Goochland Community Theatre

08/17/2026

We are excited to share a fun performance opportunity with you!

In partnership with the Goochland County Circuit Court 200th Anniversary Event, Goochland Community Theatre seeks 5 actors ages 9-18 to perform an original play inspired by the event.

The event date is September 19th, 2026, with admission beginning at 10:00am. The performance will be at 10:30 am.

We will host 3 rehearsals the week of the performance: the evenings of Monday Sept. 14th, Wednesday Sept. 16th, and Friday Sept. 18th, held at the Central High Cultural and Educational Complex.

No auditions necessary!

Caregivers of interested actors should sign them up here: https://gvatheatre.ludus.com/200543237

Remember, participation is completely free!

07/30/2026

UPDATE: We have found an actor! Thank you everyone for sharing!

We’re looking for an Aunt Bella to join our cast of Lost in Yonkers!

All age ranges are encouraged to apply.

Bella Kurnitz is a loving, eccentric aunt who desires a life of her own.

Please send a self-tape of a 60-95 second contemporary serio-comedic monologue to director Luke Freisner via email [email protected].

Lost in Yonkers is GCT’s 2026-27 season opener, to be presented at Central High School Cultural and Educational Center from October 23rd to 25th, 2026. Directed by Luke Freisner.

By America's great comic playwright, this memory play is set in Yonkers in 1942. Bella is 35 years old, mentally challenged, and living at home with her mother, stern Grandma Kurnitz. As the play opens, ne'er-do-well son Eddie deposits his two young sons on the old lady's doorstep. He is financially strapped and taking to the road as a salesman. The boys are left to contend with Grandma, with Bella and her secret romance, and with Louie, her brother, a small-time hoodlum in a strange new world called Yonkers. - Concord Theatricals

Performers can expect a 3 day per week rehearsal schedule.

No performers paid.

07/16/2026

Virtual auditions for our upcoming production of Lost in Yonkers are accepted until TOMORROW, Fri. July 17th at 11:59pm. Please send all self tape videos to [email protected].

We ask all auditioners to please prepare a 60-95 second contemporary serio-comedic monologue.

Callbacks will be held Wednesday, July 22nd from 7pm to 9pm at the Central High Cultural and Educational Complex.

Lost in Yonkers is GCT’s 2026-27 season opener, to be presented at Central High School Cultural and Educational Center from October 23rd to 25th, 2026. Directed by Luke Freisner.

About the Show:

By America's great comic playwright, this memory play is set in Yonkers in 1942. Bella is 35 years old, mentally challenged, and living at home with her mother, stern Grandma Kurnitz. As the play opens, ne'er-do-well son Eddie deposits his two young sons on the old lady's doorstep. He is financially strapped and taking to the road as a salesman. The boys are left to contend with Grandma, with Bella and her secret romance, and with Louie, her brother, a small-time hoodlum in a strange new world called Yonkers. - Concord Theatricals

Character Breakdown:

Jay Kurnitz*: The 15-year-old older brother who acts as an observer and protector of Arty (Male 15-19)

Arty Kurnitz*: The 13-year-old younger brother, bright but timid. Curious and witty. (Male 13-18)

Grandma Kurnitz: The stern, abusive, and uncompromising matriarch who runs a candy store. (Female 65-80)

Bella Kurnitz: The boys' loving, eccentric aunt who desires a life of her own. (Female 30-40)

Uncle Louie: A small-time, tough-talking bagman on the run. Little bit of bite, whole lotta bark (Male 35-50)

Eddie Kurnitz: The boys' father, who leaves them with Grandma to work in the South to pay off debts. (Male 40-50)

Gert Kurnitz: The boys' aunt, who suffers from a peculiar breathing habit the boys find unsettling. (Female 35-50)

*Open to casting minors or adult actors

No performers paid.

Reach out to director Luke Freisner at [email protected] with any questions!

07/13/2026

Our second day of auditions is TODAY! Join us this evening at the Central High School Cultural and Educational Complex in Goochland.

Secure your audition slot now: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4BADA82AA6FAC43-64756692-lost

See post below for additional details.

Good news! We have added an ADDITIONAL DAY for Lost in Yonkers auditions! And we've extended the video submission deadline! We are also looking for youth performers to audition for the roles of Jay and Arty.

