Audition Notices

We will be holding auditions here at ASF (1 Festival Drive, Montgomery, AL 36117) on June 13 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Callbacks will be held the following day at 10:00 a.m. Those needed for callbacks will be contacted directly. Please, no calls regarding callbacks.

Please click on this link to schedule auditions:
https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/5951fcfd/appointment/80413327/calendar/2071603?calendarIds=2071603 

Shows, Dates, Character Breakdowns:

The Play That Goes Wrong
By Henry Lewis, Henry Shields, and Jonathan Saye
Director: Quin Gresham
First rehearsal: 09/01/26
Opening: 10/2/26
Closing: 10/25/26

Chris Bean (Inspector Carter)
Male-identified, playing age 25–35, any ethnicity.
Chris is a high-status, rigid director who views this performance as the most important night of his life. As the production unravels, his desperation escalates, and audience laughter intensifies his distress. Requires authority, control, and strong comedic skill.

Robert Grove (Thomas Colleymoore)
Male-identified, playing age 25–35, any ethnicity.
A self-serious actor with aspirations of classical gravitas in the style of Richard Burton. Unaware of others, he remains confident despite repeated mistakes and engages in a power struggle with Chris. Requires strong vocal presence and commitment to heightened comic style.

Max Bennett (Cecil Haversham / Arthur the Gardener)
Male-identified, playing age 25–35, any ethnicity.
Inexperienced and eager, Max follows direction without understanding the play. Childlike and approval-seeking, he breaks the fourth wall when he gets laughs. Requires innocence and comedic timing.

Dennis Tyde (Perkins)
Male-identified, playing age 25–35, any ethnicity.
Socially awkward and eager to belong, Dennis sees the production as a path to friendship. Aware of his mistakes, he experiences audience laughter as personal failure. Requires sincerity, discomfort, and strong comedic skill.

Trevor Watson (Lighting and Sound Operator)
Male-identified, playing age 25–35, any ethnicity. Standard American accent.
A disengaged, curmudgeonly technician who just wants to get through the show. Easily distracted and reluctantly pulled onstage, where he is deeply uncomfortable. Requires expert comedic timing and dry delivery.

Jonathan Harris (Charles Haversham)
Male-identified, playing age 25–35, any ethnicity.
A somewhat bland performer who sees himself as a suave leading man in the style of James Bond. Enthusiastic but less invested than others. A highly physical role requiring stamina and precision.

Sandra Wilkinson (Florence Colleymoore)
Female-identified, playing age 25–35, any ethnicity.
Ambitious, vain, and image-driven, Sandra seeks admiration and advancement. She is strategic in maintaining favor with those in power. Requires confidence, strong physicality, and heightened emotions.

Annie Twilloil (Stage Manager)
Female-identified, playing age 25–35, any ethnicity. Standard American accent.
A reluctant stage manager forced onstage, Annie transforms from fearful to fully committed. Experiences the most significant character arc. Requires strong comedic skill.

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Fences
By August Wilson
Co-produced with Theatrical Outfit in Atlanta, GA (Originating Theatre)
Director: Addae Moon
First rehearsal: 08/18/26 (Atlanta) 10/20/26 (Montgomery)
Opening: 12/16/26 (Atlanta) 10/30/26 (Montgomery)
Closing: 10/11/26 (Atlanta) 11/15/26 (Montgomery)

Troy Maxson
Male-identified, playing age 45–60, Black/African American.
A former Negro League baseball player turned sanitation worker, Troy is charismatic, commanding, and deeply flawed. He is a provider who takes pride in responsibility but is shaped by past disappointments and systemic barriers. His worldview is rigid, often leading to conflict with those closest to him. Requires emotional range, authority, and stamina.

Rose Maxson
Female-identified, playing age 40–55, Black/African American.
Troy’s devoted wife, Rose is grounded, compassionate, and morally strong. She has spent her life supporting her family, often setting aside her own desires. Her strength emerges most powerfully when confronting Troy’s choices. Requires warmth, resilience, and emotional depth.

Cory Maxson
Male-identified, playing age 17–20, Black/African American.
Troy and Rose’s son, Cory is ambitious and hopeful, with aspirations of playing college football. He struggles against his father’s authority and limiting beliefs, leading to generational conflict. Requires sensitivity, physicality, and strong emotional shifts.

Jim Bono
Male-identified, playing age 45–60, Black/African American.
Troy’s loyal friend and coworker, Bono is steady, observant, and pragmatic. He serves as a moral counterbalance to Troy and provides insight into Troy’s character. Requires grounded presence and subtlety.

Lyons Maxson
Male-identified, playing age 30–45, Black/African American.
Troy’s son from a previous relationship, Lyons is a musician who lives outside conventional expectations. Charming and laid-back, he often asks Troy for money but maintains his independence. Requires ease, charisma, and musical sensibility.

