Open Auditions for Finnegan’s Farewell
Universal Preservation Hall is seeking actors and actresses for major roles in the upcoming Off-Broadway production of Finnegan’s Farewell from March 12-15, 2026.
“Finnegan’s Farewell” is an interactive Off-Broadway dinner comedy show that spoofs an Irish Wake, complete with a funeral service and after-wake party plus a buffet dinner including music and dancing.
Auditions are scheduled for 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16 on Zoom. We are seeking men and women actors, singers, and Irish step dancers of all ages. Please RSVP by Sunday, Feb. 16 to TonyTinaCasting@gmail.com with name, email address, and phone number. Audition date and time will be assigned via e-mail. No phone calls, please. Those interested are asked to send a photo and resume’.
Actors must be available for rehearsals (12-7 p.m. Sunday, March 8 and 6-10 p.m. March 9, 10, 11) and all performances. Pay is stipend and an excellent opportunity to work with professional actors from the New York production.
FINNEGANS FAREWELL CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
• PADDY FINNEGAN: Family patriarch, Irish American, Postman 60’s
• MAGGIE FINNEGAN: Family matriarch, lunch lady, 50’s
• PATRICK FINNEGAN: Oldest son, FBI agent, 25-35
• ERIN FINNEGAN: Oldest daughter, teacher, 35-40
• BRIAN FINNEGAN: Youngest son, fireman, 20-30
• COLLEEN FINNEGAN: Youngest daughter, waitress, 20-30
• JIMMY GILBOY: Erin’s husband, 30-35
• BUSTY QUIVERS: Cocktail waitress, 35-40
• MAX GOLDSTEIN: Lawyer, 40’s – 50’S
• TYRONE JEFFERSON: Mailman, MUST TAP DANCE WELL 20’-40’s
• BAGPIPER