AUDITION DATE
LOCATION
Sunday, February 15, 2026 — The Culture House, 14808 W 117th St., Olathe, KS 66062. 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM (C).
To schedule an appointment please call
660-395-2924 (M–F 10–2) or email
todd@maplesrep.com.
THIS SPACE'S VENTILATION HAS NOT BEEN VERIFIED BY ACTORS' EQUITY ASSOCIATION.
PERSONNEL
Directors: Trevor Belt (Almost Heaven), Brandon McShaffrey (You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown), Peter Reynolds (Wait Until Dark), Todd Davison (Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show).
CONTRACT
Independent Theatre Contract — $605 weekly minimum.
PREPARATION
Please prepare two contrasting monologues OR one monologue and one song. An accompanist will be provided. If you are a guitar player, please also come prepared to accompany yourself.
OTHER DATES
See breakdown for production-specific dates.
OTHER
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition. Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.
BREAKDOWN
MAPLES REPERTORY 2026 - 2027 SEASON
ALMOST HEAVEN: THE SONGS OF JOHN DENVER
First Rehearsal: 05/26/2026
Opening: 06/17/2026
Closing: 07/12/2026
ENSEMBLE: 3 Men, 3 Women. Actor/musicians — any age or ethnicity.
YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN
First Rehearsal: 06/09/2026
Opening: 07/01/2026
Closing: 08/02/2026
SEEKING:
- Charlie Brown: The anxious, lovable everyman. Vocal range: Baritone/Tenor (B2–F4).
- Lucy van Pelt: Bossy, selfish, yet vulnerable. Vocal range: Mezzo-Soprano (G3–F#5).
- Snoopy: Energetic, imaginative beagle. Vocal range: Tenor (C3–A4).
- Linus van Pelt: Wise, blanket-toting younger brother. Vocal range: Tenor (C3–A4).
- Schroeder: Beethoven-obsessed, calm. Vocal range: Tenor (C3–A4).
- Sally Brown: Quirky, dramatic, and charming. Vocal range: Soprano (B3–Aâ5).
WAIT UNTIL DARK
First Rehearsal: 07/02/2026
Opening: 07/17/2026
Closing: 08/09/2026
SEEKING:
- Susan Hendrix: Female, 20s–40s. A recently blinded, intelligent, and resourceful woman.
- Roat: Male, 30s–50s/60s. Terrifying, slightly psychotic, and manipulative sociopath.
- Mike Talman: Male, 30s–50s. A charming, handsome, and clever con artist.
- Carlino: Male, 30s–50s. A burly, gruff, crooked cop and accomplice to Roat.
- Gloria: Female, 12–14 years old (or actresses who can play this range). A bratty, petulant neighbor.
- Sam Hendrix: Male, 30s–50s. Susy’s loving, photographer husband.
THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK
First Rehearsal: 09/08/2026
Opening: 09/23/2026
Closing: 10/04/2026
SEEKING:
- Anne Frank: Female, playing age 13–15. Vibrant, intelligent, sensitive, and witty.
- Otto Frank: Male, mid 40s–50s. Father, calm, wise, and patient.
- Edith Frank: Female, mid 40s. Reserved, cultured, and loving.
- Margot Frank: Female, playing age 15–17. Quiet, obedient, and very bright.
- Peter Van Daan: Male, playing age 17–19. Withdrawn and awkward, growing into a confidant for Anne.
- Mr. Van Daan: Male, 40s–50s. Selfish, irritable.
- Mrs. Van Daan: Female, 40s–50s. Vain and materialistic.
- Miep Gies: 25–40. Courageous, resourceful.
- Mr. Kraler: 30–50. Benevolent helper.
- Mr. Dussel: Male, 30s–50s. A dentist, often rigid and difficult to live with.
RICHARD O'BRIEN'S THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
First Rehearsal: 09/29/2026
Opening: 10/14/2026
Closing: 10/24/2026
All roles: any race/ethnicity.
SEEKING:
- Frank N. Furter — Male-identifying, 20s–50s. Range: Baritone D3–G4. Charismatic, comedic, self-indulgent cross-dressing mad scientist.
- Brad — Male-identifying, 20s–30s. Range: Bari-Tenor Bb2–G4. A straight-laced, optimistic, stereotypical “All-American” man. Until he isn’t.
- Janet — Female-identifying, 20s–30s. Range: Mezzo-Soprano A3–Eâ5. A naive, wholesome, stereotypical “All-American” girl. Until she isn’t.
- Riff Raff — Male-identifying, 20s–50s. Range: Rock Tenor D3–B4. Disgruntled butler. Creepy, comedic.
- Magenta — Female-identifying, 20s–50s. Range: Mezzo-Soprano Bb3–Eâ5. Maid. Slightly scary, overtly sexual, weird.
- Columbia — Female-identifying, 20s–40s. Range: Mezzo-Soprano E4–E5. Quirky, passionate, lost soul. Must be able to tap dance.
- Rocky — Male-identifying, 20s–40s. Range: Tenor A3–G4. Classic 1950s body-builder, “the perfect man.”
- Eddie / Dr. Scott — Male-identifying, 30s–50s. Range: Baritone F3–F#4. Rock n' roll badboy / comedic scientist with German accent.
- Narrator — Any gender, 30s–70s. Non-singing role. Commanding presence. Improv.
OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOODS
First Rehearsal: 11/17/2026
Opening: 12/02/2026
Closing: 12/13/2026
SEEKING:
- Nick Cristano: Male, 20s–30s. Sincere, charming, loyal but exasperated.
- Caitlin O'Hare: Female, 20s–30s. Sweet, feisty nurse.
- Four Grandparents: 60s–70s. First-generation Italian-Americans. Old-fashioned, manipulative in a loving way.
