Maples Repertory Theatre
Macon, MO

DESCRIPTION

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

REVISED

Audition date revised. Call will be held on Saturday, February 28th.

AUDITION DATE

Saturday, February 28, 2026

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (C)

BREAK: 12:00PM - 1:00PM

APPOINTMENTS

To schedule an appointment please call 660.395.2924 M - F 10 - 2 -- or email [email protected].

CONTRACT

Independent Theatre Contract

$605 weekly minimum

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in Maples Repertory Theatre's 2026 Season (see breakdown).

PREPARATION

Please prepare two contrasting monologs OR one monologue and one song. An accompanist will be provided. If you are a guitar player, please also come prepared to accompany yourself.

LOCATION

Stephens College Macklanburg Playhouse

100 Willis Ave

Columbia, MO 65215

PERSONNEL

Directors:

ALMOST HEAVEN, Trevor Belt

CHARLIE BROWN, Brandon McShaffrey

WAIT UNTIL DARK, Peter Reynolds

ROCKY HORROR, Todd Davison

EXPECTED TO ATTEND:

Todd Davison, Artistic Director

Roger WIliams, Company Manager

OTHER DATES

See breakdown for production-specific dates.

OTHER

An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.

Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.

Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.

BREAKDOWN

MAPLES REPERTORY 2026 - 2027 SEASON

ALMOST HEAVEN: THE SONGS OF JOHN DENVER

First Rehearsal: 05/26/2026

Opening: 06/17/2026

Closing: 07/12/2026

ENSEMBLE: 3 Men, 3 Women. actor/musicians any age or ethnicity

YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN

First Rehearsal: 06/09/2026

Opening: 07/01/2026

Closing: 08/02/2026

SEEKING:

Charlie Brown: The anxious, lovable "everyman." Vocal range: Baritone/Tenor (B2-F4).

Lucy van Pelt: Bossy, selfish, yet vulnerable. Vocal range: Mezzo-Soprano (G3-F#5).

Snoopy: Energetic, imaginative beagle. Vocal range: Tenor (C3-A4).

Linus van Pelt: Wise, blanket-toting younger brother. Vocal range: Tenor (C3-A4).

Schroeder: Beethoven-obsessed, calm. Vocal range: Tenor (C3-A4).

Sally Brown: Quirky, dramatic, and charming. Vocal range: Soprano (B3-A\flat5).

WAIT UNTIL DARK

First Rehearsal: 07/02/2026

Opening: 07/17/2026

Closing: 08/09/2026

SEEKING:

Susan Hendrix: Female, 20s–40s. A recently blinded, intelligent, and resourceful woman.

Roat: Male, 30s–50s/60s. Terrifying, slightly psychotic, and manipulative sociopath.

Mike Talman: Male, 30s–50s. A charming, handsome, and clever con artist.

Carlino: Male, 30s–50s. A burly, gruff, crooked cop and accomplice to Roat.

Gloria: Female, 12–14 years old (or actresses who can play this range). A bratty, petulant neighbor

Sam Hendrix: Male, 30s–50s. Susy’s loving, photographer husband

THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK

First Rehearsal: 09/08/2026

Opening: 09/23/2026

Closing: 10/04/2026

SEEKING:

Anne Frank: Female, playing age 13–15 Vibrant, intelligent, sensitive, and witty.

Otto Frank: Male, mid 40s–50s. Father, calm, wise, and patient.

Edith Frank: Female, mid 40s. Reserved, cultured, and loving.

Margot Frank: Female, playing age 15–17. Quiet, obedient, and very bright.

Peter Van Daan: Male, playing age 17–19. Withdrawn and awkward, growing into a confidant for Anne.

Mr. Van Daan: 40s–50s. Selfish, irritable

Mrs. Van Daan: 40s-50s Vain and materialistic.

Miep Gies: 25-40 Courageous, resourceful

Mr. Kraler: 30 -50 Benevolent helper.

Mr. Dussel: 30s–50s. A dentist, often rigid and difficult to live with

RICHARD O'BRIEN'S THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW

First Rehearsal: 09/29/2026

Opening: 10/14/2026

Closing: 10/24/2026

All roles: any race/ethnicity

SEEKING:

FRANK N. FURTER - Male Identifying 20s-50s Range: Baritone D3-G4 Charismatic, comedic, self-indulgent cross-dressing mad scientist

BRAD - Male Identifying 20s-30s Range: Bari-Tenor Bb2-G4 A straight-laced, optimistic, stereotypical “All-American” man. Until he isn’t.

JANET - Female Identifying 20s-30s Range: Mezzo-Soprano A3-Eb5 A naive, wholesome, stereotypical “All-American” girl. Until she isn’t.

RIFF RAFF - Male Identifying 20s-50s Range: Rock Tenor D3-B4 Disgruntled butler. Creepy, comedic.

MAGENTA - Female Identifying 20s-50s Range: Mezzo-Soprano Bb3-Eb5 Maid. Slightly scary, overtly sexual, weird.

COLUMBIA - Female Identifying 20s-40s Range: Mezzo-Soprano E4-E5 Quirky, passionate, lost soul. Must be able to tap dance.

ROCKY - Male Identifying 20s-40s Range: Tenor A3-G4 Classic 1950s body-builder, “the perfect man.”

EDDIE/ DR SCOTT - Male Identifying 30s-50s Range: Baritone F3-F#4 Rock n Roll Badboy / Comedic scientist with German accent.

NARRATOR - Any Gender 30s-70s Non-Singing Role Commanding presence. Improv.

OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOODS

First Rehearsal: 11/17/2026

Opening: 12/02/2026

Closing: 12/13/2026

SEEKING:

Nick Cristano: Male, 20s-30s. Sincere, charming, loyal but exasperated.

Caitlin O'Hare: Female, 20s-30s. Sweet, feisty nurse.

FOUR Grandparents: 60s-70s First generation Italian-Americans Old-fashion, manipulative in a loving way.

SALARY

Independent Theatre Contract $605 weekly minimum

UNION

AEA