Facing economic disaster, the tiny Duchy of Grand Fenwick declares war on the United States, hoping to lose horribly and inspire its very own Marshall Plan. The leader of the Fenwickian forces, however, Tully Bascom, isn't let in on the plot. He infuriatingly *succeeds* in his invasion of New York, capturing the devastating new Q-bomb and bringing the United States to the negotiating table, the results of which could just spell... world peace. A stage adaptation of the classic comedic novel by Leonard Wibberly and hit 1959 movie."
Tully: A simple bird enthusiast, suddenly the leader of the armed forces of Grand Fenwick.
Gloriana: 22-year-old Duchess of Grand Fenwick.
Montjoy: her uncle, an aristocrat.
Benter: her opposition advisor, the people's man.
President: a competent, likeable commander-in-chief.
Beston: his secretary of state.
General Snippet: a career army man, a stuffed shirt.
Jill & Debbie: his daughters, tough military girls.
Professor Kokintz: Columbia University physicist, inventor of the Q-bomb.
Soldiers, scientists, servants, peasants, tourists, students, reporters, & White House staff.
Open casting of all ages (except where noted that actors must be able to portray age/relationship indicated) and genders. Where a character must be male or female, they may be played by any gender. Some roles may be doubled. All roles are unpaid.
Performances May 8-17, 2026. No show Mother's Day, Thursday evening show May 14. 1-2 weeknight rehearsals per week (no Tuesdays) and 1-2 weekend (Saturday afternoon/Sunday evening). All actors will not be called to all rehearsals. Please bring conflicts to audition and come prepared to read sides from the script.
Further questions can be directed to salemplayers@salem-catonsville.org / 410-747-0720
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