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Auditions & Casting Details

January 31 - February 1

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“Four Old Broads”

Auditions

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Leslie Kimbell (writer, actor, director, designer (and self-proclaimed drama queen) gained the majority of 
her insane life experiences and EXTREMELY salty sense of humor, from eighteen years of traveling the 
world as a top-billed and award-winning burlesque headliner and model. She parlayed that experience, 
as well as inspiration from her “sassy and Spunky Nannie DeVries and Aunt Sissie” into authoring this 
very funny play. 

 

Four sassy senior ladies: Beatrice, Eaddy, Imogene, and Maude need a break from bingo and macramé. 
They want to take a SASSY SENIORS Caribbean cruise. Unfortunately, things have not been pleasant at 
Magnolia Place Assisted Living since nasty nurse Pat came to work there. A MYSTERY unfolds with 
LAUGHTER as the gals try to outsmart her. 

 

Throw in a senior citizen beauty pageant, an old Elvis Impersonator, a trashy makeover and a bizarre 
thigh exerciser incident and you have a laugh a minute evening of theater.

 

Audition Time/Dates:

  • Saturday, January 31, 2026 – noon to 3:00 pm

  • Sunday, February 1, 2026 - 1pm to 4 pm

  • Tuesday, February 3, 2026 – 7:00 pm (Invite Only Callbacks)

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Location:

       The Campbell Theater, 636 Ward St, Martinez

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Production Team:

  • Director: John Alred

  • Producer: Babette Bilger

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​Criteria for Auditions:

  • Age appropriate (see character descriptions)

  • Auditions by appointment.

  • Walk-ins will be accommodated as time allows.

 

Audition Requirements:

  • Each actor is scheduled for 8 minutes.

  • Monologue of choice

  • Choose character monologue from prepared sides (see below).

  • Submit completed Audition Application, Resume and Headshot prior to arrival to: 
    campbelltheatreauditions@gmail.com

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NOTES: Be sure to note your audition time in your email. 
Resumes & headshots will be accepted at audition, but online in advance is        
preferred. 

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CALLBACK INFORMATION

Callbacks:

  • Callbacks to be scheduled Callbacks are on Tuesday, February 3 at 7 pm by invitation. 
    Don't worry if you are not invited for callbacks. It only means that we need a second look at 
    certain actors together in order to make final casting decisions.

  • Callback details to be emailed out.

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CASTING INFORMATION 
Casting:

  • Actors cast, including ensemble, will be contacted directly by the director to confirm acceptance within 3 days of the callbacks.

  • Actors not cast will be contacted via email after the show is cast.

  • Please do not announce your casting on social media until a formal announcement is posted by Onstage and you receive a welcome email.

  • A small travel stipend to be provided.​​

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PRODUCTION NOTES
Rehearsal Schedule & Potential Conflicts:

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Rehearsals are typically Monday through Thursday beginning March 23rd through April 30th.

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Note: Accommodations and preferences are taken into consideration when developing the schedule 
as much as possible.

 

Be sure to indicate conflicts on your audition application if known.

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Performances
 
Current schedule of performances with curtain time:  

  • May 1st - 8PM 

  • May 2nd - 8PM 

  • May 7th - 8PM 

  • May 8th - 8PM 

  • May 9th - 8PM 

  • May 10th - 2:30 PM 

  • May 15th - 8PM 

  • May 16th - 8PM 

  • May 17th - 2:30 PM

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CHARACTER BREAKDOWN 
None of these characters require a specific race. People of color are encouraged to audition. 
Genders and ages listed should be how you present. The characterizations below are provided by the 
author (thus required by copyright). 

  • Beatrice Shelton (50s or older) Bawdy former burlesque dancer, she has a foul mouth, a dirtier mind, and a heart of gold. She clashes often with Eaddy, but they are still best friends.

  • Eaddy Mae Clayton (50s or older) Desperately religious, she is a bit naive, a bit repressed, she is often appalled by Beatrice, but loves her anyway.

  • Maude Jenkins (50s or older) A funeral and soap opera obsessed frump, she's kind of ditzy, but in a lovable way.

  • Imogene Fletcher (50s or older) The newest resident of Magnolia Place, she is grounded and sensible, but prone to "episodes" of memory loss.

  • Sam Smith (50s or older) Retired Elvis impersonator and Casanova.

  • Pat Jones (30s-40s) A rude and pushy nurse with control issues and an agenda.

  • Ruby Sue Bennett (30s) A quiet, romance-novel-loving nurse who has everyone's best interest at heart. Ruby Sue uses two accents – undercover Georgean and Northeastern.

February 27-28

“The Rocky Horror Show”

Auditions

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Richard O’Brien’s “The Rocky Horror Show” follows a young, engaged couple, Brad Majors and Janet Weiss, whose car breaks down during a storm. They seek help at the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank N. Furter, a flamboyant and eccentric scientist who reveals his latest creation, Rocky, a muscular man brought to life. Throughout the night, Brad and Janet encounter a variety of bizarre characters and experience a series of surreal, comical, and sexually charged events. The show is known for its blend of horror, science fiction, and musical elements, with themes of sexual liberation and self-discovery.

