Audition Dates for the 2024/2025 Season *
Audition details will be posted on each show page approximately one month prior to the audition dates.
Directed by Jeremy Hendrix
Much Ado About Nothing intricately weaves together romantic misunderstandings, witty banter, and deception. The play follows the romantic escapades of two couples: the sharp-tongued Beatrice and the cynical Benedick, as well as the idealistic Claudio and the charming Hero. As rumors swirl and schemes unfold, the characters navigate love, jealousy, and mistaken identities with humor and intrigue. Set against a backdrop of vibrant wit and lighthearted humor, “Much Ado About Nothing” is a timeless tale of love and laughter that continues to captivate audiences with its delightful blend of romance and comedy.
Performance Dates:
November 15, 16, 22, and 23 at 7:30 PM
November 17 at 2:30 PM
Roles
LEONATO, Governor of Messina
HERO, his daughter
BEATRICE, his niece
LEONATO’S BROTHER
MARGARET
URSULA
DON PEDRO, Prince of Aragon
COUNT CLAUDIO, a young lord from Florence
SIGNIOR BENEDICK, a gentleman from Padua
BALTHASAR
SIGNIOR ANTONIO
DON JOHN, Don Pedro’s brother
BORACHIO
CONRADE
DOGBERRY, Master Constable in Messina
VERGES, Dogberry’s partner
GEORGE SEACOAL, leader of the Watch
FIRST WATCHMAN
SECOND WATCHMAN
SEXTON
FRIAR FRANCIS
MESSENGER to Leonato
MESSENGER to Don Pedro
BOY
Audition dates: September 16 and 17, 2024
Location: Royal Off-the-Square Theatre
121 W. Walnut St.
Brownstown, IN
Auditioners do not need to prepare a monologue. You will read from the script. Click on the links below for the sides for the scenes that will be used in auditions.
Don John, Borachio, and Conrad (Act 1 Scene 3)
Don Pedro, Claudio, Dogberry, Verges, Leonardo, and Brachio (Act 5 Scene 1)
Hero and Ursula (Act 3 Scene 1)
Loenardo, Antonio, Beatrice, and Hero (Act 2 Scene 1)
Beatrice and Benedick (Act 1)
Beatrice and Benedick (Act 4 Scene 1)
Claudio, Don Pedro, and Benedick (Act 5 Scene 1)
Dogberry, Borachio, Conrad, Verges, Sexton, and Watchman (Act 4 Scene 2)
Please email jhendrix@jcct.org with any questions.
We look forward to seeing you on stage!
Directed by Larry Hartley
This Valentine’s Day, experience the magic of The Fantasticks, the world’s longest-running musical, at the Pines Evergreen Room! Perfect for a romantic evening, The Fantasticks offers an enchanting look at the journey of young love through captivating music and poignant storytelling.
Set against a simple yet mythical backdrop, the narrative centers on Luisa and Matt, two innocent teenagers who fall in love, only to discover the complexities of life beyond their neighboring backyards. A whimsical tale of romance and reality, this production features memorable lyrics and soothing melodies that have charmed audiences for generations. From the enduring favorite “Try to Remember,” to playful and heartfelt ballads, the score of The Fantasticks perfectly complements this touching story of love’s trials and treasures.
Performance Dates:
February 14, 15, 21, 22, 2025 at 7:30 PM (Dinner begins at 6:00)
February 16 at 2:30 PM (No dinner)
Roles TBA
Audition Dates:
November 17 and 18 at the Royal off the Square Theatre in Brownstown
Details TBA
Directed by Paul Keller
Steel Magnolias explores the enduring bonds among a group of Southern women in a small-town beauty salon. Through laughter and tears, the women share life’s joys and challenges, from weddings and births to illness and loss. Central to the story is the delicate yet resilient relationship between Shelby, a young woman with health challenges, and her mother, M’Lynn.
Set in Louisiana, the play showcases the strength and grace of these women, described as being as “delicate as magnolias but tough as steel.” This touching narrative celebrates friendship, motherhood, and the power of community.
Performance Dates:
April 25 & 26 and May 2 & 3, 2025 at 7:30 PM
April 27, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Roles TBA
Audition Dates:
March 2 and 3 at the Royal off the Square Theatre in Brownstown.
Details TBA
* To audition for a role in one of our plays, check the audition schedule above. Auditions are held in our theatre in Brownstown unless otherwise stated. Our February play is presented as a dinner theatre in Seymour. All other performances are on our stage in Brownstown.
Anyone wishing to work on the production in an offstage capacity (lights, sound, set building, painting, ushering, costuming, etc.) is welcome to attend auditions, or to contact JCCT at 812-358-JCCT or email: mail@jcct.org.
Unless the director specifies otherwise, no preparation is needed for auditions. However, those trying out should bring a list of dates which might conflict with rehearsals. Jackson County Community Theatre is found at the Royal Off-the-Square Theatre, 121 W. Walnut St., Brownstown.
If you have any questions, please send and email to: mail@jcct.org
* Unless otherwise noted, auditions are held at the theatre.
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