Join us for in-person auditions this Monday, July 13th from 7pm to 9pm in the Eagle Theater at the Central High Cultural and Educational Complex at 2748 Dogtown Rd, Goochland, VA 23063.

Virtual auditions accepted until Friday, July 17th 11:59pm. Please send all self tape videos to [email protected].

We ask all auditioners to please prepare a 60-95 second contemporary serio-comedic monologue.

Callbacks will be held Wednesday, July 22nd from 7pm to 9pm at the Central High Cultural and Educational Complex.

Sign up for your audition slot here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4BADA82AA6FAC43-64756692-lost

Lost in Yonkers is GCT’s 2026-27 season opener, to be presented at Central High School Cultural and Educational Center from October 23rd to 25th, 2026. Directed by Luke Freisner.

About the Show:

By America's great comic playwright, this memory play is set in Yonkers in 1942. Bella is 35 years old, mentally challenged, and living at home with her mother, stern Grandma Kurnitz. As the play opens, ne'er-do-well son Eddie deposits his two young sons on the old lady's doorstep. He is financially strapped and taking to the road as a salesman. The boys are left to contend with Grandma, with Bella and her secret romance, and with Louie, her brother, a small-time hoodlum in a strange new world called Yonkers. - Concord Theatricals

Character Breakdown:
Jay Kurnitz*: The 15-year-old older brother who acts as an observer and protector of Arty (Male 15-19)

Arty Kurnitz*: The 13-year-old younger brother, bright but timid. Curious and witty. (Male 13-18)

Grandma Kurnitz: The stern, abusive, and uncompromising matriarch who runs a candy store. (Female 65-80)

Bella Kurnitz: The boys' loving, eccentric aunt who desires a life of her own. (Female 30-40)

Uncle Louie: A small-time, tough-talking bagman on the run. Little bit of bite, whole lotta bark (Male 35-50)

Eddie Kurnitz: The boys' father, who leaves them with Grandma to work in the South to pay off debts. (Male 40-50)

Gert Kurnitz: The boys' aunt, who suffers from a peculiar breathing habit the boys find unsettling. (Female 35-50)

*Open to casting minors or adult actors

No performers paid.

Reach out to director Luke Freisner at [email protected] with any questions!

07/12/2026

Good news! We have added an ADDITIONAL DAY for Lost in Yonkers auditions! And we've extended the video submission deadline! We are also looking for youth performers to audition for the roles of Jay and Arty.

Join us for in-person auditions this Monday, July 13th from 7pm to 9pm in the Eagle Theater at the Central High Cultural and Educational Complex at 2748 Dogtown Rd, Goochland, VA 23063.

Virtual auditions accepted until Friday, July 17th 11:59pm. Please send all self tape videos to [email protected].

We ask all auditioners to please prepare a 60-95 second contemporary serio-comedic monologue.

Callbacks will be held Wednesday, July 22nd from 7pm to 9pm at the Central High Cultural and Educational Complex.

Sign up for your audition slot here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4BADA82AA6FAC43-64756692-lost

Lost in Yonkers is GCT’s 2026-27 season opener, to be presented at Central High School Cultural and Educational Center from October 23rd to 25th, 2026. Directed by Luke Freisner.

About the Show:

By America's great comic playwright, this memory play is set in Yonkers in 1942. Bella is 35 years old, mentally challenged, and living at home with her mother, stern Grandma Kurnitz. As the play opens, ne'er-do-well son Eddie deposits his two young sons on the old lady's doorstep. He is financially strapped and taking to the road as a salesman. The boys are left to contend with Grandma, with Bella and her secret romance, and with Louie, her brother, a small-time hoodlum in a strange new world called Yonkers. - Concord Theatricals

Character Breakdown:
Jay Kurnitz*: The 15-year-old older brother who acts as an observer and protector of Arty (Male 15-19)

Arty Kurnitz*: The 13-year-old younger brother, bright but timid. Curious and witty. (Male 13-18)

Grandma Kurnitz: The stern, abusive, and uncompromising matriarch who runs a candy store. (Female 65-80)

Bella Kurnitz: The boys' loving, eccentric aunt who desires a life of her own. (Female 30-40)

Uncle Louie: A small-time, tough-talking bagman on the run. Little bit of bite, whole lotta bark (Male 35-50)

Eddie Kurnitz: The boys' father, who leaves them with Grandma to work in the South to pay off debts. (Male 40-50)

Gert Kurnitz: The boys' aunt, who suffers from a peculiar breathing habit the boys find unsettling. (Female 35-50)

*Open to casting minors or adult actors

No performers paid.

