Audition Schedule

All auditions are at 7:30 pm at the theatre and will consist of cold reading from the script unless otherwise noted.
For additional information about a show or audition please call 630-406-8838.

THE DESK SET by William Marchant

AUDITION DATES: July 18 & 19 at 7:30 pm.

Performance Dates: September 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, & 25

In this comedy, the women who run the reference department at the Federal Broadcasting Network, affectionately referred to as "the desk set", feel their jobs as the "human brains" of the operation are being threatened by the introduction of new technology.  And when the computer prints them each a pink slip, their world of corporate mergers, increasing workloads and on-and-off office romances is turned upside down!  Though set in the 1950's, The Desk Set offers a good laugh to all of us who are struggling to stay afloat in this unstable economy.

The cast consists of 8 men ages 20-60 and 8 women ages 20-80. 

This show offers roles that accommodate a variety of personalities, experience levels and schedules!  Actors may be cast to play multiple roles. 

Character Descriptions:

Bunny Watson: The spunky head of the reference team/involved with Abe Cutler

Abe Cutler: The career-focused network exec/involved with Bunny Watson

Miss Warriner: The pushy electronics expert in charge of the new computers

Peg Costello: reference department team member/the jokester

Ruthie Saylor: reference department team member/the newbie

Sadel Meyer: reference department team member/the efficient one

Elsa: flirty Office Secretary

Richard Sumner: MIT graduate and efficiency expert

Kenny: gossiping mail boy

The Man

Mr. Bennett

Old Lady

Reporter

THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW based on the story by Washington Irving

AUDITION DATES: August 22 & 23

Performance Dates: October 15, 16, 22, & 23

The Headless Horseman will ride once again in this adaptation of Washington Irving's classic tale. Adults and children of all ages will enjoy the antics of Brom Bones, the lovely Katrina VanTassel and of course, the bumbling Ichabod Crane!

The cast consists of 5-6 Men and 3-4 Women all ages are welcome

*Need one person over 6 ft tall for the role of the Headless Horseman

Character Descriptions

Narrator: Narrates the story, can be male or female, any age or type

Icabod Crane: The town's teacher, a bit silly, pretentious and easily frightened.

Brom Bones: The town bully, he's a rough and tumble guy and leader of "The Sleepy Hollow Boys"

Katrina Van Tassel: The beautiful and spoiled daughter of the town's wealthiest farmer. 

Pete Van Tassel: A young mischief maker and one of the "The Sleepy Hollow Boys"

Irving Van Ripper: A young mischief maker and "The Sleepy Hollow Boys"

Washington: Townsperson & "The Sleepy Hollow Boys"

Van Tassel/Van Ripper: Townsperson and Father of the beautiful Katrina

Emily Vooress: A classmate of Peter & Irving, and townsperson

Judith Van Ripper: Vendor & townsperson

Charlotte Irving: Vendor & townsperson

The Headless Horseman: A small but fun and pivotal role must be at least 6 feet tall and willing to carry a sword.

THE UNINVITED by Dorothy McArdle and adapted for the stage by Tim Kelly

When Pam Fitzgerald and her brother, Roddy move into Cliff End - an old, abandoned home overlooking the Irish Sea - they can't believe the deal they get on the place...until they start to realize what they have gotten themselves into.  The Uninvited is a 'classic ghost story' that explores the hidden truth surrounding Cliff End and spirit that haunts the place!

The cast consists of 4 Men and 6 Women

A CHRISTMAS CAROL based on the story by Charles Dickens 

This holiday favorite will be given the "Albright" twist as we adapt for our stage this classic tale of a miser who learns the true meaning of Christmas.  Much like our production of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, A Christmas Carol will feature a mostly adolescent cast anchored by a few Adult actors.  Come enjoy this classic holiday favorite and celebrate the season like only The Albright Theatre can!

The cast consists of 10-15 Men/Boys and 6-10 Women/Girls (All ages from 5-95 are welcome)

THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK adapted by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett.

The Diary of Anne Frank tells the heartbreaking and courageous tale of a young Jewish girl who is ripped from her normal life and forced into hiding during World War II.  Through her eyes, we witness not only Anne's journey into adolescence, but her struggle for survival from the persecution and oppression endured by so many during the Holocaust.

The cast consists of 5 Men (Ages 15-50+) and  5 Women (Ages 13-50+)

AN ACT OF IMAGINATION by Bernard Slade 

When author Arthur Putnam takes a detour from his best-selling Mystery Novels and writes the tale of a love affair between a rich man and a younger woman, everyone - including his family and his editor - become suspicious.  Could this be a work of Non-Fiction? Is Arthur's main character a reflection of himself and his novel a confession?  Blackmail, murder, conspiracy and a series of unexpected twists will keep you guessing until the very end of this dry-witted mystery.

The cast consists of 3 Men and 4 Women (Ages 20-50)