Audition For The 2026 Season!
AUDITIONS FOR KIDS SPOTLIGHT! TALENT SHOW
Audition Dates (all auditions are at MAC)
- Friday, March 27 @ 6 p.m.
- Saturday, March 28 @ 10 a.m.
- Sunday, March 29 @ 2 p.m.
Do you sing? Do you dance? Do you play an instrument?
Would you like to do a monologue or twirl a baton or perform martial arts or tell jokes?
How about puppets or reciting poetry? How about imitating someone famous?
MAC is looking for kids who want to perform their talent on stage.
The talent showcase is scheduled for May 9 at John Paul High School.
For more information, call Mitch at 252-468-8708 or email MACkidsspotlight@yahoo.com
AUDITIONS FOR MATILDA
Newcomers Welcomed! Non-Traditional Casting!
AUDITION DATES:
Friday, April 10 @ 6 p.m.
Saturday, April 11 @ 10 p.m.
Sunday, April 12 @ 2 p.m.
DIRECTOR: Justin Collis
PRODUCTION DATES (Must be available for all shows)
- Thursday, June 18 @ 7:30 p.m.
- Friday, June 19 @ 7:30 p.m.
- Saturday, June 20 @ 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
- Sunday, June 21 @ 2 p.m.
- Thursday, June 25 @ 7:30 p.m.
- Friday, June 26 @ 7:30 p.m.
- Saturday, June 27 @ 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
SYNOPSIS
Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers. She’s unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher Miss Honey. During her first term at school, the two forge a bond as Miss Honey begins to recognize and appreciate Matilda’s extraordinary personality. Matilda’s school life isn’t completely smooth sailing, however – the school’s mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves to punish those who don’t abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts and could be the school pupils’ saving grace! Packed with high-energy dance numbers, catchy songs and an unforgettable roles for young actors, Matilda is a joyous girl power romp.
Character Breakdown
Matilda Wormwood (age 6-12): An imaginative girl who is clever and wise far beyond her years. She has a thirst for learning that cannot be quenched.
Miss Agatha Trunchbull (age 35-55) The tyrannical headmistress at Matilda’s school who despises children.
Miss Honey (age 25-40) Matilda’s kindhearted teacher. She is tired of living in fear under Miss Trunchbull.
Mr. Wormwood (age 35-45) Matilda’s uncaring father. A slimy, greedy used-car salesman.
Mrs. Wormwood (age 35-45) Matilda’s self-absorbed, negligent mother and an amateur ballroom dancer.
Michael Wormwood (age 10-15) Matilda’s older brother. He is not very bright and favored by their parents.
Bruce (age 7-14) Matilda’s classmate. He is subject to extreme punishment by Miss Trunchbull.
Lavender (age 7-10) Matilda’s classmate and friend.
Mrs. Phelps (age 25-65) A nice librarian.
The Escapologist: A character in a story Matilda tells to Mrs. Phelps who comes to life in their imagination.
The Acrobat: A character in a story Matilda tells to Mrs. Phelps who comes to life in their imagination.
Rudolpho: Mrs. Wormwood’s ballroom dance partner.
Doctor: Mrs. Wormwood’s Doctor when she goes into labor with Matilda.
Children’s Entertainer: A party entertainer at the start of the show.
Ensemble
Cook, Henchman 1, Henchman 2, Henchman 3, Kids (Amanda, Nigel, Eric, Alice, Hortensia, Tommy), Parents.
AUDITIONS FOR THE BOYS NEXT DOOR
AUDITION DATES:
Friday, May 1@ 6 p.m.
Saturday, May 2 @ 10 p.m.
Sunday, May 3 @ 2 p.m.
DIRECTOR: Mitch W. Butts
PRODUCTION DATES (Must be available for all shows)
- Wednesday, July 15 @ 7:30 p.m.
- Thursday, July 16 @ 7:30 p.m.
- Friday, July 17 @ 7:30 p.m.
- Saturday, July 18 @ 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
- Sunday, July 19@ 2 p.m.
SYNOPSIS
The place is a communal residence where four mentally handicapped men live under the supervision of an earnest, but increasingly “burned out” young social worker named Jack. Norman, who works in a doughnut shop and is unable to resist the lure of the sweet pastries, takes great pride in the huge bundle of keys that dangles from his waist; Lucien P. Smith has the mind of a five-year-old but imagines that he is able to read and comprehend the weighty books he lugs about; Arnold, the ringleader of the group, is a hyperactive, compulsive chatterer, who suffers from deep-seated insecurities and a persecution complex; while Barry, a brilliant schizophrenic who is devastated by the unfeeling rejection of his brutal father, fantasizes that he is a golf pro. Mingled with scenes from the daily lives of these four, where “little things” sometimes become momentous (and often very funny), are moments of great poignancy when, with touching effectiveness, we are reminded that the handicapped, like the rest of us, want only to love and laugh and find some meaning and purpose in the brief time that they, like their more fortunate brothers, are allotted on this earth.
