Audition Notice – FOLKS YOU MEET IN LONGS

By Lee Cataluna

Directed by Kimo Apaka & Rachel Klein

Audition Date:

March 25 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Please arrive prior to the auditions start time

Location:

The Keawe Theater (280 Keawe St., Hilo)

Performance Dates:

May 29-June 7

Step into the aisles of Hawaii’s most iconic store in this funny, heartfelt, and sharply observant play about everyday life in the islands. Folks You Meet in Longs is a series of colorful monologues featuring the unforgettable characters who pass through the doors of a Longs Drugs—locals, aunties, teenagers, workers, and kupuna—each sharing their own hilarious, touching, and sometimes surprising story.

This fast-paced ensemble piece celebrates Hawaii’s unique voices, pidgin humor, and the small moments that reveal who we really are. Actors will have the chance to bring multiple vibrant characters to life in a show full of personality, heart, and local flavor.

Auditions are open to performers of all experience levels who are excited to tell local stories and embody the wide range of people you might meet on any given day in Longs.

Audition Details:

• Sides will be provided at auditions
• Prepared stories, short monologues or jokes are encouraged but not required
• Headshots and resumes encouraged but not required
• Audition forms will be provided and collected from all auditionees

Roles Available:

• Nadine Tam Sing – A longtime Longs cashier who has seen every kind of customer come through the store
• Mrs. Takenaka – A chatty kupuna sharing a gossip-filled story about a neighborhood mishap.
• Corinna Molina – A blunt middle school girl teasing her friend in the cosmetics aisle.
• RJ. Jr. – A teenage boy passionately trying to convince his girlfriend he’s faithful.
• Harlan Campos – A proud father reflecting on his tough, determined son.
• Deatra Lanning – A frazzled mother chasing her mischievous child through the store.
• Tommy Pinto – A man sent on an absurd errand to buy dozens of coffee filters.
• Lisa Kama – A woman determined to track down a jar of pickled mango.
• Ginny Dias – A shopper struggling to remember everything on her grocery list.
• Verna – An enthusiastic neighbor offering unsolicited home design advice.
• Doreen Taeza – A woman recounting a long-running feud with her sister.
• Tsukebe Uncle Richard – A creepy uncle recalling an uncomfortable family story.
• Bill Thompson – A man reflecting on a small but meaningful moment of acceptance.
• Randy Kama – A husband trying to explain a suspicious trip to Las Vegas.
• Grampa Joji – An elderly man reminiscing about the hard days of plantation life.
• Cheryl Moana Marie Sakata – A woman suddenly realizing how routine her life has become.
• Crazy Aunty Cookie – An eccentric auntie sharing strange relationship advice.
• Curt Lum – A man recounting a desperate race home during a stomach emergency.
• Larry Tanouye – A Longs employee reflecting on dreams he never pursued.
• Enola Vargas – A worker getting revenge after a humiliating night becomes office gossip.
• Delores Kinores – An outspoken auntie giving blunt opinions about life and health.
• Officer Wolverton Kahaunaele – A police officer delivering an overly formal report about a strange incident.
• Linda Hamamoto – A lonely bank worker who secretly enjoys watching the car wash crew.
• John “John-Boy” Monrovia – A man defending himself in court while revealing more than intended.
• Anna Simao – A woman reflecting on a relationship she should have trusted her instincts about.
• Junior – A hardworking car wash employee admired by customers.
• Josephine Lei Peralta – An older woman sharing observations about aging.
• Kaipo Balmores – A young man speaking about identity and local pride.
• Rhondalei Alvarado – A woman reflecting on family expectations.
• Bully Botelho – A man trying on slippers while revealing his personality.
• Bernetta De Coito – A woman telling the story of an unfortunate accident.
• Uncle Choochie – A local uncle hilariously struggling with modern technology.
• Chris Chronic – A paranoid man convinced people are watching him.
• Georgie Kam (“Mrs. Longs”) – A symbolic figure representing the spirit of the store.

NOTE: Just as there are all kinds of people in Longs, we need all kinds of people for this show! There are plenty of pidgin speaking and non-pidgin speaking roles.

Questions? Contact hilocommunityplayers@gmail.com

FOLKS YOU MEET IN LONGS is presented by arrangement with Lee Cataluna.