World Class Care, an Eric Coble Premiere Play

October 2 - November 1, 2026

About the Show

Directed by Eric Schmiedl. Studio Theater, October 2, 2026 to November 1, 2026.

Presented with special arrangement with Gersh Agency.

Award-winning local playwright, Eric Coble once again delivers a powerful, thought-provoking script. Mr. Coble partnered with Beck Center on the world premiere of his Broadway production of The Velocity of Autumn and is back with another comedy that will make you a little queasy before you get healthy. World Class Care, set in a not-so-distant future, where two powerful hospital systems have expanded to control nearly all of Cleveland—except for one stubborn homeowner who stands in their way. As the companies race to claim the final piece of land, their tactics spiral into outrageous schemes in ethical gray areas. Eric Coble’s World Class Care is a fast-paced comedy that hilariously examines what happens when profit-driven healthcare loses sight of humanity. Eric Coble’s hilarious brand-new, old-fashioned, futuristic farce will prove laughter is the best medicine.

Written by: Eric Coble

Director: Eric Schmiedl

Auditions

Beck Center is thrilled to announce auditions for WORLD CLASS CARE, a world premiere comedy by Cleveland's very own Eric Coble, and directed by Cleveland's very own Eric Schmiedl.

WORLD CLASS CARE tells the story, set only slightly in the future, where two healthcare behemoths own every parcel of land in the City of Cleveland except Mildred Grisbgy's humble abode.... and each are scrambling to convince her to sell. Both a raucous comedy and a cautionary tale, Coble's keen eye for the darkly funny shines through.

Open Call auditions will be By Appointment on both Sunday, May 31st (starting at 5PM) and Monday, June 1st (starting at 6PM.) Callbacks are currently slated for Wednesday, June 3rd

in the evening. You may obtain your appointment by calling the Beck Patron Services desk at 216-521-2540 during normal business hours.

There are no Equity contracts available for this production, but all actors receive a stipend for their participation. All roles are paid.

Open Call appts will consist of reading from the script. Attempts will be made to email sides to those with appointments, but sides will also be available prior to the beginning of each open call.

WORLD CLASS CARE will open on October 2nd, 2026 and will close November 1st, 2026. Performance weekends consist of Fri/Sat evenings and Sunday matinees. Rehearsals begin circa August 25th.

Character Descriptions:

KYLE CARLYLE: Smooth Agent for the Cleveland Clinic. Confident. Quick. Ambitious.
30s. Black. Male presenting.

CHELSEA PICKERING: Earnest Agent for University Hospitals. Calculating. Passionate.
Relentless. 40s – 50s. White. Female presenting.

MILDRED GRIGSBY: Owner of the house. Intuitive. Pragmatic. Sensitive. Often overlooked.
70s. Black. Female presenting.

YOLANDA GRIGSBY: Chipper niece of Mildred aspiring singer. Artsy. Focused. Thoughtful.
30s. Black. Female presenting.

ACTOR 1: 30’s. Any cultural background. Male presenting.
Will play the following roles:
VICTOR WADE: Bullish assistant to Chelsea. Single-minded.
GREG SALVATINO: Former hockey player. Not the sharpest blade on
the ice.
JONATHAN SCHMIDT: Current Assistant to the Mayor. Cutthroat.

ACTOR 2: 40s. Any cultural background. Male presenting.
Will play the following roles:
GARRETT NORRIS: Nervous assistant to Kyle. Worried. Timid.
Compassionate.
RUPERT NORRIS: Former Rock Star and bassist for Peter Framption.
English. Enthusiastic. Scattered.