A high school drama teacher. High-strung and lonely. Worried about his school production of “The Crucible” with a cast of 200.

JESS (Female, 30-40) – Ben’s wife; pregnant with their first child. Newly credentialed family therapist (and it sometimes shows). Strong-willed and outspoken.

TOMMY (Male, 25-35) – Brian’s late-night hookup (one scene). Flirty and blunt; a little freaky.

NOTE Actors who are outside the age ranges listed, but feel they can play within those ranges, are strongly encouraged to contact the Director. Please also note that the play contains adult language and sexual situations.

THE REHEARSAL SCHEDULE WILL BE BASED UPON THE AVAILABILITY OF THOSE WHO ARE CAST.

Please contact the director, Cathy Lee-Visscher, by email at cathyleevisscher@gmail.com or by phone at (518) 755-9278.

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Ghent, NY 12075
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