Summer Place Theatre, Naperville's community theatre since 1966, is pleased to announce auditions for the first production of our 52nd season, BLEACHER BUMS, conceived by Joe Mantegna and written by The Organic Theatre Company. Help us bring to the stage this nostalgic look at Cub fans! Our production runs two weekends from June 8-17 and is directed by Craig Fisher.

Audition dates are Thursday, April 19 beginning at 7:00 pm and Saturday, April 21 beginning at 1:00 pm at the Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center, 305 Jackson Avenue, Naperville, IL.

Here are the Bleacher Bum characters: (Ages may be adjusted)

- Melody: An attractive and serious sun-worshipper.
- Greg: A savvy, funny, and gentle man in his 20's. He has been blind from birth.
- Zig: A large man in his 50's. He can bellow and chew on a cigar simultaneously.
- Decker: A successful, energetic businessman, ~40 years old.
- Richie: In his 20's. Quite the nerd.
- Marvin: A professional gambler, 30 or so. Not a terribly sympathetic character.
- Cheerleader: A hyperactive fanatic in his teens or 20's.
- Rose: Zig's wife of 30 years and a closet Cub fan.
- The Kid: A little kid.
- The Announcer at Wrigley Field: Voice only

No prior experience is required. Sections of the script will be supplied during auditions. Auditionees will be placed into groups to read from the script pages.

Bring a theatre resume if you have one. Know your calendar for the next 8 weeks so you can provide a list of potential rehearsal conflicts. Please email bleacherbums@summerplacetheatre.org with any questions.

Lots of good info on Wikipedia and Youtube if you'd like to know more about the show before you audition.

Sections of the script will be supplied during auditions. Auditionees will be placed into groups to read from the script pages.

Bring a theatre resume if you have one. No prior experience is required. Know your calendar for the next 8 weeks so you can provide a list of potential rehearsal conflicts. Please email bleacherbums@summerplacetheatre.org with any questions.

Our production runs two weekends from June 8-17 and is directed by Craig Fisher.

“Bleacher Bums” is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC.