Williamston General Auditions

[Jane Zussman]

Williamston Theatre 2026-2027 Season General Auditions

The Williamston Theatre announces general auditions for its 2026-2027 season. Details are below. Auditions are in-person. Williamston Theatre is particularly seeking Michigan actors. Out-of-town actors will be considered but must have their own vehicle.
When: Tuesday, May 5, 2026: 5pm - 10pm Monday, May 11, 2026: 10am - 3pm
By appointment only.
What to prepare: 2 contrasting, contemporary monologues. Total time 3 minutes.
How to schedule an appointment: Beginning Tuesday, April 21 call 517-655-7469, Tuesday –
Fridays from 12:00-5:00PM
What to bring: 1 copy of your headshot and resume
In attendance at the auditions: Artistic Director Tony Caselli, John Lepard, Megan Buckley-Ball, Jasmine Rivera.

Production/Casting Information
We are auditioning for available roles in our upcoming 2026-2027 Season, understudy positions, and our staged reading series. Some roles in the season are unavailable because productions have been chosen for specific artists.

The One Good Thing or “Are Ya Patrick Swayze”
By Joe Bravaco
Director: John Lepard
1st Reh: August 31, 2026
Tech: September 19 & 20, 2026 1st Preview: September 24, 2026 Opening Night: October 2, 2026 Closing: October 25, 2026
Roles
• Jamie–aprimaryschoolteacher,gay,mid-30s.Playful,self-assured,andcontented.Hardly
ever gloomy or morose. Irish accent.
• Tommy–Jamie’sbrother,anartist,married,late20s.Cheerful,open-hearted,easygoing,
but vulnerable and somewhat insecure. Irish accent. NOTE: THIS ROLE IS ALREADY CAST.

A Lansing Christmas Adventure
By Robert Hawlmark Director: Tony Caselli
Tech: November 14 & 15, 2026
1st Preview: November 19, 2026 Opening Night: November 27, 2026 Closing: December 27, 2026
Roles

• Felice Navi-Dahd – 30’s/40’s, female, optimist. Newly minted Fan of the holidays. If you
wanted to hang out with someone who was the female protagonist in a Hallmark movie, she’s it. Mother of a 12-year-old. Also plays several other roles in the show, including one with a Scottish dialect.

• George Dahd – 30’s/40’s, male, the guy you see as the lead in all the Hallmark movies. Jack of All Trades. Also plays several other roles in the show, including one with a French dialect.

• Mrs. Flabliano – Cookie Magnate. A grandmother type. She likes to help. Also plays other roles in the show. NOTE: THIS ROLE IS ALREADY CAST.

• Danny – 12 years old, and anxious to chat with Santa. NOTE: THIS ROLE IS ALREADY CAST.

For Closure!
By Hannah Benitez
Director: Megan Buckley-Ball
1st Reh: January 11, 2027
Tech: January 30 & 31, 2027
1st Preview: February 4, 2027 Opening Night: February 12th, 2027 Closing: March 14, 2027
Roles

• Amanda – female, 30’s. A pragmatic provider. White.

• Raven – female, 30’s. A romantic and a bard. Dating Amanda. Of Color.

• Camille Chevalier Milk – 50’s - 70’s. A deep-south eccentric, a Georgian Walter
Mercado/Rip Taylor. Professional Psychic?

• Actor 1 – male. Plays Rick the handyman, Michael Davenport the sleazy politician, Rizzy Boi
the rapper, and others. A Latino Ted Cruz type.

• Actor 2 – female. Plays Mrs. Fleringer the bird aficionado, Mrs. Rosinsky the oligarch’s
mistress (Russian dialect), Bobbi Gooshay an exotic dancer (possibly Southern dialect), and
Margery Davenport the politician’s wife.

• Actor 3 – female. The Surprise Tenant. 50’s - 60’s. NOTE: THIS ROLE IS ALREADY CAST.

The Apiary
By Kate Douglas
Director: Jasmine Rivera
1st Reh: March 16, 2027 Tech: April 3 & 4, 2027
1st Preview: April 8, 2027 Opening Night: April 16, 2027 Closing: May 9, 2027
Roles

• Cece/Kara/Anna/Bryn — female, 30’s - 50’s. NOTE: THIS ROLE IS ALREADY CAST.

• Zora – female, 30’s - 40’s. PhD. NOTE: THIS ROLE IS ALREADY CAST.

• Pilar – female, 30’s - 50’s. Lab technician. Cares about bees. Likes her job. Adventurous,
pragmatic.

• Gwen – female. 30’s - 50’s. NOTE: THIS ROLE IS ALREADY CAST.
Guys On Ice
Book and Lyrics by Fred Alley and Music by James Kaplan Director: Tony Caselli
1st Reh: June 7, 2027
Tech: July 2 & 3, 2027
1st Preview: July 8, 2027 Opening Night: July 16, 2027 Closing: August 15, 2027
Roles
• Lloyd – A married ice fisherman. NOTE: THIS ROLE IS ALREADY CAST.
• Marvin – 30’s - 50’s A bachelor ice fisherman. Sweetheart, big personality.
• Ernie – 30’s - 60’s. A mooch, and a pain the ass. NOTE: THIS ROLE IS ALREADY CAST.

Williamston Theatre is an equal-opportunity employer, committed to building an inclusive and welcoming workforce. Humans of all kinds are encouraged to apply, and applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.

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