Reach out to director Luke Freisner at [email protected] with any questions!

07/08/2026

Auditions for Lost in Yonkers by Neil Simon are THIS SATURDAY!

Reserve your audition slot now: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4BADA82AA6FAC43-64651494-lost #/

Lost in Yonkers is GCT’s 2026-27 season opener, to be presented at Central High School Cultural and Educational Center from October 23rd to 25th, 2026. Directed by Luke Freisner.

About the Show:

By America's great comic playwright, this memory play is set in Yonkers in 1942. Bella is 35 years old, mentally challenged, and living at home with her mother, stern Grandma Kurnitz. As the play opens, ne'er-do-well son Eddie deposits his two young sons on the old lady's doorstep. He is financially strapped and taking to the road as a salesman. The boys are left to contend with Grandma, with Bella and her secret romance, and with Louie, her brother, a small-time hoodlum in a strange new world called Yonkers. - Concord Theatricals

Character Breakdown:

Jay Kurnitz*: The 15-year-old older brother who acts as an observer and protector of Arty (Male 15-19)

Arty Kurnitz*: The 13-year-old younger brother, bright but timid. Curious and witty. (Male 13-18)

Grandma Kurnitz: The stern, abusive, and uncompromising matriarch who runs a candy store. (Female 65-80)

Bella Kurnitz: The boys' loving, eccentric aunt who desires a life of her own. (Female 30-40)

Uncle Louie: A small-time, tough-talking bagman on the run. Little bit of bite, whole lotta bark (Male 35-50)

Eddie Kurnitz: The boys' father, who leaves them with Grandma to work in the South to pay off debts. (Male 40-50)

Gert Kurnitz: The boys' aunt, who suffers from a peculiar breathing habit the boys find unsettling. (Female 35-50)

*Open to casting minors or adult actors

Auditions will be held on July 11th from 1 pm to 5 pm. Callbacks will take place Monday, July 13th, from 6 pm to 9 pm. Please prepare a 60-95 second contemporary serio-comedic monologue. If you cannot attend the audition time, you may send a self-tape to [email protected].

In-person auditions will take place at 2748 Dogtown Rd, Goochland, VA 23063

No performers paid.

Any questions? Feel free to email [email protected]

07/06/2026

Don’t miss this great opportunity! The stage management workshop is only 5 days away!

Sign up now: https://www.gvatheatre.org/tickets

Join us for our upcoming stage management workshop: How to Stage Manage! Presented by Crimson Piazza and Goochland Community Theatre.

What is a stage manager? A stage manager supports a production by being the director’s right hand person throughout the rehearsal process and performances.

This workshop is a crash course into stage managing, providing the fundamentals to get started in your local community theatre. Attendees will also participate in example scenarios, putting learned skills into practice.

This workshop is for all who are interested in stage management, assistant stage management, backstage crew, or anyone who just wants to volunteer.

And if after the workshop you’d like to work backstage on one of GCT’s upcoming shows, we always welcome new volunteers to help us during our season!

July 11, 2026
10:00am
Central High School Cultural and Educational Center
2748 Dogtown Rd, Goochland, VA 23063
$10 admission fee

Sign up now: https://www.gvatheatre.org/tickets

07/04/2026

Don’t forget! Auditions for Lost in Yonkers are only a few days away!

Sign up for an audition slot now: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4BADA82AA6FAC43-64651494-lost #/

Goochland Community Theatre is excited to announce auditions for Lost in Yonkers by Neil Simon, directed by Luke Freisner.

Lost in Yonkers will be our 2026-27 season opener, to be presented at Central High School Cultural and Educational Center from October 23rd to 25th, 2026.

