Reply to: Michelle Macau <[email protected]>

CASTING

DOG MOM

By: Tate Elizabeth Hanyok

Director:  Michelle Macau

REHEARSALS: September 2026

PERFORMANCES:  October 15-25, 2026

All actors are paid.

We welcome actors of all races, genders, ethnicities, and backgrounds to audition.   Also seeking Stage Manager and Technical Director.

Please send a resume with photo (selfie is OK) and short note with interest with the subject line DOG MOM CASTING to [email protected].

Auditions will be arranged with those interested.  For more information about The Open Eye Theater, please visit www.theopeneyetheater.org.

Roles:

LIZ:  Female at least mid 30's plus

DOG:  Female at least mid 30's plus

NELL:  Female older than Liz

RUBEN (DOG):  Male close in age to Liz

SWING:  Male 40's-50's, plays Shelter Worker, Lady Jogger, Male Passerby, Jamie, Dog Park Goer, Man, Alley Cat, Vet

Synopsis:

Liz is a tough-as-nails New Yorker with a life falling apart faster than her morning bagel. When a scruffy stray dog shows up on her stoop, Liz —⁠ the least dog person on the planet —⁠ reluctantly agrees to foster it. This temporary inconvenience quickly turns into a heartwarming and hilarious journey of self-discovery. Who says you can’t teach an old dog (or a stubborn New Yorker) new tricks? In the city that never sleeps, it sometimes takes an unexpected friend to wake up what truly matters and that the most loyal friends find each other when they need it most.

Eight months ago, this play was produced at the B Theater in Sacramento, CA and has had productions in Oregon, Florida, and Virginia since, all to rave reviews.  And soon in the UK.

Please note that the production of The Fantasticks at The Open Eye Theater has been postponed until the spring of 2027.  Dog Mom replaces it for this 2026 season.

Thank you for your interest.

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