AUDITION DATE
LOCATION
Sunday, March 1, 2026 — Royal Theatre, 102 N Rubey St, Macon, MO 63552
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (call)
APPOINTMENTS
Free street parking. To schedule an appointment please call
660-395-2924, M–F 10:00–2:00, or email personnel at
todd@maplesrep.com.
PERSONNEL
Directors:
- ALMOST HEAVEN — Trevor Belt
- YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN — Brandon McShaffrey
- WAIT UNTIL DARK — Peter Reynolds
- ROCKY HORROR — Todd Davison
Contract: Independent Theatre Contract. $605 weekly minimum.
EXPECTED TO ATTEND
Todd Davison, Artistic Director
Roger WIliams, Company Manager
PREPARATION
Please prepare two contrasting monologs OR one monologue and one song. An accompanist will be provided. If you are a guitar player, please also come prepared to accompany yourself.
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
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: Age 25–40. Courageous, resourceful.
- Mr. Kraler: Age 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–Eb5. 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–Eb5. 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 & roll bad boy / 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.
