Mainstage Auditions F26

GENERAL AUDITION (required)

• Date: Monday, April 20, 2026
• Time: 6:00-10:30pm
• Place: Ferguson lobby (check in), Curry 109 (warm up room), Curry 214 (monologues), Curry 105 (music – live accompanist)
• Prepare: One dramatic or comedic monologue, one minute in length
  • For singers: One 32 bar cut of a song from Guys and Dolls, a Golden Age musical, or any musical, in addition to the required monologue
• Four Steps to Sign up:
  1. Click the red button below to complete the audition form
     • If uploading a resume, please save as pdf named Lastname_Firstname.pdf (example: McDonald_Audra.pdf)
     • Headshots not required, photos taken at check in
     • Have your calendar ready for conflicts (work, travel, expected class schedule, etc)
  2. At the end of the form, click the link to select your General Audition time (monologues)
  3. If you sing, at the end of the sign up for General Auditions, click the link to select your time for Music Auditions – for the musical Guys and Dolls only
  4. Arrive 15-minutes before your audition time on Monday April 20 (for a photo and to complete more forms)

*must use UNCG email

If you are called back for POTUS and Guys and Dolls – you will be seen for both, but go to POTUS first.

POTUS

• Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2026
• Time: 6:00-10:00pm
• Place: Ferguson lower lobby (check in), Curry 109 (warm up area), Curry 214 (callback)
• Prepare: See specific show information below

GUYS AND DOLLS

• Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2026
• Time: 6:00-10:00pm
  • Self-tapes due by Wednesday, April 22 at 10pm, music tracks will be provided
• Place: Ferguson lower lobby (check in), Curry 109 (warm up area), Curry 105 (dance call)
• Prepare: See specific show information below

TOO MUCH LIGHT MAKES THE BABY GO BLIND

• Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2026
• Time: 6:00-10:00pm
• Place: Ferguson lower lobby (check in), Curry 109 (warm up area), Curry 105 (callback)
• Prepare: See specific show information below

THE SLASHERLAND PROJECT

• Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2026
• Time: Self-tapes due by 10pm
• Prepare: See specific show information below

Too Much Light Makes the baby Go Blind

by Greg Allen and the Neo-Furturists

Directed by Robi Arce-Martínez

CALLBACKS

• Date: Wednesday, April 22
• Time: 6-10pm
• Place: Curry 105, Curry 109 (warm up area)

Please prepare a 30‑second to 1‑minute performance that showcases your skill(s). This may include—but is not limited to—juggling, puppetry, dance, singing, spoken word, acrobatics, circus arts, playing an instrument, clowning, comedy routine, magic, or any other performance form. Following this, actors will be placed in small groups to collaboratively devise/create, and present a short piece together. Please wear comfortable clothing that allows freedom of movement.

REHEARSALS
August 13-17, daytime rehearsals (6-hr schedule), before classes start
August 18-Sept. 11

TECH/DRESS
September 13-17  

PERFORMANCES
Pam and David Sprinkle Theatre
September 18 at 7:30pm
September 19 at 2pm and 7:30pm
September 20 at 2pm and 7:30pm

SYNOPSIS

Having opened in 1988 and still running today as the longest‑running show in Chicago history, Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind is an ensemble experiment in presenting “30 Plays in 60 Minutes.” Each two‑minute play is performed in a random order, with active audience participation, while an onstage 60‑minute timer keeps everyone honest. Influenced by Italian Futurism, elements of Dada and Surrealism, Brecht, Fluxus, Happenings, Grotowski, Augusto Boal’s Theatre of the Oppressed, and Neo‑Futurism, this collection of 90 comic, tragic, political, personal, and abstract plays invites you to program your own evening—selecting 30 Neo‑Futurist plays that reflect the lives and experiences of your ensemble. Go!

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN

Cast size: 10 actors. This is an ensemble piece where actors will be rotating throughout the plays. Due to the content and the experimental, interactive nature of this piece, I am seeking actors who are collaborative, improvisational, and flexible—artists who are open to change and creative risk. Actors with multidisciplinary backgrounds are strongly encouraged to audition.

DISCLOSURES: CONTENT, INTIMACY, VIOLENCE, AND ACCENTS

This play contains themes such as: suicide ideations, political violence and gender violence. There will be scenes with intimacy: including kissing, violence, graphic language from all characters. All moments will be choreographed with consent, safety, and performer boundaries will be prioritized at all times.

GUYS and DOLLS

Book by Abe Burrows, Jo Swerling; Music & Lyrics by Frank Loesser 

Directed by Richard R. Henry; Music direction by Blake Moran; Choreography by Maurice Watson

DANCE CALL
If you are called back for POTUS and Guys and Dolls – you will be seen for both, but go to POTUS first.

• Date: Tuesday, April 21
• Time: 6-10pm
• Place: Curry 105, Curry 109 (warm up area)

SELF-TAPES

• Music and sides submitted by Wednesday, April 22 at 10pm, music tracks will be provided.

Guys and Dolls is a musical FABLE of Broadway. It lives in an elevated reality. A bigger energy is required while maintaining a level of honesty and conviction. These are real people in a larger than life world. Keep it grounded but bump it up and have fun. Joy and love are what make this show work. I have included some video links so you have a sense of period style. These clips are not meant to be mimicked, but instead they should be referenced for timing, energy and period style. There is no need to watch the videos in their entirety, just skip around and get a sense of how actors delivered dialogue from that period.

I Love Lucy Clips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjlxQ1Y5iZ0

Actual Damon Runyon dialogue being spoken in the 50’s: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTGOPIDU96c

REHEARSALS
August 17 (6-hour schedule, day before classes begin)
August 18-September 21

TECH/DRESS
September 22 – October 1 

PERFORMANCES
UNCG Auditorium
October 2 at 7:30 p.m.
October 3 at 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
October 4 at 2 p.m. 

SYNOPSIS

Guys and Dolls is a musical fable of Broadway, loosely based off the humorous, sentimental gangsters and showgirls created by journalist and short story writer Damon Runyon. This classic Golden Age American musical follows two intertwining romances trying to succeed in the rough and tumble era of 1950’s Times Square, New York. Laughs and romance abound when would be gangsters, showgirls and a Salvation Army band collide in this ultimate musical theater masterpiece.

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN

All characters will have New York accents except, Arvide, General Cartwright, Sarah and Big Jule. Big Jule should have a thick Chicago accent. All sides are clearly marked where to start and end. All gangsters and ensemble men should read the Joey Biltmore scene as “Joey.”

NATHAN DETROIT
A lovable, perpetually anxious gambler who organizes illegal craps games. He’s been engaged to Adelaide for 14 years, dodging commitment and police alike. Comedic and street-smart with a big heart.

MISS ADELAIDE
Nathan’s long-suffering fiancée and headliner at the Hot Box nightclub. Big-hearted, bodacious and bubbly, but her anxieties over her relationship are starting to make her sick. She’s all heart.

SKY MASTERSON
A charming, confident gambler who thrives on high-stakes bets. Sky is suave, intelligent, and unexpectedly introspective. Though initially emotionally detached, he’s transformed by his chance meeting with Miss Sarah Brown.

SARAH BROWN
A passionate and principled member of the Save-a-Soul Mission. Sarah is idealistic, proper, and initially uptight, but has a fiery, romantic side. She struggles between her religious convictions and her growing attraction to Sky. (standard American accent)

NICELY-NICELY JOHNSON
Nathan’s cheerful and dim-witted sidekick. Nicely is upbeat, loyal and a constant source of laughs, whether he means to be or not. A warm hearted stooge, his intentions are always good.

BENNY SOUTHSTREET
Another of Nathan’s gambling buddies. Witty, slick and loyal to the gang, Benny and Nicely make up a delightfully inseparable comic duo. They are the best of friends.

