*Audition NOTICE*
Dial M for Murder, Directed by David Wheeler
AUDITION DATES: January 5 & 6, 2026 ~ The Acting Company Theater ~ 6:00 PM
PERFORMANCES: February 20 through March 15, 2026.
CAST:
Margot Wendice - female, age 25 to 35, English
Maxine Hadley - female, age 25 to 35, American
Tony Wendice - male, age 30 to 40, English
Lesgate - male, age 30 to 40, English
Inspector Hubbard, 40 to 50, male, English
(The inspector may be cast as female)
All of the characters are university educated and polished. The entire cast must have a gift for language and physical acting ability. All of the characters are major parts.
Lesgate only appears in the first act. Inspector Hubbard only appears in the second act.
Because of the intensity of play, the entire cast must be available for all rehearsals and performances.
*Audition NOTICE*
Finding Oz, Written and Directed by Bob Cooner
AUDITION DATES: April 13 & 14, 2026 ~ The Acting Company Theater ~ 7:00 PM
REHEARSAL DATES: April 20-May 21, 2026 (Mon-Thurs, 6:30-8:30 PM), May 24-28, 2026
(Tech Week, 6-9 PM)
PERFORMANCES: May 29 through June 21, 2026 (Fri-Sat@7:30 PM, Sun@2:00 PM)
How did L. Frank Baum's own life's journey lead him to the creation of what is arguably the most beloved children's novel of all time, The Wonderful Wizard of OZ? From his youth in 19th century upstate New York, to his travels on the road as an actor and playwright, to his stint as a newspaper publisher on the midwestern plains, to his time in turn-of-the- 20th century Chicago as a salesman and ultimately a published author, L. Frank Baum's adventurous biography is nothing less than remarkable. Finding OZ is an inspiring new play that brings his imaginative journey and personal story to life on stage.
Roles:
Frank: Male, 50s-70s; the older L. Frank Baum, the play’s narrator
Actor 1: Female, 20s-30s; plays Dorothy, Sheila, Susan B. Anthony, Kenneth Baum, etc.
Actor 2: Any Gender, 20s-50s; plays Tin Woodman, Uncle Adam, Robert Baum, Mr. Williams, etc.
Actor 3: Any Gender; 20s-50; plays Scarecrow, Aunt Josephine, Mr. Burnham, Harry Baum, Mr. Hill, etc.
Actor 4: Male, 30s-60s; Benjamin Baum, Wizard, Uncle Henry, Mr. Clover, Mr. Comstock, etc.
Actor 5: Female; 30s-60s; plays Cynthia Baum, Matilda Gage, Aunt Em, Mrs. Bilkins, Guardian, etc.
Actor 6: Male, 20s-40s; plays Frankie, the younger L. Frank Baum from a young boy to early 40s, etc.
Actor 7: Any Gender, 20s-50s; plays Cowardly Lion, Frank Baum Jr., Mr. Denslow, etc.
Actor 8: Female, 20s-50s; plays Glinda, Schoolmaster, Maud Baum, etc.
With the exceptions of “Frank” and “Actor 6,” all of the actors will play a variety of characters from the life and imagination of L. Frank Baum throughout the play. The play is an ensemble piece, and most actors will be onstage most of the time.
Auditions will consist of readings of scenes from the script. Audition scenes will be available
March 29, 2026. Please contact the director at bobcooner@hotmail.com