Character Breakdown
(Casting Note: These people are real. Don’t play them as cartoons, please.)
The residents
Arnold Wiggins: A nervous, hyperactive, and obsessive-compulsive resident with a persecution complex. He works as a movie theater janitor. When he becomes angry or scared, Wiggins repeats the word: ‘nyеt’, meaning no in Russian, and threatens to run away to Russia.
Barry Klemper: A schizophrenic man who fantasizes about being a golf pro. He gets highly agitated over small things. This is partly because Barry has had a traumatic life growing up. Later in the story, when Klemper’s abusive father visits him for the first time in years, the situation proves harmful to his mental condition.
Lucien P. Smith: A resident with a low mental capacity who is proud of his library card but can’t read much else. Despite the fact that he cannot read, Smith insists on checking out armloads of books from the library. He is at risk of losing his disability funds when the state senate accuses him of faking his mental condition.
Norman Bulansky: A man who works at a donut shop and is often seen enjoying donuts. Eating doughnuts at his job has caused him to become overweight. His girlfriend, Sheila, lives at another group home. Bulansky is very proud and possessive of a large ring of keys.
Other characters
Jack: The social worker who supervises the men. He is compassionate but is also experiencing burnout and is considering leaving the job.
Sheila: A woman who lives in the same facility as the men and has a romantic relationship with Norman. Like Norman, she faces mental disabilities. She is also obsessed with Norman’s prized keys and is “no skinny minnie herself”.
Mr. Klemper: Barry’s abusive father.
Clara: A new, monosyllabic resident at Sheila’s apartment.
AUDITIONS FOR 12 ANGRY MEN
Auditioning for men between the ages of 21 and 80.
AUDITION DATES:
Friday, July 10 @ 6 p.m.
Saturday, July 11 @ 10 a.m.
Sunday, July 12 @ 2 p.m.
DIRECTOR: Dorothea Handron
PRODUCTION DATES (Must be available for all shows)
- Thursday, Sept. 17 @ 7:30 p.m.
- Friday, Sept. 18 @ 7:30 p.m.
- Saturday, Sept. 19 @ 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
- Sunday, Sept. 20 @ 2 p.m.
- Thursday, Sept. 24 @ 7:30 p.m.
- Friday, Sept. 25 @ 7:30 p.m.
- Saturday, Sept. 26 @ 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
SYNOPSIS
It is 1957, and twelve men have been led into a jury room of a New York City court of law. They are given final instructions about determining the verdict in a murder case whose defendant faces the death penalty if found guilty.
Before deliberations begin, the men take a short break after filing into the hot and stuffy room. They gather around a long table to begin discussions about the case. The defendant, a young man, is accused of killing his father; and, after a preliminary vote, all but one of the jurors presume he is guilty. Juror #8 is the only one who feels differently. Because they must come to a unanimous decision, debates begin. Most of the men are upset and very vocal about the dissenting vote.
It is agreed to go around the table and have each man explain why he believes the young man is guilty, in hopes of convincing Juror #8 to change his mind. They heatedly discuss the known facts of the case; and little by little the personalities, opinions, and biases of each juror become evident. Subsequent votes are taken, and each time there are fewer and fewer who still believe the defendant is guilty.
Eventually Juror #3 is the only one left who maintains his original “guilty” vote. He is determined to hold out and make it a hung jury. Will this last juror obstinately stand his ground, or can the others convince him otherwise?
Character Breakdown
Juro #1 – Foreman: A small, petty man, the Foreman is impressed with the authority he has and handles himself quite formally. He is not overly bright but is determined.
Juror #2: A meek, hesitant man who finds it difficult to maintain any opinions of his own, Juror #2 is easily swayed and usually adopts the opinion of the last person he has spoken to.
Juror #3: A very strong, very forceful, extremely opinionated man within whom can be detected a streak of sadism. He is also a humorless man who is intolerant of opinions other than his own and is accustomed to forcing his wishes and views upon others.
Juror #4: A man of wealth and position, and a practiced speaker who presents himself well at all times. He seems to think himself a little bit better than the rest of the jurors. His only concern is with the facts in this case, and he is appalled with the behavior of the others.
