Auditions

ANNOUNCING AUDITIONS FOR

WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME

WHEN: Saturday April 27, 1pm

WHERE: The Circuit Playhouse, 51 South Cooper Street, 38104

CASTING: 1 Adult female actor*, Caucasian, Ages late 30s – early 50s, strong leading role that alternates from adulthood to her 15 year old self throughout the play;  2 BIPOC female actors, Ages 16-25 to play debate students in their late-teens.  *Please Note, the male role has been filled by Resident Company Member Michael Gravois, though we will take headshots and resumes from interested male understudies.

*The Adult female is based on Heidi Schreck; a former debate champion who traveled the country in her teens giving speeches about the Constitution at American legion halls for prize money; intelligent, passionate, engaging, and ferocious; her younger self is a bit precocious and “psychotically polite”; her older self is a bit more jaded and candid, but she’s always a powerhouse; Heidi works through a lot of trauma throughout the play, while always creating an environment where the cast and audience are always “welcome to be themselves”.

WHAT TO PREPARE: Please prepare cold-readings from the script. Interested parties will be sent sides beforehand.

What the Constitution Means to Me is directed by Associate Director Dave Landis (Torch Song; Indecent).  Rehearsals begin August 13, 2024 – The show runs at The Circuit Playhouse September 13 – October 6, 2024, with 4 possible student weekday matinees during the run.  Actors and understudies must be available to perform these 4 potential weekdays.

To reserve an audition slot, please submit the form below:

General Information:

We are often asked about the way we run auditions here at Playhouse on the Square. The following is a general summary, but please keep in mind that:

• At the auditions, you may be asked to read from the script. Sometimes, scripts are available for checkout prior to the auditions. Many times, you will be able to find it at the public library.
• You may be required to prepare a monologue.
• You may be asked to sing if auditioning for a musical. In this case, you should have 16 bars of a song prepared. You will also need to bring sheet music. Sheet music can be found at almost any music store or at the public library.
• There may be minor choreography involved. Please dress comfortably so that you are able to move freely.
• It is a good idea to bring a headshot and resume if you have one. If not, a recent photo will help us remember your face.
• You will fill out an audition sheet upon your arrival. We will need basic information about you such as what type of experience or training you have had, and your contact information in case you are called back or chosen for a role.
• Most of our auditions are open to everyone regardless of their experience.