The Legend of Georgia McBride
By Matthew Lopez
Directed by Michael Lopez
Auditions: Saturday January 9 @ 12pm & Monday January 11 @7pm
Callbacks by Invitation Tuesday January 12 @7pm
The Legend of Georgia McBride is a comedy about a young, broke Elvis impersonator named Casey in a rundown Florida bar who, after losing his job and discovering his wife is pregnant, is forced to trade his blue suede shoes for drag queen attire to make ends meet, leading to a journey of self-discovery, found family, and reinvention. The play is known for its humor, heart, and uplifting celebration of self-expression, and exploring themes of identity, family, and performance featuring music but not being a traditional musical.
All actors-Please be prepared to cold read from the script
Please bring a current headshot and resume and prepare to list ALL conflicts.
Rehearsals start Sat., Jan 16
Typical Rehearsal are:
Mon.-Weds. 7-10pm & Sats. 11am-5pm
Performances: February 26 through March 21, 2027
Thurs–Sat at 7:30pm
Sundays at 2:00pm
Saturday matinees March 6th and 20th at 2:00pm
Rehearsals at Cabrillo Playhouse
We welcome and encourage performers of ALL races, ages, gender identities, abilities, body types and ethnicities to audition.
There is a $100 stipend offered
Age: 20-30- A young, struggling Elvis Presley impersonator working at a run-down bar in the Florida Panhandle. When he loses his gig and faces impending fatherhood with his wife, he transitions into a lip-syncing drag queen named Georgia McBride. He is open-hearted, earnest, and discovers an unexpected artistic voice
Age: 30’s – 50’s – An experienced and resilient drag queen. Out of necessity and kindness, Tracy takes Casey under her wing, mentoring him through the nuances, glamour, and mechanics of drag performance.
Age 20’s-30’s – Played by the same actor. Rexy is a sharp-tongued, hard-drinking drag queen whose meltdown sets off Casey’s chance to step on stage.
Jason is Jo’s conservative, blue-collar friend or visitor (or landlord/acquaintance depending on staging) who contrasts the theatrical world.
Age: 20’s, African-American – Casey’s grounded, loving, and pregnant wife. She represents the real-world stakes of Casey’s financial crisis, and her reaction to his secret double life is a central emotional pivot of the story
Age: 40’s-60’s- The owner/MC of the failing, dive-bar club in Florida. Desperate to keep his business afloat, he fires Casey as Elvis and trades him out for Tracy’s drag show—which ultimately revives the club.