About the Show:

By America's great comic playwright, this memory play is set in Yonkers in 1942. Bella is 35 years old, mentally challenged, and living at home with her mother, stern Grandma Kurnitz. As the play opens, ne'er-do-well son Eddie deposits his two young sons on the old lady's doorstep. He is financially strapped and taking to the road as a salesman. The boys are left to contend with Grandma, with Bella and her secret romance, and with Louie, her brother, a small-time hoodlum in a strange new world called Yonkers. - Concord Theatricals

Sign up now: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4BADA82AA6FAC43-64651494-lost #/

Character Breakdown:

Jay Kurnitz*: The 15-year-old older brother who acts as an observer and protector of Arty (Male 15-19)

Arty Kurnitz*: The 13-year-old younger brother, bright but timid. Curious and witty. (Male 13-18)

Grandma Kurnitz: The stern, abusive, and uncompromising matriarch who runs a candy store. (Female 65-80)

Bella Kurnitz: The boys' loving, eccentric aunt who desires a life of her own. (Female 30-40)

Uncle Louie: A small-time, tough-talking bagman on the run. Little bit of bite, whole lotta bark (Male 35-50)

Eddie Kurnitz: The boys' father, who leaves them with Grandma to work in the South to pay off debts. (Male 40-50)

Gert Kurnitz: The boys' aunt, who suffers from a peculiar breathing habit the boys find unsettling. (Female 35-50)

*Open to casting minors or adult actors

Auditions will be held on July 11th from 1 pm to 5 pm. Callbacks will take place Monday, July 13th, from 6 pm to 9 pm. Please prepare a 60-95 second contemporary serio-comedic monologue. If you cannot attend the audition time, you may send a self-tape to [email protected].

In-person auditions will take place at 2748 Dogtown Rd, Goochland, VA 23063

No performers paid.

Any questions? Feel free to email [email protected]

06/23/2026

Join us for our upcoming stage management workshop: How to Stage Manage! Presented by Crimson Piazza and Goochland Community Theatre.

What is a stage manager? A stage manager supports a production by being the director’s right hand person throughout the rehearsal process and performances.

This workshop is a crash course into stage managing, providing the fundamentals to get started in your local community theatre. Attendees will also participate in example scenarios, putting learned skills into practice.

This workshop is for all who are interested in stage management, assistant stage management, backstage crew, or anyone who just wants to volunteer.

And if after the workshop you’d like to work backstage on one of GCT’s upcoming shows, we always welcome new volunteers to help us during our season!

July 11, 2026
10:00am
Central High School Cultural and Educational Center
2748 Dogtown Rd, Goochland, VA 23063
$10 admission fee

Sign up now: https://www.gvatheatre.org/tickets

06/18/2026

Goochland Community Theatre is excited to announce auditions for Lost in Yonkers by Neil Simon, directed by Luke Freisner.

Lost in Yonkers will be our 2026-27 season opener, to be presented at Central High School Cultural and Educational Center from October 23rd to 25th, 2026.

About the Show:

By America's great comic playwright, this memory play is set in Yonkers in 1942. Bella is 35 years old, mentally challenged, and living at home with her mother, stern Grandma Kurnitz. As the play opens, ne'er-do-well son Eddie deposits his two young sons on the old lady's doorstep. He is financially strapped and taking to the road as a salesman. The boys are left to contend with Grandma, with Bella and her secret romance, and with Louie, her brother, a small-time hoodlum in a strange new world called Yonkers. - Concord Theatricals

Sign up now: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4BADA82AA6FAC43-64651494-lost #/

Character Breakdown:

Jay Kurnitz*: The 15-year-old older brother who acts as an observer and protector of Arty (Male 15-19)

Arty Kurnitz*: The 13-year-old younger brother, bright but timid. Curious and witty. (Male 13-18)

Grandma Kurnitz: The stern, abusive, and uncompromising matriarch who runs a candy store. (Female 65-80)

Bella Kurnitz: The boys' loving, eccentric aunt who desires a life of her own. (Female 30-40)

Uncle Louie: A small-time, tough-talking bagman on the run. Little bit of bite, whole lotta bark (Male 35-50)

Eddie Kurnitz: The boys' father, who leaves them with Grandma to work in the South to pay off debts. (Male 40-50)

Gert Kurnitz: The boys' aunt, who suffers from a peculiar breathing habit the boys find unsettling. (Female 35-50)

*Open to casting minors or adult actors

Auditions will be held on July 11th from 1 pm to 5 pm. Callbacks will take place Monday, July 13th, from 6 pm to 9 pm. Please prepare a 60-95 second contemporary serio-comedic monologue. If you cannot attend the audition time, you may send a self-tape to [email protected].

In-person auditions will take place at 2748 Dogtown Rd, Goochland, VA 23063

No performers paid.

Any questions? Feel free to email [email protected]