 

Audition Time/Dates:

  • Friday, February 27, 2026 – 6:00-9:00 pm

  • Saturday, February 28, 2026 – noon-4:00 pm

  • Saturday, March 7, 2026 – noon-4:00 pm (Invite Only Callbacks)

 

Location:

       The Campbell Theater, 636 Ward St, Martinez

 

Audition Requirements:

  • Cast ages 18+

  • Song of choice in the same style as the show (please do not sing songs from Rocky Horror), 32 bars (1 minute).

  • A Bluetooth speaker will be available. Please bring a backing track for your music. We are only using background tracks for the audition (no piano available).

  • Perform side for desired character. Preferred – memorize the side so you can perform it though you can hold the paper in your hand for reference (see audition packet)

  • If you are solely interested in ensemble, perform Narrator side for the audition.

  • Dance audition will be part of the callbacks only so please do not be concerned about that for the initial audition.

  • Print/complete the audition application from the audition packet found at campbelltheater.com and bring with you to the audition.

 

Callbacks

  • Callbacks are on Saturday, March 8 by invitation. Don't worry if you are not invited for callbacks. It only means that we need a second look at certain actors together in order to make final casting decisions.

  • Callback music and sides be sent out on Monday, March 2. 

  • Dance callbacks include a short combination for most roles. Those called back for Columbia will be given a brief tap combination.

 

Costume Information

  • Although no nudity will occur in this production, there may be costume choices for some characters that are form fitting and/or more revealing. Please indicate your level of comfort with this type of costuming on the audition application.

  • Actors are responsible for personal items such as shoes (character, jazz or tap shoes), as well as stockings and other personal undergarments.

  • You can help create your own costume at your expense if you want to keep them for your personal use (not required). The Costumer will work with you to see if Onstage should provide your costume.

 

Rehearsal Schedule & Potential Conflicts

  • First meeting (mandatory) is Sunday August 23, 2026.

  • Music/Choreography rehearsals begin August 31 for the first 2-3 weeks.

  • Blocking rehearsals begin September 21.

  • Rehearsals planned for Monday thru Thursday 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm.

  • Tech Rehearsals begin Sunday, October 25, starting at 1 pm with cue-to-cue then a full run through after a dinner break.

  • Tech rehearsals October 26-28 and a preview on October 29.

 

Performances - 2026

  • Performances planned (total of 12) with 2 optional Thursdays if there is a demand. Please keep these two Thursdays open.

  • Current schedule of performances:

    • Friday, October 30 - midnight

    • Saturday, October 31 - midnight

    • Thursday, Nov 5 - 7:30 - Possible add on performance, keep date open

    • Friday, Nov 5 - 8 pm

    • Saturday, Nov 6 – 8 pm

    • Sunday, Nov 7 – 2:30 pm

    • Thursday, Nov 12 - 7:30 pm

    • Friday, Nov 13 – 8 pm

    • Saturday, Nov 14 – 8 pm

    • Sunday, Nov 15 - 2:30 pm

    • Thursday, Nov 19 - 7:30 - Possible add on performance, keep date open

    • Friday, Nov 20 – 8 pm

    • Saturday, Nov 21 – 8 pm

    • Sunday, Nov 22 - 2:30 pm

 

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN

 

USHERETTE/MAGENTA: Usherette opens the show and Magenta is sister to Riff Raff and Franks servant. Female, Age Flexible (Range: Mezzo Soprano Belt, Bb3-Eb5)

 

BRAD: Male, 26-35 (Range: Bari Tenor, Bb2-G4) 

Quirky, but very much in love with his fiancé, Janet. Overly optimistic at times.

 

JANET: Female, 26-35 (Range: Mezzo Soprano Belt, A3-Eb5)

Good girl who is madly in love with Brad and always seems to be frightened of something. Keeps losing more of her clothes throughout the story. Emotionally weak and caves into pressure easily. 

 

NARRATOR: Male/Female, Age Flexible (Non-Singing Role)

Follows our two heroes through the story by narrating directly to the audience.

Interactive role, desired actor to be quick witted and ready to respond to audience feedback breaking the 4th wall often.

 

RIFF RAFF: Male, 25-40 (Range: High Rock Tenor, D3-B4)

Creepy man resembling more of a zombie. Makes harmless conversations seem awkward and foreboding. One of Frank's servants.

 

COLUMBIA: Female, Age Flexible (Range: Mezzo Soprano Belt, E4-E5)

One of Frank's servants. Tap dancing required.

 

FRANK-N-FURTER: Male, 30-45 (Range: Baritone, D3-G4)

Master of the castle. Welcomes Janet and Brad with open arms. Obsessed with creating a man to be part of his sexual entourage. Master of seduction.

 

ROCKY: Male 18-30 (Range: Tenor, A3-G4)

Frank's magnificent creation. Sexually appealing with prominent muscles/physique.  

 

EDDIE/DR SCOTT: Male, 28-40 (Range: Baritone, E3-F#4)

Eddie, delivery man, "went to pieces." Misses the rock and roll of life. Comes back to life only to die after his solo. Dr. Scott is Eddie's Uncle. 

 

PHANTOMS/TRANSYLVANIANS (SATB) (planning to cast 4 ensemble)

Various Singers (SATB), will perform in scenes and help with scene transitions. 

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