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Dear Jack, Dear Louise by Ken Ludwig will be directed by Mandy Modic (she/her). Seeking Non-Equity adult actors. Actively seeking all identities, races, and ethnicities for all roles.
Show Description: When two strangers meet by letter during World War II, a captivating love story begins. U.S. Army Captain Jack Ludwig writes to Louise Rabiner, an aspiring actress in New York City, but the expanding war threatens to separate them permanently. This energetic, heartwarming comedy is infused with nostalgic nods to the era’s music, theater, and literature. Inspired by the true, WWII-era courtship of his parents, Tony Award-winning playwright Ken Ludwig fills Dear Jack, Dear Louise with romance, history, and charm.
Time Commitment:
Production Dates:
Please note: We are asking about your conflicts for wider range of availability than may actually be used for rehearsals. Dates/times are subject to change.
Rehearsals – Sat 6/28–Wed 7/16/25: Weekly rehearsals will be chosen from the following times: 6-10pm Tuesdays-Thursdays and 10am-6pm Saturdays & Sundays. On Saturday 7/5, rehearsal is from 9am-1pm. There will be at least one designated day off each week. There is an Understudy rehearsal on Tuesday 7/29, 6-11pm.
Tech Rehearsals – Thu 7/17–Thu 7/24/25 (no rehearsal on Mon 7/21):
• Thu 7/17, 6-11pm
• Fri 7/18, 6-11pm
• Sat 7/19, 10am-4pm
• Sun 7/20, 10am-7:30pm
• Tue 7/22, 6-11pm
• Wed 7/23, 6-11pm
• Thu 7/24, 4-6pm
Previews & Performances – Thu 7/24–Sun 8/3/25:
• Thu 7/24, 7:30pm - Preview
• Fri 7/25, 7:30pm - Opening
• Sat 7/26, 2pm & 7:30pm
• Sun 7/27, 2pm
• Wed 7/30, 2pm
• Thu 7/31, 7:30pm
• Fri 8/1, 7:30pm
• Sat 8/2, 7:30pm
• Sun 8/3, 2pm - Closing
Character Type/Restrictions:
- Jack Ludwig: Masc, About 30 (Principal role) Reserved, shy, small-town gentleman. Jack is a dutiful Army physician. during World War II.
- Louise Rabiner: Femme, early to mid-20s (Principal role) Outgoing, energetic, and not afraid to say what’s on her mind. Louise is an aspiring dancer and actress living in New York City during WWII. Looking for strong comedic skills.
- Understudies: There will be an understudy for each role.
Please let us know if we can assist with any accessibility accommodations or questions to facilitate the casting process.
What to submit and prepare:
To sign up, please go to the Dear Jack, Dear Louise Audition link to choose an audition time.
Then submit an email to casting@metropolisarts.com with DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE in the subject line. Include the following:
- Headshot & resume
- Any conflicts with the production (no tech conflicts allowed)
- Please send in prior to your audition day.
For auditions, please prepare a 1-minute contemporary monologue (comedic or dramatic) of your choice OR prepare one monologue from the play chosen from the options provided in the DJDL Auditions Sides Google folder. Please bring a copy of your headshot/resume to your audition.
Metropolis Casting is dedicated to upholding Metropolis PAC’s values of equal opportunity and engages in a policy of promoting a positive model of diversity, equity, inclusivity, accessibility, and belonging. As such, Metropolis Casting confirms our commitment to equitable hiring practices in order to achieve that goal. We celebrate inclusivity and encourage actors of all genders, ethnicities, body types, and abilities to submit for the roles to which they most identify.
To apply for this job email your details to casting@metropolisarts.com