
Coming to Selsdon Hall on 8th – 11th May 2025, CODA will present Stephen Sondheim’s musical comedy, Company.
On the night of his 35th birthday, confirmed bachelor Bobby contemplates his unmarried state. Over a series of dinners, drinks, and even a wedding, his friends explain the pros and cons of taking on a spouse, forcing Bobby to question his choices through some of Sondheim’s best known songs.
We welcome back the director of our fabulous 2023 production of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Jody Tranter, whose vision will bring this show to life. Joining Jody as musical director is James Moriarty, an extraordinarily experienced voice teacher, pianist and musical director, who has taught at The BRIT School for over ten years, specialising in musical theatre.
Meet & Greet
7:30pm on Thursday 30th January in the Jubilee Room at St Paul’s United Reform Church on Croham Park Avenue.
This session provides the opportunity to meet our director and MD, hear their vision and get some tips for your auditions.
Auditions
Sunday 16th February and Wednesday 19th February from 7:30-10pm in the Jubilee Room at St Paul’s United Reform Church.
Audition pieces will be made available on the CODA website from 30th January.
Auditionees should come prepared with any song by or in the style of Stephen Sondheim.
Please email secretary@codashows.co.uk to book an audition slot.
Performances
Thursday 8th to Sunday 10th May 2025
Box Office
Artistic Team
Director – Jody Tranter
Musical Director – James Moriarty
Characters & Audition Pieces
The show has 14 characters, listed below. Age ranges are just a guide but not an absolute. Please use the attached file for Audition Pieces.
Robert: Male, Baritone, 30 – 40. The story’s protagonist, a keen observer whoappears to be happy. He is the only one in his circle still single. Terrified of marriage, but fears a lifetime of loneliness.
Sarah: Female, Alto, 30 – 40. Harry’s hypercritical wife. She is an avid learner of karate and tends to overeat. Open, accepting, and loving.
Harry: Male, Baritone, 30 – 45. Sarah’s husband. He is a recovering alcoholic. Believes the advantages of marriage outweigh the disadvantages.
Susan: Female, Mezzo, 25 – 35. A delicate southern belle. Peter’s wife and ex-wife. Motherly in her affections towards Robert.
Peter: Male, Baritone, 25 – 35. Susan’s husband. The perfect husband and ex husband. He is very liberal in his view of relationships.
Jenny: Female, Soprano, 30 – 45. Quietly manipulative, simultaneously square and wise. Loves her husband, David, and will indulge him from time to time.
David: Male, Tenor, 30 – 45. Jenny’s husband; relaxed and always in control. Believes a man should be married and that the sacrifice of freedom is worth what you get in return.
Amy: Female, Alto, 25 – 40. A frantic neurotic engaged to Paul but terrified of marriage. After a mental breakdown, she finally realises that Paul is, in fact, her soulmate.
Paul: Male, Tenor, 25 – 40. Amy’s fiancé. Patient with her neurotic nature. Fully commits to the idea of marriage and encourages Robert to do the same.
Joanne: Female, Alto, 45 – 65. Acerbic and demanding. Too old to be part of the young crowd but would not fit well with the older crowd. Puts on a brassy front that melts when she is alone with her husband, Larry.
Larry: Male, Tenor, 45 – 65. Joanne’s husband. Stoic and centred, but has moments of goofiness. Indulges his wife’s behaviour but knows when to put his foot down.
Marta: Female, Mezzo, 25 – 35. A girlfriend of Robert’s. Intensely modern, seeking adventure and excitement in the City.
Kathy: Female, Mezzo, 30 – 40. A former girlfriend of Robert’s, now considered a good friend. She plans to leave the City for a life of domesticity. Sweet and loving.
April: Female, Mezzo, 21 – 30. A girlfriend of Robert’s. She is a flight attendant who came to New York to live in Radio City. Ditzy and adorable