HARVEY, a Pulitzer Prize winning comedy, is the story of a perfect gentleman, Elwood
P. Dowd, and his best friend, Harvey -- a pooka, who is a six-foot tall, invisible
rabbit. When Elwood begins introducing Harvey around town, his embarrassed sister,
Veta Louise, and her daughter, Myrtle Mae, determine to commit Elwood to a sanitarium.
A mistake is made, however, and Veta is committed rather than Elwood! Eventually,
the mistake is realized, and a frantic search begins for Elwood and the invisible
pooka, which ends with Elwood appearing, voluntarily, at the sanitarium. In the end,
however, Veta realizes that she loves her brother and his invisible his best friend
just as they are, and doesn’t want either of them to change.
ROLES CASTING
Seeking a company of actors to bring their creativity, comedic sensibilities and unique
talents to this collaborative process.
Gender for all roles are open.
Characters of the Play:
Elwood P. Dowd — A genial, polite, affable man (about 47) whose best friend is Harvey, an invisible
six-foot-three-and-a-half-inch “pookah” (rabbit-like spirit). Elwood is kind, sociable,
and unconcerned with social convention.
Harvey — The unseen companion of Elwood, described in the play as a six-foot, three-and-one-half-inch
pookah (pooka/pookah) who may be either imaginary or real; central to the play’s fantasy/comic
premise.
Veta Louise Simmons — Elwood’s social-climbing sister and Myrtle Mae’s mother; embarrassed by Elwood’s
behavior and initially determined to have him committed to a sanitarium.
Myrtle Mae Simmons — Veta’s daughter (a young woman, late teens/early twenties); anxious about marriageability
and concerned about her mother’s social standing.
William R. Chumley, M.D. — The confident (sometimes pompous) director of Chumley’s Rest, the sanitarium where
much of the action occurs.
Betty Chumley — Dr. Chumley’s wife, a pleasant woman involved in the sanitarium scenes and town
society.
Duane Wilson — The large, muscular attendant/orderly at Chumley’s Rest (often called “Wilson”);
the sanitarium’s strong arm and a comic, practical presence.
Lyman Sanderson, M.D. — A young psychiatrist at Chumley’s Rest; earnest and somewhat inexperienced, involved
in the mistaken-commitment comedy.
Ruth Kelly, R.N. — Head nurse at Chumley’s Rest (young and pretty); involved in the sanitarium staff’s
interactions with Elwood and Veta.
Judge Omar Gaffney — An elderly family friend and lawyer (appears in the Dowd household and later at
the sanitarium), who becomes involved in Veta’s attempts to control events.
E. J. Lofgren — A wise, ultimately sensible cab driver who appears at key moments and offers plainspoken
commentary.
Mrs. Ethel Chauvenet — A wealthy, society matron (member of the “Wednesday Forum”) whose presence heightens
Veta’s social anxieties.
Miss Johnson — The Dowd household’s maid/housekeeper (ensemble role).
AUDITION INFORMATION
Auditions: Monday, August. 17th Stagehouse Theater 4 - 7 p.m.
Callbacks: Wednesday, August 19th Stagehouse Theater 4 - 7 p.m.
What to prepare: Please prepare a two minute comedic monologue or what you believe
shows you best. It's a comedy so... comedy would be great, but not necessary. DO NOT
BRING A CLASSIC OR VERSE MONOLOGUE. Choose something that shows you.
If you are asked to come to callbacks, you will be provided with sides from the show.
If you are unable to attend live auditions, please contact
walterallen.bennett@gcccd.edu as soon as possible to discuss a possible accommodation such as video.
Grossmont College Theatre Arts Department is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion
in our productions. We encourage performers of all races and ethnicities, gender identities,
sexualities, and abilities to attend every audition. Auditions are open to all Grossmont
College students and other interested individuals from the community.
REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE DATESRehearsals:August 24th October 7th, Monday through Friday evenings from 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Saturday, October 3rd 10:00 AM to 6:00PM Saturday, October 3rd is a non-negotiable rehearsal.
Performances:
October 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17 at 7:30pm
October 10 and 17 at 2pm
All Performances will be held in the PVAC
Mayhem on the Oreo Express
By Omri Schein
Directed by Shana Wride
Who stole Carmine Cannoli's chocolate chips? Detective Brioche and Patty Pop Tart
are on the case! Will the mystery be solved before the train pulls into Pastropolis'
main station? Grab a whisk and come and find out!
ROLES CASTING
Seeking a company of actors to play one or more roles, bringing their creativity and
unique talents to this collaborative process. You might be asked to do some physical
character work.
AUDITION INFORMATION
Auditions: Monday, August 17, 4:00-7:00pm
Location: Stagehouse Theatre, 21-247
Callbacks: Wednesday, August 19, 4:00-7:00pm
What to prepare: Please select one of your favorite children's picture books. Using
all of your creativity, prepare a two-to-three-minute version of that story, off book.
You are encouraged to use any creative means to bring us into the essence of the story:
movement, music, objects, etc. OR Prepare a one-minute comedic monologue.
If you are asked to come to callbacks, you may be asked to prepare further materials. Dress
to move.
If you are unable to attend live auditions, please contact
shana.wride@gcccd.edu as soon as possible to discuss a possible accommodation.
Grossmont College Theatre Arts Department is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion
in our productions. We encourage performers of all races and ethnicities, gender identities,
sexualities, and abilities to attend every audition. Auditions are open to all Grossmont
College students and other interested individuals from the community.
REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE DATES
Rehearsals
August 24 - October 20, Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 8:00am - 10:55am
**Please note the early morning timing of this class. In short you need to be up and
ready to start rehearsals and performances BY 8AM.**
Performances:
Tuesdays and Thursday mornings at local elementary schools, October 20 - December
10, 2026
(This will occur during the scheduled class hours and you'll be back to campus and
wrapped up by 10:55am.)
ON CAMPUS Performances:
October 23 at 7:30 pm
October 24 at 2 pm and 7:30 pm