Gabriel Maxson
Male-identified, playing age 40–60, Black/African American.
Troy’s brother, Gabriel suffered a traumatic brain injury during the war and believes himself to be the archangel Gabriel. Innocent and spiritually open, he moves between reality and imagination. Requires sensitivity, physical characterization, and emotional truth.

Raynell Maxson
Female-identified, playing age 7–10, Black/African American.
Troy’s young daughter, Raynell represents hope and new beginnings. Open, curious, and full of life, she brings lightness to the family dynamic. Requires naturalism and emotional authenticity.

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Elf The Musical
Based on the New Line Cinema film written by David Berenbaum
Book by Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin
Music by Matthew Sklar
Lyrics by Chad Beguelin
Director/Choreographer: Sam Hay
First rehearsal: 11/3/26
Opening: 11/27/26
Closing: 12/27/26

Buddy
Male-identified, playing age 25–35, any ethnicity.
Vocal Range: Ab2–C5
A human raised as an elf at the North Pole, Buddy is endlessly optimistic, childlike, and eager to find where he belongs. His innocence and enthusiasm are both endearing and disruptive in the real world. Requires strong comedic instincts, warmth, and tap ability.

Walter Hobbs
Male-identified, playing age 55–65, any ethnicity.
Vocal Range: A2–G4
Buddy’s father, a workaholic children’s book publisher who has lost his sense of joy. Tense, driven, and emotionally distant, he prioritizes work over family. Requires authority, emotional depth, and a clear character arc.

Emily Hobbs
Female-identified, playing age 40–50, any ethnicity.
Vocal Range: F3–Eb5
Walter’s wife, warm and compassionate, who tries to hold the family together. Initially skeptical of Buddy, she grows to accept him while longing for more connection with her husband. Requires sincerity and grounded warmth.

Deb
Female-identified, playing age 25–55, any ethnicity.
Vocal Range: D4–Eb5
Walter’s secretary, eager to please and quick to latch onto Buddy’s novelty. Though enthusiastic, she feels overlooked and underappreciated. Requires strong comedic timing and character work.

Jovie
Female-identified, playing age 25–30, any ethnicity.
Vocal Range: G3–D5
A Macy’s employee with a guarded, cynical outlook shaped by past relationships. She is disarmed by Buddy’s sincerity and warmth. Requires strong vocals and emotional accessibility.

The Manager
Male-identified, playing age 35–40, any ethnicity.
Vocal Range: B2–F#4
A Macy’s floor manager who is friendly, practical, and focused on doing his job. Provides grounded comedic contrast. Requires strong character presence.

Mr. Greenway
Male-identified, playing age 55–65, any ethnicity.
Non-singing role
Walter’s demanding boss, a sharp, no-nonsense executive who embodies the path Walter is on. Authoritative and intimidating.

Santa
Male-identified, playing age 65–80, any ethnicity.
Vocal Range: A2–E4
A workingman version of Santa Claus—warm, practical, and a natural storyteller who genuinely loves Christmas but approaches it with a grounded perspective. Requires charm and presence.

Ensemble
Open to all gender identities, playing age 18+, any ethnicity.
Ensemble members portray elves, office workers, and Macy’s employees. Strong singing and dance ability required; tap experience preferred.

Michael Hobbs
Male-identified, playing age 10–14, any ethnicity.
Michael is Buddy’s smart, skeptical half-brother who slowly warms to Buddy’s childlike enthusiasm and becomes one of his biggest allies. Funny, energetic, and emotionally grounded, he helps reconnect his fractured family during the holiday season. Requires strong comedic timing, clear storytelling, and sincere emotional connection.

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Marian: An Original Musical
Story by Caleen Sinnette Jennings, Elkin Antoniou G, & Chelsea Marie Davis 
Music by Chelsea Marie Davis & Victoria Theodore
Lyrics by Chelsea Marie Davis & Emily Ruth Hazel
Book by Caleen Sinnette Jennings & Elkin Antoniou G
Director: Tamara Tunie
First rehearsal: 1/26/27
Opening: 2/26/27
Closing: 3/14/27

Marian Anderson
Female-identified, plays 20s–40s, Black.
An opera singer with the “voice of the century.” Marian feels torn between her passion for opera and the opportunity to use her voice for racial justice.
Vocal Range: Mezzo/Soprano, F3–Bb5
(Operatic training/classical music theater; sings in French and Italian)

Alyce Anderson (as cast)
Female-identified, plays 11 as Young Alyce, then 20s–late 30s.
Marian’s younger sister with a passion for social justice.
Vocal Range: Mezzo, G3–A5
(Strong contemporary pop, gospel, and theater styles; high gospel belt/riffing to F5/Ab5; quality belt and mix)