ARVIDE ABERNATHY
Sarah’s grandfather and long-time member of the Save-a-Soul Mission. Whilst he believes in the values of the Mission, he doesn’t like to see Sarah miss out on opportunities in life. His love for Sarah is unbreakable. (Standard American Accent)

HARRY THE HORSE
A slick gambler with connections to the criminal underworld. A confident high-roller who demands respect. He’s a tough guy right hand man to Big Jule.

BIG JULE
A larger-than-life, rageful, imposing gangster from Chicago. He thinks he’s an Al Capone mafia type and carries a gun. (Thick Chicago Accent)

GENERAL MATILDA B. CARTWRIGHT
The authoritative leader of the Save-a-Soul mission. No-nonsense and strict… but may be won over by a certain handsome Sky Masterson and a rousing 11 O’clock number. (Standard American Accent)

MISSION BAND
Agatha, Martha, Calvin. All of them kind and loyal to the Save a Soul mission and objective.

LT. BRANNIGAN
A stone-faced New York police officer who is hot on Nathan’s tail. The butt of all the Gamblers’ jokes. He’s a no nonsense lead detective cracking down on gambling.

FEATURED GAMBLERS
Rusty Charlie, Angie the Ox, Society Max, Liver-Lips Louie, Brandy Bottle Bates, Scranton Slim, Nick the Greek. All of these guys have distinct personalities. Have fun with characterization.

HOT BOX GIRLS
Mimi, Mimsie, Mary, Midge, Maisy and others. All of them loyal to Miss Adelaide, the elder showgirl and mentor to the showgirl team. 

ASSORTED ROLES (to be doubled)
Joey Biltmore, Master of Ceremonies, Havana Featured Dancers, Waiters, Runyonland Characters

DISCLOSURES: CONTENT, INTIMACY, VIOLENCE, AND ACCENTS

All moments of intimacy will be choreographed with consent, and performer boundaries will be prioritized. Hot Box Girls may wear costumes similar to a one-piece bathing suit.

The slasherland project

by Qui Nguyen 

Directed by Robert Ross Parker

SELF-TAPES

• Date: Submitted by Wednesday, April 22 at 10pm
• Read the play – click the red button below
• Jennifer Vellenga is calling back actors from the General Audition to submit self tapes for Robert Ross Parker
• Page numbers of sides to read for self-tapes will be provided to those called back

REHEARSALS
September 14-October 21
No rehearsals during Fall Break Oct. 10-13

TECH/DRESS
October 22-29

PERFORMANCES
Pam and David Sprinkle Theatre
October 30 at 7:30 p.m.
October 31 at 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
November 1 at 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

SYNOPSIS

In 1995 a series of grisly murders rocked the small town of Eaglestone, Arkansas. Twenty years later a group of actors traveled there to make a docudrama about this piece of bloody true crime local folks would rather forget.
This is their story.
And it’s a murder story.
Like with death. . .and. . .well. . . murder.
But like a lot of it.
Seriously.
It’s just not messing around. Lots of murder and blood and stuff like that. It’s a very serious play!
A Vampire Cowboy creation

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
Tracks to cast – in general, we’re always looking for strong dramatic actors, with excellent comedic skills, who move well. The actor who plays Molly should sing. Some other actors that could sing would be helpful. Louis played guitar last time, which was nice, but not essential. Any instruments played we may be able to use.
The characters are pretty type-y, like they are from a horror movie
– [ ] Brad – A gentle giant with a heart of gold. Big, “dumb” guy, but also sweet.
– [ ] Louis – Serious and a bit tightly wound, a nervous nerd, who wants to go home.
– [ ] Edgar – very chill and friendly, gets along with folks, charismatic
– [ ] Alice – the leader, driven, cares, on top of things, type A
– [ ] Molly – tough gal, gruff, doesn’t take any guff, the team’s muscle,
– [ ] Lucy – Party gal, a very friendly flirt, not super intellectual

DISCLOSURES: CONTENT, INTIMACY, VIOLENCE, AND ACCENTS

Note: All moments will be choreographed with consent, and performer boundaries will be prioritized.

POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive

by Selina Filinger

Directed by Rebecca Bailey

CALLBACKS
If you are called back for POTUS and Guys and Dolls – you will be seen for both, but go to POTUS first.

• Date: Tuesday, April 21
• Time: 6-10pm
• Place: Curry 214, Curry 109 (warm up area)
• Read the play
• More info coming soon

This story allows space for all representations of women. How we look and sound is less important than committing. These women could be so many things – but above all, they are all fast, furious and funny! Experience in combat, falls or minor tumbling a plus but not required.

This play takes place in a Presidential Administration, not from today exactly but incorporating the past, present and even future. Because this play has roots in power structure and privilege, ethnicity is not flexible with some roles.

REHEARSALS
September 28 – November 11
No rehearsals during Fall Break Oct. 10-13

TECH/DRESS
November 12-19

PERFORMANCES
Pam and David Sprinkle Theatre
November 20 at 7:30pm
November 20 at 2pm and 7:30pm
November 21 at 2pm and 7:30pm

SYNOPSIS

POTUS is a fast-paced political farce that takes audiences inside the chaotic inner workings of the White House over the course of one extraordinary day. When the President unwittingly spins a PR nightmare into a global crisis, the seven brilliant and beleaguered women he relies upon must risk life, liberty, and the pursuit of sanity to keep the commander-in-chief out of trouble. As the situation spirals wildly out of control, secrets are revealed, alliances are tested, and the stakes grow increasingly absurd. From the Chief of Staff to a journalist, a secretary, and even the President’s sister, each woman brings her own perspective, wit, and resilience to the crisis. What unfolds is a sharp, satirical look at power, gender, and the often-invisible labor that keeps institutions running. This all-female farce is a celebration of the women behind the scenes – and a reminder that while the man in charge may make the headlines, it’s the women around him who keep the world from falling apart.

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN

Harriet- The Chief of Staff for the President of the United States and is the “glue” holding the White House together. She is characterized by intense loyalty that is constantly challenged and often lets her own ambitions go for the job.

Jean – Jean is the President’s press secretary. She is frazzled and jaded from being tasked with constantly spinning the president’s erratic behavior. She strives to manage the media and maintain some semblance of truth (or at least a cohesive lie) while often kept in the dark by the Chief of Staff.
Stephanie – is the Secretary to the President. A high-strung, insecure assistant seeking validation and professional confidence.

Dusty – The “dalliance” of POTUS, Dusty is a young, seemingly naive Iowan girl who arrives as the president’s mistress to the White House. Initially, she seeks romantic validation, but she is far more intelligent and self-aware than she first appears.

Bernadette – Bernadette is the sister of the POTUS. She is also a foul-mouthed, chaotic, and convicted felon (drug mule) looking for a presidential pardon. Bernadette challenges the authority of the other women. This character will be portrayed as white.

Chris – Chris is a Time magazine journalist trying to balance her career with being a new mother. She is looking for a scoop to prove her worth, particularly because she fears being replaced by a younger male counterpart. Chris will be portrayed as Black.

Margaret – Maragaret is the smart, sharp-witted First Lady who is “done with her husband’s shit”. She is looking to have the authority and respect she deserves. While often competing with Harriet for control over the president’s agenda, she strives to assert her own intelligence and power, despite being trapped by the “secondary character” role of First Lady. Maragaret will be portrayed as Black.

DISCLOSURES: CONTENT, INTIMACY, VIOLENCE, AND ACCENTS

Mature themes, intimacy including same gender kissing, violence, graphic language from all characters. Note: All moments will be choreographed with consent, and performer boundaries will be prioritized.