Auditions

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST BED AND BREAKFAST AUDITIONS
Join us for auditions for the Barn Lot Theater children’s production of Beauty and the Beast: Bed and Breakfast, to be held on Saturday, January 11, from 2 to 4 PM. This enchanting tale, set in a whimsical world, offers a delightful opportunity for young actors to explore themes of friendship, courage, and transformation.

Audition Details:

  • Location: Barn Lot Theater Annex Building (formerly the Auction Barn Building), 107 N. Main St., Edmonton.

  • Audition Format: Participants that are able to read will perform a cold reading from the script. For those who cannot read, they will need to be able to recite their favorite fairy tale. No other preparation is necessary, but enthusiasm and creativity are encouraged.

  • Alternative Arrangements: If you are unable to attend the scheduled audition, please contact info@barnlottheater.org to make alternative arrangements.

Rehearsals and Performances:

  • Rehearsals will begin late February or early March, with performances scheduled from March 27 to March 30, 2025.

  • Anticipate two rehearsals per week, increasing frequency as the production date approaches. Depending on the role cast, actors may not be required to attend all rehearsals. Please bring any known schedule conflicts to auditions.

Parking:

  • Available in the alley beside the building or at the Metcalfe County government building next door.

Participation Requirements:

  • This audition is open to young performers through 12th grade who are eager to bring this magical story to life on stage.

  • Adults may be cast in roles if needed, but preference is given to our young performers. Any volunteer over the age of 18 requires background check.

Character Descriptions:

BBBB Staff

  • Henri: Host and reformed beast, married to Belinda (86 lines)

  • Belinda: Hostess, natural beauty, kind to Henri but not to guests (109 lines)

  • Bremen: Bellhop, dim but dutiful and kind-hearted (87 lines)

  • Muffy Mann: Chef, makes more than just muffins (79 lines)

  • Computer (voice only): Selective digital assistant (7 lines)

BBBB Guests

  • Bonnie Redcap: Traveling to visit Grandma, has interesting items in her picnic basket (87 lines)

  • Goldie Locks: Finicky, likes everything just right, loves porridge (60 lines)

  • Peter Shepherd: Suspicious guest, teller of tall tales, claims a supermodel wife (49 lines)

  • Jack B. Stalk: Laid-back Magic Bean salesman (34 lines)

  • Hansel: Gretel’s brother, hungry for candy (4 lines)

  • Gretel: Hansel’s sister, equally insatiable (4 lines)

  • Winnifred: A real princess, sleeps on a stack of mattresses, dislikes peas (1 line)

  • Rapunzel: Keeps clogging the drain (1 line)

  • Chicken Little: Clucky guest (n/a)

  • Talia: Mysterious supermodel wife (5 lines)

PIGGI Agents

  • Market: Lead agent (74 lines)

  • Arby: Another agent, aka Roast Beef (32 lines)

  • Home: Another agent (34 lines)

  • None: Another agent (10 lines)

We encourage children of all backgrounds to audition for these vibrant and captivating roles. Be a part of this enchanting production that promises to delight audiences of all ages!

PACKING UP POLLY AUDITIONS
Join us for auditions for Packing Up Polly, to be held on Monday, February 10th and Tuesday, February 11th. Auditions will begin at 6pm CST.

Location: Barn Lot Theater Annex Building (formerly the Auction Barn Building), 107 N. Main St., Edmonton.

Audition Format: Participants will perform a cold reading from the script.

Alternative Arrangements: If you are unable to attend the scheduled audition, please contact info@barnlottheater.org to make alternative arrangements.

Rehearsals and Performances: Anticipate at least two rehearsals per week, increasing frequency as the production date approaches. Depending on the role cast, actors may not be required to attend all rehearsals. Please bring any known schedule conflicts to auditions.

Parking: Available in the alley beside the building or at the Metcalfe County government building next door.

Participation Requirements: Any volunteer over the age of 18 requires background check.

Characters:

Caroline Porter Cook - 40's Polly's oldest daughter - former head cheerleader, Homecoming Queen, Prom Queen and all that goes with it.

Elizabeth "Lizzy" Jennings - 40's - Caroline's High School best "frenemy." Owner of the Miss Georgia Belle pageantry system.

Donna Jo Martin - 40's - Drama queen, local theatre diva and one time Off-Off-Broadway actor. Married eight times.

Rebecca "Becca" Bailey - 40's - Frumpy mother of four - currently expecting number five (any minute now) ...and soon to be single.

*Character's ages are for audition purposes only and may not reflect the actual age of the actor(s) cast in each role.

THE NERD AUDITIONS
Join us for auditions for The Nerd, to be held on Monday, March 10th and Tuesday, March 11th. Auditions will begin at 6pm CST.

