POTUS: Or Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive
Produced in partnership with Long Beach Playhouse
March 2– 3, 2026 | 7 - 9 PM
AUDITION DETAILS
One four-letter word is about to rock 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. When the president unwittingly spins a PR nightmare into a global crisis, the seven brilliant and beleaguered women he relies upon most risk life, liberty, and the pursuit of sanity to keep the commander-in- chief out of trouble. A broad, zany, old-school comedy that earned three 2022 Tony nominations.
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Directed by Kathy Paladino
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Note: roles are open to all ethnicities
HARRIET: (40+) His Chief of Staff
JEAN: (30-60) His Press Secretary
STEPHANIE: (25-60) His Secretary
DUSTY: (20-40) His dalliance
BERNADETTE: (35-55) His Lesbian, incarcerated sister
CHRIS: (25-45): A journalist and nursing mother of twins
MARGARET: (40-60) His Wife
PREPARE
Bring headshot and resume.
Prepare a monologue in the style of the show (Comical Farce) Sides for cold readings will be provided at the auditions.
REHEARSAL
First Read-Through: March 7th noon-4pm
Regular Rehearsal: Monday- Thursday, 7-10pm and some Saturdays.
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Location: Long Beach Playhouse
*Please see beginning rehearsal schedule for specific dates and times.) ​
PERFORMANCE DATES
RUN: April 24th -May 23rd
Fridays & Saturdays 8pm
Sundays at 2pm.
Special performances on Thursday and Sunday nights may be added for private parties and special events.​​​
Our Casting Philosophy
Costa Mesa Playhouse is committed to presenting work that fosters a culture of creativity that represents our community. We seek talent in a thoughtful, inclusive manner rooted in equity and diversity.
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Our Casting Philosopy
Costa Mesa Playhouse is committed to presenting work that fosters a culture of creativity that represents our community. We seek talent in a thoughtful, inclusive manner rooted in equity and diversity.
COSTA MESA PLAYHOUSE
EST 1965