2025 Auditions
WITCH
by Jen Silverman
Directed by Alexi McGinness & Eric Hamme
A charming devil arrives in the quiet village of Edmonton to bargain for the souls of its residents, in exchange for their darkest wishes. Elizabeth should be his easiest target having been branded a "witch" and cast out by the town. But her soul is not so readily bought. As the devil returns to convince her - and returns again - relationships are formed, tested, and sold to the highest bidder. An inventive retelling of a Jacobean drama, this sharp subversive fable debates how much our souls are worth when hope is hard to come by.
In-Person, Open Call Auditions:
At The Garage Theatre 251 E 7th St Long Beach, CA 90813.
Monday, May 5, 2025 - 7pm – 9:30pm
Tuesday, May 6, 2025 - 7pm – 9:30pm
Cold reads from the script. Headshot and/or resume appreciated but not necessary.
Callbacks:
May 7th by invitation only.
Rehearsal Dates:
May 12th - July 8th (Typically Monday - Thursday, some Fridays at 7pm. May change based on availability.)
Performance Dates:
Thursday, Friday, Saturday @ 8pm July 11th - August 9th.
Character Breakdown:
Elizabeth Sawyer: (Female, older) An outcast.
Scratch: (Male, twenties) the devil.
Sir Arthur Banks: (Male, older): A wealthy and powerful man.
Cuddy Banks: (Male) : Sir Arthur’s son. painfully shy, a Morris dancer. He is secretly in love with Frank (and also in hate). The actor cast in this role should feel comfortable dancing. Engages in physical intimacy/combat with Frank.
Frank Thorney: (Male): A confident and successful young man, charming and ruthless. His ambition knows no bounds. Engages in physical intimacy/combat with Winnifred & Cuddy.
Winnifred: (female): Sir Arthur’s servant, resigned and pragmatic, secretly married to Frank. Engages in physical intimacy with Frank.
**to promote a space of inclusive storytelling for all, we encourage actors of any race, gender, sexual orientation, ability, etc. to read for the roles they wish
Compensation:
performance stipend provided Closing Night