Dog Sees God:Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead is a dark coming-of-age play inspired by iconic childhood comic strip characters, now seen as troubled, searching teenagers. The story explores grief, identity, and the loss of innocence with humor and emotional honesty. We are seeking older teens and young adults of all races and genders to audition. Content warning: this play includes mature themes and strong language.
After the death of his dog, CB is drawn into deep self-reflection, and his questioning disrupts the status quo of his social circle.
Content Warning: Mature language and themes (including sexual identity, bullying, substance use, mental health, suicide, and death)
Written by Bert V. Royal
Directed by Karmen GoldenBough
WHEN
AUDITIONS
January 3, 2026
2-4pm
Callbacks
January 4, 2026
2-4pm
WHERE
Theatre Tulsa Studios
5521 S. Peoria Ave. Tulsa, OK 74105
AVAILABLE ROLES
**PLEASE SEE MONOLOGUE LINK BELOW FOR WHAT TO PREPARE FOR AUDITIONS**
Performer Age Range: 16+ (actors portraying older teenagers)
CB - Male-presenting. Intelligent, introspective, and deeply depressed following the death of his dog. CB is questioning his sexuality, faith, and social standing as he unexpectedly falls for Beethoven, forcing him to confront truths he’s long avoided.
Beethoven - Male-presenting. Quiet, lonely, bullied, and reclusive. An outcast who finds solace in playing the piano, Beethoven has accepted his marginal status...until his romantic relationship with CB thrusts him into unwanted attention and violent homophobic bullying.
CB’s Sister - Female-presenting. Loud, strong-willed, and in the middle of a constant identity crisis. She cycles through extreme personas and belief systems while struggling with unrequited love for Beethoven and the emotional fallout of his relationship with her brother.
Van - Male-presenting. A stoner philosopher. Once thoughtful and intellectual, Van now numbs himself with marijuana, remaining emotionally detached from the chaos around him. Often appears unaffected, even as serious events unfold. Constantly pursuing CB's Sister.
Matt - Male-presenting. CB’s best friend and the school’s dominant alpha male. A jock, compulsive germaphobe, and vicious/violent bully whose misogyny, homophobia, and rage intensify as CB grows closer to Beethoven, threatening Matt’s sense of control.
Tricia - Female-presenting. Loud, rude, and image-obsessed. A self-proclaimed party girl who believes she is popular and desirable, Tricia’s desperation to be seen as “pretty” and important becomes increasingly transparent.
Marcy - Female-presenting. Tricia’s devoted sidekick. Once intellectual, now willfully shallow, prioritizing boys and parties over substance. After being rejected by CB, she redirects her attention to Matt, ultimately remaining stuck in Tricia’s shadow.
Van’s Sister - Female-presenting. Sharp, sarcastic, and brutally honest. Institutionalized after a violent incident, she appears in the play as CB’s moral confidante, challenging his passivity and guiding him toward difficult self-awareness.
ABOUT THE AUDITION
Please see the link below for the selected monologue for each character. Please choose one side to prepare for your audition.
Click here for audition sides.
AUDITION TIMES
January 3, 2026
Block A
2:00-3:00pm
Block B
3:00-4:00pm
Callbacks will be held Sunday, January 4 at Theatre Tulsa’s studio space. Callback notifications will be sent no later than January 3 at 11pm.
VIDEO AUDITIONS
If you are unable to attend auditions, please contact Karmen GoldenBough at kmblessing12@gmail.com
IMPORTANT INFO
Performances will be March 27-29, 2026 at the Theatre Tulsa Studios.
For more information, contact Karmen GoldenBough at kmblessing12@gmail.com