Something is brewing at Mariemont Players! We are thrilled to announce auditions for the first production of our landmark 90th Season: the classic dark comedy ARSENIC AND OLD LACE by Joseph Kesselring.
Directed by Jennifer Day and produced by Steve Winslow, this hilarious masterpiece invites you into the Brewster home—where the tea is sweet, the aunts are lovely, and the cellar is getting a bit crowded.
Auditions:
- Saturday, May 30 | 2:00–5:00 PM
- Sunday, May 31 | 2:00–5:00 PM
- Callbacks (if needed): Monday, June 1 | 7:00 PM
Mariemont Players – 4101 Walton Creek Rd, Cincinnati, OH, 45227
Preparation:
Auditions will consist of “warm” readings from the script. Please bring a theatrical résumé; headshots are appreciated but not required. You can find the audition sides on our website to review ahead of time!
All Are Welcome:
The production team encourages actors of all races, ethnicities, identities, abilities, and experience levels to audition. With 14 roles available (including potential doubling for minor parts), there is a place for everyone in this deadly funny family.
Production Runs: September 10–27, 2026
Visit our website to sign up for an audition slot, review the full character breakdown, and grab the sides. Don’t miss your chance to kick off our 90th Anniversary season with a glass of elderberry wine!
Sign up here: https://www.mariemontplayers.com/auditions/arsenicauditions
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