My Big Gay Italian Wedding - Open Auditions and Production Volunteer Opportunities
Schedule
Sun, 11 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Mon, 12 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
4333 Gunn Hwy, Tampa, FL, United States, Florida 33618 | Tampa, FL
Carrollwood Players Theatre announces open auditions and offstage production opportunities for:My Big Gay Italian Wedding
by Anthony Wilkinson
A Black Box Comedy
Directed by Kevin Still
Andrew and Anthony are getting married – and everyone wants to "help"!
My Big Gay Italian Wedding spins into a hysterical fiasco as everyone tries to have their way.
From a saboteur ex-boyfriend to a loud, opinionated, outspoken Italian mother, personalities and cultures collide in a music and dance-filled extravaganza of hilarity. Will love win in this a big Italian family? Come find out.
Presented with the support of the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners.
My Big Gay Italian Wedding is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com
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AUDITION DATES:
Sunday, January 11th, 2026 at 7 p.m.
AND
Monday, January 12th, 2026 at 7 p.m.
Auditions will be at Carrollwood Players Theatre, 4333 Gunn Highway, Tampa, FL, 33618
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PRODUCTION DATES:
March 27th - April 5th, 2026
Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m.
Sundays at 2 p.m.
Call time for all performers and crew on performance dates is 1 hour prior to showtime.
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Tech Week:
March 23rd - 26th, 2026
Performers and some production volunteers/crew MUST be available for all tech week rehearsals and all performances. There are no exceptions!
You MUST complete the online sign-up form in advance to attend this audition or be considered for production volunteer opportunities. PLEASE LIST ALL POTENTIAL DATE SCHEDULE CONFLICTS ON THIS ONLINE FORM.
Complete the form at:
https://forms.gle/BJ5AeJNCZ6cMuhAx6
IMPORTANT: If you have SIGNIFICANT conflicts between auditions and tech week, please carefully consider whether or not you are in a position to participate in this production. We are looking for performers who are AVAILABLE and COMMITTED to this production.
Please take care to complete the conflict section of this form accurately and completely. Casting and staffing decisions and rehearsal schedules are based in part on information you provide about potential conflict dates.
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Rehearsals:
The exact rehearsal schedule is to be determined, but rehearsals are usually 2-3 days per week, mostly weekday nights, but there may be rehearsals on Saturdays in the daytime and/or Sundays in the evening. Weekday evening rehearsals generally begin at 7 p.m. and can last as late as 10 p.m. (possibly later during tech week) Sunday evening rehearsals generally begin at 6 p.m. and can last as late as 10 p.m. There will be a total of approximately 20-25 rehearsals for this production.
The rehearsal schedule intensifies as opening night draws closer. Tech week rehearsals often run later into the evening.
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No experience is necessary. All roles are open. All ethnicities, identities and abilities are strongly encouraged to audition for any and all roles. This is a non-paid opportunity.
Headshots and resumes are encouraged but not required.
You may send in advance to [email protected]
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Production Volunteer Opportunities: Let us know what you are interested in helping with!
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Casting:
Please be advised that this show features heavy LGBTQIA+ subject matter. Some roles require same sex kisses (M/M and F/F), romantic situations, and may include light choreography and singing. We are looking for a diverse cast of adult actors across all age groups that have really good comedic chops.
Roles Available:
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LEADS:
ANTHONY PINNUNZIATO - 20s-30s male. Our every-man. Pollyanna Guido from Bay Ridge.
ANDREW POLINSKI - late 20s-30s male. Handsome and stylish yet devoted to one man only. Dashing and charming.
ANGELA PINNUNZIATO - late 40s female. A lovingly over-bearing, overpowering Italian mother hen. Rules the roost with an irori fist and a wooden spatula. Anthony's mother.
JOSEPH PINNUNZIATO/FATHER ROSALIA - late 40s male. Joseph is Anthony's loud Italian father whose word is law and whose home is his castle. Father Rosalia is the crush of every parishioner, both male and female. Tries hard to resist the temptations of flesh, both male and female. Note: These two roles can be played by the same actor if needed.
GREGORIO - 20s -30s male. Smoking hot and extremely narcissistic. Does not take rejection well. Always has something up his sleeve.
MAURIZIO LEGRANDE- late 20s-40s male. Outlandishly dressed over the top, flamboyant wedding coordinator. He has an accent that cannot be pegged down.
SUPPORTING:
MARIO – 20s-30s male. Uptight fashionista. Anthony’s best friend and protector. The most fabulous dancer in Brooklyn. Anthony’s Best Man.
LUCIA - 20s - 30s female. Brassy, trendy Italian woman. Anthony's dependable, reliable best friend. A feminine, pretty lipstick lesbian, classy and sophisticated until challenged. Maid of Honor.
CONNIE - 20s - 30s female. Lucia's nemesis. Just as pretty, but much tougher. The gum chewing mouth of a truck driver who doesn't take crap from anyone. Bridesmaid.
MARIA - 20s female. Anthony's flighty, heavy-set, sweet and self-absorbed baby sister. Aspirations of stardom, but a fizzled sense of reality. She is a Broadway actress wannabe and fancies herself a tremendous singer. Some singing ability needed for this role.
RODNEY - 30s male. Sassy and spirited. Always up for an adventure. In love with Frankie. Reveals himself in drag in Act Two.
AUNT TONIANN - 30s-early 40s female. Angela's fussy younger Italian sister. Lives to torment her brother-in-law. Sports the biggest of hair and always (thinks she's) dressed to the nines.
FRANKIE - late 20s-late 30s male. Tough, good-looking Italian stud. No-nonsense, out, and proud. The straight acting gay guy in the bunch. Groomsman.
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What to Prepare:
Auditions will include cold readings from the script. We will be looking for characterization and good comedic timing.
VIDEO AUDITIONS - PLEASE NOTE: We prefer to see all auditions in person. Requests for video submissions will only be considered if we are unable to source sufficient talent from those auditioning in person. If you wish to audition by video only, there is no need to complete this form. Please email us at [email protected] and we'll put you on our backup list.
Alternate audition dates: We regret we are not able to schedule an alternate audition date for you.
What to expect on your audition date:
We expect a LARGE turnout for auditions, and space is LIMITED. We regret we cannot admit any guests, companions, or observers.
Auditions begin at 7 p.m. and doors will open at 6:45 p.m. IMPORTANT information is covered at the beginning of each session, therefore it is imperative that you are prepared to begin on time. No auditioners will be admitted after 7:05 p.m.
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You MAY apply to audition AND apply for offstage opportunities (in the event you are not cast), though some offstage positions may be filled prior to the audition dates. If you apply to audition AND to volunteer offstage, we will assume your first preference is to perform.
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Questions may be directed to [email protected]
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4333 Gunn Hwy, Tampa, FL, United States, Florida 33618
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