Anna Anderson (as cast)
Female-identified, plays 30s–60s.
Marian’s supportive mother and the family’s hardworking, faithful anchor.
Vocal Range: Alto, F3–F5
(Warm, low resonant alto; quality belt and mix; contemporary pop, gospel, and theater styles)

Billy King (as cast)
Black male-identified, plays 20s–40s.
Marian’s first accompanist. Business-savvy and Philadelphia-based, he recognizes their musical partnership.
Vocal Range: Tenor, C3–C#5
(Pop belt to A4/B4; pop, contemporary musical theater, gospel, high belt)

Orpheus “King” Fisher (as cast)
Male-identified, plays 20s–40s.
Marian’s light-skinned, well-to-do, ambitious boyfriend who wants Marian to settle down.
Vocal Range: Baritone, Ab2–E4
(Warm “leading man” romantic vibes; classic musical theater love ballad; strong contemporary theater, pop, and gospel styles)

Walter White (as cast)
Black male-identified, plays 30s–50s.
Visionary head of the NAACP, passionate about Marian’s potential for the cause.
Vocal Range: Tenor, B2–Bb4
(Huge range; gospel tenor belt)

Young Marian / Ethel Anderson (as cast)
Female-identified, adult actor playing ages 12–early 20s.
Young Marian Anderson at 13 years old with a huge voice and a dream to sing opera; also Marian’s sweet-spirited youngest sister.
Vocal Range: Soprano, Bb3–Ab5
(High belt or strong mix to F5; some operatic training preferred; pop and contemporary musical theater styles)

John Anderson / Billy King U/S (as cast)
Male-identified, plays 30s–40s.
Marian’s adoring father and advocate for her singing.
Vocal Range: Baritenor, B2–B4
(Warm/resonant; pop, contemporary musical theater, gospel; for U/S high belt and falsetto as needed)

Choir Director / Orpheus U/S (as cast)
Black male-identified, plays 30s–40s.
Leads the Union Baptist Church Choir, where Young Marian sings.
Vocal Range: Bass/Baritone, F2–E4
(Warm, rich, full bass; for U/S warm “leading man” romantic vibes; classic musical theater love ballad; strong contemporary theater, pop, and gospel styles)

Glinda (as cast)
Female-identified, plays 20s–40s.
The white administrator of the Philadelphia School of Music. Pleasant and inviting—until she’s not.
Vocal Range: Soprano, B3–C6
(Operatic soprano able to sing contemporary and legit musical theater styles)

Giuseppi Boghetti / Harold Ickes (as cast)
Male-identified, plays 30s–50s.
Marian’s first white vocal teacher—an Italian operatic tenor with a huge personality who advocates for Marian’s career; also Secretary of the Interior and racial justice advocate Harold Ickes.
Vocal Range: Tenor, B2–B4
(Classical operatic tenor with Italian accent; classic and contemporary musical theater styles for Ickes)

Socialite Soprano / Glinda U/S (as cast)
Female-identified, plays 20s–30s.
Mr. Boghetti’s white, untalented student.
Vocal Range: Soprano, B3–C6
(Operatic soprano able to sing contemporary and legit musical theater styles)

Sol Hurok / White Conductor (as cast)
White male-identified, plays 40s–60s.
The impresario who manages and represents Marian, a master promoter; also a conductor who makes inappropriate advances on Marian during her Jim Crow South tour.
Vocal Range: Tenor, Ab2–A4
(Contemporary/classic musical theater baritone; New York Jewish accent for Sol)

Isabella Anderson / Anna U/S (as cast)
Female-identified, plays 50s–60s.
Marian’s domineering grandmother and Anna’s mother-in-law, who discourages Marian’s dream.
Vocal Range: Alto, G3–E5
(Strong lower range; quality belt and mix; contemporary pop, gospel, and theater styles)

Kosti Vehanen / Boghetti U/S (as cast)
White male-identified, plays 30s–40s.
Marian’s accomplished Finnish accompanist.
Vocal Range: Tenor, B2–B4
(Contemporary and classic musical theater styles; Finnish accent; operatic tenor for U/S)

Kaminka (as cast)
White male-identified, plays 30s–40s.
A charming Russian actor who falls in love with Marian.
Vocal Range: Baritone, G2–E4
(Rich baritone; romantic vibe; strong contemporary theater and pop styles; Russian accent)

Eleanor Roosevelt (as cast)
Female-identified, plays 40s–50s.
First Lady of the United States and advocate for Marian and racial justice.
Vocal Range: Mezzo/Alto, G3–F5
(Some classical training; quality belt and mix; contemporary musical theater styles)

Ensemble
Open to all gender identities, playing age 18+, any ethnicity

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As You Like It
By William Shakespeare
Director: Beth Lopes
First rehearsal: 3/16/27
Opening: 4/16/27
Closing: 5/2/27

Rosalind
Female-identified, playing age 20–30, any ethnicity.
Shakespeare’s largest female role, Rosalind is intelligent, witty, and emotionally perceptive. Disguised as Ganymede for much of the play, she drives the action with humor and insight while exploring love and identity. Requires exceptional text work, comic timing, and emotional range.

