Chapin Theatre Company

Next Audition:

Nana's Naughty Knickers

by Katherine DiSaviro
Directed by Jane Peterson
Produced by Jim DeFelice

Audition Dates: March 1 & 2 at 7 PM each evening at Chapin Theatre Classroom Building ("Julia’s House") at 830 Columbia Ave, Chapin, SC 29036

Callbacks (if necessary): Monday, March 16 at 7 PM at Julia’s House

Performance Dates: May 14 - 31, 2026 at Chapin Theatre

Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. For more information, contact Jane Peterson at jjanepeterson18@gmail.com or Jim DeFelice at jim@chapintheatre.org.

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SYNOPSIS: Bridget is planning to stay with her grandmother for the summer before law school starts. However, what Bridget sees as a unique opportunity to stay with her favorite “Nana” in New York for the summer quickly turns into an experience she’ll never forget. It seems her sweet Nana is running an illegal boutique from her apartment, selling handmade naughty knickers to every senior citizen in the five-borough area! Will Bridget be able to handle all the excitement? Will her Nana get arrested – or worse – evicted?

Available roles:

• SYLVIA CHARLES (Age 65+)—In her early 80s, with the spunk of someone much younger, is living like she’s in her early twenties. She is the mastermind behind Saucy Slips, Etc., her illegal senior lingerie business, and the proud tenant of a rent-controlled apartment in New York City.
• BRIDGET CHARLES (mid to late 20s)—Sylvia’s unsuspecting, 20-something, soon-to-be-law-student granddaughter. Bridget is coming to live with her Nana before she starts law school.
• TOM O’GRADY (late 20s to early 30s)—The newest cop on the force, happily assigned to the beat where Sylvia’s apartment is. He has a crush on Bridget. Everyone’s friend.
• GIL SCHMIDT (60+)—The landlord, overly eager to rid himself of his aged tenants.
• HEATHER VAN PREE (20-30)— Employee of a very different lingerie company, Saucy Lips. Heather is looking not only for her missing boxes, but for better opportunities, like a modeling career or even just a better job.
• CLAIR (60+)—The big client.
• VOICE - (age is flexible) The man at the front desk. Slightly bored and always sarcastic. NOTE: This may be a role that is double-cast with one of the UPS men.
• UPS MAN - (20s+) Cute and a little lonely.
• OTHER UPS MAN - Any age. The strong and silent type.