WHEN: Sunday, August 10th from 5PM - 8PM OR Monday, August 11th fom 6PM - 9PM. Choose ONE date to audition.

WHERE: Fairlawn Presbyterian Chuch (2611 Fairlawn Drive Columbus, IN 47203)

WHO CAN AUDITION: Anyone ages 10 and up

• 29 speaking parts available for a diverse cast 

• Some speaking parts for young actors with majority of roles for adult actors. 

• We are seeking senior actors for significant roles. 

• We are seeking culturally diverse actors. 

Please note that there are some mature themes in the play

HOW TO PREPARE: Review the performance and rehearsal details below, and ensure you are available for the dates listed. Audition will consist of readings from the script in a collaborative environment. For a character breakdown, you can review the “Character Breakdown” section below

AUDITION FORMS & WAIVERS: Printed audition forms and waivers will need to be filled out upon arrival at auditions. You can review our participation waiver in advance here. A waiver must be signed by each actor auditioning in person and every cast member.

VIRTUAL AUDITIONS: If you cannot make the scheduled audition, email Production Manager Josh Hogan at joshhogan@millracetheatre.org by August 9th.
Note: Virtual auditioners might not be considered for principal parts.

CASTING AND REHEARSALS: The cast list will be released on the MRTC website and social media pages on Tuesday, August 11th, 2025. Cast Orientation and Script Pickup will be Sunday August 17th from 4:30PM - 6:30PM. Rehearsals begin Monday, August 18th. Rehearsals vary by role (1-4 nights per week). All cast must attend every night during the final week. For a full character list breakdown, expand the next section below.

PERFORMANCE DATES:
Friday, October 3rd
Saturday, October 4th
Sunday, October 5th

PARTICIPATION FEE: There is no cost to participate in this production.

QUESTIONS: Email Director Nicole Cunningham (nicolecunningham@millracetheatre.org)

There are plenty of ways to get involved backstage or on staff. Please visit our “Get Involved” page and fill out the form, or send us a direct message on Facebook or Instagram.

If you need to submit an anonymous incident report for this production, please fill out this form linked here.

Elderly Lydia
Age–100
Born to German immigrants. Bed-bound hospice patient’s past life haunts her in her final days. Restless. Suspicious. But ultimately warms to her caregiver. Has lines in the final act.

Dr. Elizabeth Barrett
Age–30s
Any ethnicity. Pragmatic on the outside, haunted on the inside by her sister’s death and her father’s coldness.

Dr. Tejbir Anantha
30s-40s
Southeast Asian. The calm and encouraging voice of the play. The guiding, sensitive light.

The Keller Family:
Heinrich: 30’s, German father, optimist, kind, a sort of conflict mediator
Christine: 30’s, German mother. Stern. Tense. Tends to feel slighted and insecure.
Bertha: 17. Great beauty. Spunky.
Antony: 15. Typical teenage boy emerging into manhood.
Young Lydia: 12. Plucky. Not a typical young lady at all. A dreamer. A bit of a rebel against the customs of her time.

The Danzer Family:
Joseph: 18. Sensitive, lovesick older teenage boy.
Alvina: 12. Young Lydia’s best friend and Joseph’s sister

The Law:
Constable Vehling: 40s-60s. Wise voice of law and order.
Becker: 20s-30s. Constable’s right-hand man. Large, brutish.

The Town Players:
Headmistress Schmitt: 40-60s. Busybody. Gossip.
Deacon Daniels: 30s-40s. Kindhearted churchman
Julius Zimmer: Late 20s-early 30s. Nerdy, formal, stiff.
Mr. Zimmer: 50s-60s. Boastful, loud.
Townsman One: Any age
Townsman Two: Any age

Hospice Players
Fred: Elderly. Funny. Frail but energized.
Dominic: Medical assistant. 20s. Funny.
Elderly Alvina: Stage age 90-100. Uses a walker.

Elizabeth’s Family
Ellie: 6. Sweet, if a bit whiny.
Father: Does not speak, is just present in the graveyard scene.
Laurel/Mother: Does not speak. She and Ellie appear next to Elizabeth.

Ensemble Players
Rabble Rousers (wedding scene–can be townsman one and two)
Wedding guests (10-20)
Medical panel, seated (about ten)
Reunion Players (as many as possible. Fred, Elderly Alvina, etc)