Moon Over Buffalo 

  Cast & Crew List for Moon Over Buffalo:

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Be sure to pick up a UIL OAP Production Contract and initial for your role in the Black Box. Both must be completed by December 18, 2025.

"Moon Over Buffalo" is a comedic play set in 1953 about George and Charlotte Hay, a fading husband-and-wife acting team performing in Buffalo, New York. They learn that famed director Frank Capra might be coming to see their matinee, offering them a chance at Hollywood stardom in a remake of "The Scarlet Pimpernel". The play revolves around the chaotic events backstage as they try to impress Capra, amidst personal issues, including George's affair and Charlotte's desire to leave the partnership. 

George Hay - (Male, 50s) very dramatic, a slapstick type, over-the-top actor Must be able to do strong physical comedy, including pratfalls, running, stage combat (fencing), etc.

 Charlotte Hay - (Female, 50s) She helps to run the acting troupe and plays all the leads even those for which she is a bit too old. Must be able to do an upper-class British accent. 

Ethel - (Female, 70s) Charlotte's mother. Grumpy, trouble-maker, hard of hearing, leading to comic misunderstandings. Should have huge stage presence and strong comedic skills. 

Rosalind “Roz” Hay - (Female, 20-30 years old) George and Charlotte's daughter, used to be an actress and a member of their acting troupe, but she decided that she wanted a real career, so she left - determined never to act again - or be like her parents. Must be able to do an upper-class British accent. 

Eileen - (early 20s) is an aspiring actress, eager to please. She has a crush on George and has been having a fling with him.

 Howard - (late 20s-early 30s) – a weatherman and Rosalind's fiancé. He comes across as a wimp, a little annoying, nervous, and very excitable. Must be able to do strong physical comedy. 

Paul - (late 20s-early 30s) is a member of the acting troupe, who used to be with Rosalind and still loves her and wants her back; but he is an actor firstand foremost, so he wouldn't leave the troupe to be with her. Must be able to do strong physical comedy 

Richard - (50s) He is George and Charlotte's attorney, but he is in love with Charlotte always trying to get her to leave George. He is wealthy and used to getting what he wants, and he is both amused and perplexed by the Hay family