Juror #5: A frightened young man, he takes his obligations in this case very seriously but finds it difficult to speak up when his elders have the floor.
Juror #6: An honest but dull-witted man who comes upon his decisions slowly and carefully, Juror #6 is a man who finds it difficult to create positive opinions, but who must listen to, digest, and accept those opinions offered by others which appeal to him most.
Juror #7: A loud, flashy, joking salesman type who thinks he has more important things to do than to sit on a jury. Juror #7 is quick to show temper and equally quick to form opinions on things he knows nothing about. He is a bully and, of course, a coward.
Juror #8: A quiet, thoughtful, gentle man, Juror #8 sees all sides of every question and constantly seeks the truth. He is a man of strength tempered with compassion. Above all, he is a man who wants justice to be done and will fight to see that it is.
Juror #9: A mild, gentle old man, long since defeated by life, and now merely waiting to die, Juror #9 recognizes himself for what he is and mourns the days when it would have been possible to be courageous.
Juror #10: An angry, bitter man who antagonizes almost at sight, Juror #10 is also a bigot who places no values on any human life except his own. He is a man who has been nowhere and is going nowhere, and he knows it deep within him.
Juror #11: A refugee from Europe, Juror #11 speaks with an accent and is ashamed, humble, almost subservient to the people around him. He will honestly seek justice because he has suffered through so much injustice.
Juror #12: A slick, bright advertising man who things of human beings in terms of percentages, graphs and polls, Juror #12 has no real understanding of people. He is a superficial snob but trying to be a good fellow.
Guard
Judge
Clerk
AUDITION DATES:
Friday, June 5 @ 6PM
Saturday, June 6 @ 10 AM
Sunday, June 7 @ 2 PM
DIRECTOR: Thad Aley
PRODUCTION DATES (Must be available for all shows)
- August 13 @ 7:30 p.m.
- August 14 @ 7:30 p.m.
- August 15 @ 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
- August 16 @ 2 p.m.
- August 20 @ 7:30 p.m.
- August 21 @ 7:30 p.m.
- August 22 @ 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
SYNOPSIS
This play is a comedic exposé of small-town Texas life after the accidental death of town matriarch, Peggy Ingram. In the middle of a hot summer night, poor Peggy took her last breath in a seedy motel. It wasn’t sex that did her in; it was her lover’s wooden legs lying in the middle of the floor. She tripped over them and fatally butted heads with the motel room sink. Her lover? A very much married-with-children man.
Sometimes it takes a death to bring a family together. But not right away. Peggy’s tragic death brings out the best, the worst, and the peculiar in her family and friends. Steely, social-climbing daughter Latrelle is determined to bury the truth of her mother’s illicit affair, while trashy daughter LaVonda enlists the help of spurned spouse Noleta to seek revenge on the cheating husband. Their long-suffering sibling, Earl (a.k.a. Brother Boy, a.k.a. Tammy Wynette), is bent on escaping from Dr. Eve, his tormentor at the mental institution where he has been for 20 years, ever since his penchant for wigs and dresses became more than an obsession. Peggy’s sister, Sissy, is trying to quit smoking while dealing with funeral arrangements and her nieces’ battle over a mink stole (not who inherits it, but whether or not their momma is going to wear it to her grave). We meet Peggy’s grandson, Ty, who is seeing his 27th therapist; her lover, G.W., who is inconsolably grief-stricken, and various and sundry low-lifes, drunks, and ex-cons.
Character Breakdown
(Casting Note: These people are real. Don’t play them as cartoons, please.)
Bitsy Mae Harling: the gum-chewing, guitar playing ex-con singer
Ty Williamson (25-35) a handsome, sincere gay man on a journey to find himself
Noleta Nethercott (40ish) the angry overweight betrayed housewife
Latrelle Williamson – (50ish) Ty’s uptight, proper mother
La Vinda Dupree – (45ish) Latrelle’s liberal-minded worldly sister
G. W. Nethercott – (45-55) the distraught legless Vietnam Vet
Wardale “Bubba” Owens- (45-50) the former gay-bashing, remorseful bartender
Odell Owens – (40ish) Wardell’s worthless story-telling brother
Dr. Eve Bolinger – (40-50) the over-sexed, pill-popping, alcoholic therapist
Earl (Brother Boy) Ingram – (45ish), the Tammy Wynette obsessed transvestite
Rev. Barnes (30-40) – the Southern Baptist preacher (often played by the same actor as Odell)