Fur Elise: The Story of a Masterpiece - A New Play - Casting 5 Phoenix Actors

Seeking Talent From: Arizona

Union Status: Non-Union

Pay: Pays $300-$500 depending on the role.

Posted: 7/20/2026 Deadline for Submissions: 9/2/2026

Calling all stage actors in the Phoenix AZ area, travel will not be covered. A new play about the origins of a certain famous piano piece, "Fur Elise: The Story of a Masterpiece". No musical ability is required. Scripts are available on request.

Casting / Shoot Info

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Live Audition Dates: September, 2026
Performance Dates: November, 2026
Location: ASU Kerr Cultural Center in Scottsdale, Arizona

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Therese Malfatti (later Ghost of Therese Malfatti |Female |Any Ethnicity |Age: 20–30 |Role Type: Principal

Modestly wealthy Viennese woman in her 20s with the ambition to rise higher. Much higher.

Pay: $500 flat rate

Ludwig van Beethoven |Male |Any Ethnicity |Age: 35–45 |Role Type: Principal

Stocky and intense, Europe’s most celebrated composer, gruff and loud, losing his hearing. Endearing and caring only when making or talking about music.

Pay: $500 flat rate

Elise Barensfeld |Female |Any Ethnicity |Age: 18–20 |Role Type: Supporting

Starry-eyed student of Beethoven, from rural Austria. Young-looking adult woman, 18-20, to play the 13-year-old Elise.

Pay: $500 flat rate

Babette Bredl |Female |Any Ethnicity |Age: 40–60 |Role Type: Supporting

Middle-aged, middle-class woman with a penchant for chat.

Pay: $300 flat rate

Maelzel and Ludwig Nohl |Male |Any Ethnicity |Age: 40–65 |Role Type: Supporting

Maelzel: mid-40s, inventor and charlatan, friend to Beethoven. This actor plays a second role of Nohl, as musicologist in the short final scene.

Pay: $500 flat rate