Location: Barn Lot Theater Annex Building (formerly the Auction Barn Building), 107 N. Main St., Edmonton.

Audition Format: Participants will perform a cold reading from the script.

Alternative Arrangements: If you are unable to attend the scheduled audition, please contact info@barnlottheater.org to make alternative arrangements.

Rehearsals and Performances: Anticipate at least two rehearsals per week, increasing frequency as the production date approaches. Depending on the role cast, actors may not be required to attend all rehearsals. Please bring any known schedule conflicts to auditions.

Parking: Available in the alley beside the building or at the Metcalfe County government building next door.

Participation Requirements: Any volunteer over the age of 18 requires background check.

Characters:

  • Willum Cubbert: The main character, who is an architect who is kind, smart, and easily taken advantage of

  • Tansy McGinnis: A smart and successful woman who is struggling with her dream job as a television weather forecaster

  • Axel Hammond: Willum's best friend, who is a theater critic who is pretentious and sarcastic

  • Rick Steadman: The titular "nerd", who is oblivious to insults and lacks manners

  • Warnock Waldgrave: Mr. Waldgrave is an overbearing businessman with eight hotels under his ownership

  • Celia Waldgrave: Right beside Mr. Waldgrave stands Clelia, his high-strung and put-upon wife.

  • Thor Waldgrave: Completing the Waldgrave family is Thor, the chaos-inducing son.

FOUR OLD BROADS ON THE HIGH SEAS AUDITIONS
Join us for auditions for Four Old Broads on the High Seas, to be held on Monday, May 5th and Tuesday, May 6th. Auditions will begin at 6pm CST.

Location: Barn Lot Theater Annex Building (formerly the Auction Barn Building), 107 N. Main St., Edmonton.

Audition Format: Participants will perform a cold reading from the script.

Alternative Arrangements: If you are unable to attend the scheduled audition, please contact info@barnlottheater.org to make alternative arrangements.

Rehearsals and Performances: Anticipate at least two rehearsals per week, increasing frequency as the production date approaches. Depending on the role cast, actors may not be required to attend all rehearsals. Please bring any known schedule conflicts to auditions.

Parking: Available in the alley beside the building or at the Metcalfe County government building next door.

Participation Requirements: Any volunteer over the age of 18 requires background check.

Characters:

  • BEATRICE SHELTON – Senior, bawdy former burlesque dancer
    EADDY MAE CLAYTON – Senior, desperately religious
    SAM SMITH – Senior, former Elvis impersonator and fiancé to Imogene
    IMOGENE FLETCHER – Senior, sassy and bold fiancée of Sam
    MAUDE JENKINS – Senior, dingbat wannabe beauty queen
    HERBERT – 50s/60s, slick and overly tan villain
    CAPTAIN SHELDON STERLING – 50’s/60s, ship’s captain
    STEVEN DUPREE/MISS TEQUILA MOCKINGBIRD – 20s/40s, luggage porter by day and drag queen entertainer by night
    JIM ROCKSTONE/MELVIN TRICKLE – 30s/40s, bumbling ship’s detective
    HORACE BUMPUS – Senior, rickety and browbeaten husband
    EDNA BUMPUS – Senior, rickety and hard-of-hearing wife

HARMONY BAPTIST CHURCH … CHRISTMAS JUBILEE AUDITIONS
Join us for auditions for Harmony Baptist Church Ladies Auxiliary Christmas Jubilee, to be held on Monday, August 18th and Tuesday, August 19th. Auditions will begin at 6pm CST.

Location: Barn Lot Theater Annex Building (formerly the Auction Barn Building), 107 N. Main St., Edmonton.

Audition Format: Participants will perform a cold reading from the script.

Alternative Arrangements: If you are unable to attend the scheduled audition, please contact info@barnlottheater.org to make alternative arrangements.

Rehearsals and Performances: Anticipate at least two rehearsals per week, increasing frequency as the production date approaches. Depending on the role cast, actors may not be required to attend all rehearsals. Please bring any known schedule conflicts to auditions.

Parking: Available in the alley beside the building or at the Metcalfe County government building next door.

Participation Requirements: Any volunteer over the age of 18 requires background check.

Characters:

  • Candy – Woman in her 50s, Joe Junior's mother and Carol's sister.

  • Pastor Bobby – Man in his late 20s or early 30s.

  • Kitty – Woman in her early 60s.

  • Carol – Woman in her 40s, Candy's sister and Joe Junior's aunt.
    Marsha – Woman in her 30s, Roberta's mother.
    Tina – Woman in her late 30s, Dougie's mother.
    Joe Junior – Man in his early 20s, Candy's son, Carol's nephew, Mary's boyfriend.
    Mary – Woman in her early 20s, Joe Junior's girlfriend.
    Roberta – Girl about 12 years old.
    Dougie – Boy about 12 years old.