Come One, Come all!!
Tuesday, February 3rd starting at 6:30pm.
Auditions will be held in the theater of the Asnuntuck Campus of CT State Community College, 170 Elm Street, Enfield.
Enfield’s Valley Rep Theater Company will hold open auditions for their Spring 2026 production of the full-length comedy, “Love, Sex, and the I.R.S.” by Billy Van Zandt and Jane Milmore.
This is the perfect full-length comedy for tax time! Our story takes place in the 1970’s with two out of work musicians, Jon Trachtman and Leslie Arthur, who share a New York City apartment. Unknown to Leslie, and to save money, Jon has been filing their taxes as a married couple. Their world is turned upside down when the IRS notifies them that they are going to be audited. The only way to survive the inquisition is for Leslie to masquerade as housewife, aided by Jon’s fiancée, Kate. The hilarity is compounded by the fact that Leslie and Kate are having an affair behind Jon’s back, Jon’s mother unexpectedly arrives to meet her future daughter-in-law, and Leslie’s ex-girlfriend shows up demanding to know why Leslie won’t see her anymore. This fast-paced romp is a cross between I Love Lucy and Some Like It Hot.
Jon Trachtman (male) 20’s to 30’s. A struggling musician who is good with numbers. He prepares taxes for him and his roommate, Leslie. When he realizes he can save money by capitalizing on Leslie’s name, he files their taxes as a married couple, which serves as the catalyst this chaotic comedy.
Leslie Arthur (male) 20’s to 30’s. A struggling musician and Jon’s roommate. Somewhat gawky and easily intimidated. When Jon and Leslie are audited by the IRS, he is forced to disguise himself as a woman and ends up in a web that he cannot escape from.
Kate Dennis (female) 20’s to 30’s. Jon’s fiancee who is having one final fling with Leslie before the wedding. She is clever and quick-thinking; however she complicates all aspects of the fiasco.
Floyd Spinner (male) 40’s to 60’s. A high-strung IRS agent who initially brings fear to Jon and Leslie, but transforms into a drunken, vibrant “party animal” after drinking alcohol.
Vivian Trachtman (female) 40’s to 60’s. Jon’s mother from out of town who arrives unexpectedly to help with planning her son’s wedding. Having never met her son’s fiancee, she is appalled when Leslie is introduced as the bride-to-be. She also becomes increasingly drunk and comedic as the plot unfolds.
Mr. Jansen (male or female) 30’s to 60’s. A nosy and beer swilling landlord who provides comedic, disruptive interruptions. He is intent on keeping women out of the apartment.
Connie (female) 20’s to 30’s. Leslie’s ditzy, talkative girlfriend who stops by to find out why Leslie has been avoiding her.
Arnold Grunion (male or female) 20’s to 60’s. A shady, eccentric character who acts as a justice of the peace.