Orlando
Male-identified, playing age 20–30, any ethnicity.
A romantic idealist and youngest son of Sir Rowland, Orlando is brave, sincere, and deeply in love with Rosalind. Though earnest, he matures over the course of the play. Requires strong presence, physicality, and emotional openness.

Celia
Female-identified, playing age 20–30, any ethnicity.
Rosalind’s cousin and closest confidante, Celia is loyal, warm, and perceptive. She chooses exile out of love and devotion, offering grounded contrast to Rosalind’s wit. Requires sincerity, intelligence, and strong ensemble connection.

Duke Senior
Male-identified, playing age 50–70, any ethnicity.
The rightful duke living in exile in the Forest of Arden, he is philosophical, calm, and generous in spirit. Finds meaning and harmony in nature. Requires gravitas and ease with text.

Duke Frederick
Male-identified, playing age 40–60, any ethnicity.
The usurping duke, sharp and authoritarian. His rule contrasts with the freedom of the forest. May be doubled with Duke Senior. Requires authority and clarity.

Jaques
Male-identified, playing age 30–60, any ethnicity.
A melancholic observer with a cynical, philosophical outlook. Delivers the famous “All the world’s a stage” speech. Wry, intelligent, and detached. Requires strong text work and dry wit.

Touchstone
Male-identified, playing age 25–50, any ethnicity.
A court fool who brings humor into the forest, blending clever wordplay with physical comedy. Both satirical and surprisingly insightful. Requires strong comedic instincts and facility with language.

Oliver
Male-identified, playing age 25–40, any ethnicity.
Orlando’s older brother, initially cruel and resentful, he undergoes a transformation toward compassion and love. Requires emotional range and clear arc.

Silvius
Male-identified, playing age 20–35, any ethnicity.
A lovesick shepherd devoted to Phebe, earnest to a fault. Represents idealized, unrequited love. Requires sincerity and emotional openness.

Phebe
Female-identified, playing age 20–35, any ethnicity.
A sharp and independent shepherdess who disdains Silvius but becomes infatuated with Rosalind (in disguise). Strong-willed and articulate. Requires confidence and comic awareness.

Audrey
Female-identified, playing age 20–40, any ethnicity.
A country woman pursued by Touchstone. Honest, straightforward, and unpretentious, she provides earthy humor. Requires grounded comedic presence.

Adam
Male-identified, playing age 60–80, any ethnicity.
A loyal servant to Orlando’s family, devoted and selfless. Represents enduring loyalty and kindness. Requires warmth and sincerity.

Charles
Male-identified, playing age 25–40, any ethnicity.
A professional wrestler in Duke Frederick’s court. Confident and physically imposing. Requires strong physical presence and previous combat experience.

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The Rocket Men
By Crystal Skillman
Director: Risa Brainin
First rehearsal: 4/20/27
Opening: 5/14/27
Closing: 5/30/27

Actor One (Heinz-Hermann Koelle)
Female/female identifying/non-binary, playing age 30s, any ethnicity.
Relentlessly inquisitive and intellectually driven, Koelle is defined by his curiosity and need to question everything. Requires strong presence and active listening.

Actor Two (Wernher von Braun)
Female/female identifying/non-binary, playing age 40s, any ethnicity.
A charismatic and endlessly energetic visionary who always has an answer. Confident, persuasive, and driven. Requires strong command, charm, and dynamic energy.

Actor Three (Friend / Assistant / Sol)
Female/female identifying/non-binary, playing age 30s, any ethnicity.
A multi-role track encompassing a loyal friend, an assistant figure, and Sol, who is introspective, bold, and emotionally grounded. Requires versatility and strong emotional range.

Actor Four (Helmut Hoelzer)
Male-identified, playing age 40s, any ethnicity.
Gruff on the surface but layered beneath, Hoelzer is pragmatic and direct. Requires grounded presence and subtle character work.

Actor Five (Arthur Rudolph)
Female/female identifying/non-binary, playing age 40s–50s, any ethnicity.
Rough-edged yet vulnerable, Rudolph carries both strength and emotional complexity. Requires depth and nuance.

Actor Six (William A. Mrazek)
Female/female identifying/non-binary, playing age 40s–50s, any ethnicity.
Thoughtful, quirky, and imaginative, Mrazek is a dreamer with a distinct perspective. Requires strong character work and individuality.

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TBA
First rehearsal: 6/8/27
Opening: 7/9/27
Closing: 8/8/27
More information on this production coming soon

 

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