Biloxi Blues

by Neil Simon

Directed by Chole Loose

Show Dates: July 31, August 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 2026

Open Call: Please attend one of the following:
Saturday, April 25, 3:00pm-5:00pm
Sunday, May 3, 12:00pm-2:00pm

Location: Penny Smith Theater rehearsal hall, 118 Cussewago Square, Meadville, PA. Please enter from the east parking lot entrance.

Audition Details: Those auditioning only need to attend ONE audition session.
Scenes for a cold read will be provided.  You may be asked to read for more than one character.

Show Details: Biloxi Blues centers on the experiences of a young army recruit, Eugene Morris Jerome, during World War II. At basic training in Biloxi, Mississippi, Eugene is determined to use his army experiences to help his writing career and keeps detailed memoirs about his experiences. Eugene and his fellow soldiers-in-training suffer under a hard-nosed drill sergeant, Merwin J. Toomey; attempt to stomach the terrible army food served up in the mess hall; and bond over an adventure to visit the local prostitute. Along the way, Eugene is forced to learn about authority, danger, sex, assimilation, bigotry, homosexuality, and love. In the process, he discovers that life can be both ugly and tender.

Character List:
Eugene Morris Jerome, Male, Non-singer, 18-21
Arnold Epstein, Male, Non-singer, 18-21
Sgt. Merwin J. Toomey, Male, Non-singer, middle aged
Roy Selridge, Male, Non-singer, 18-21
Joseph Wykowski, Male, Non-singer, 18-21
Donald “Don” Carney, Male, Tenor, Baritone, Bass, 18-21
James Hennesy, Male, Non-singer, 18-21
Rowena, Female, Non-singer, late 20’s to middle aged
Daisy Hannigan, Female, Non-singer, 18-21

MCT is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in all our productions. We provide equal opportunity in casting as far as our contracts allow.