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FutureFest 2025 auditions will be Tuesday, May 27 and Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 7pm at Dayton Playhouse – 1301 E Siebenthaler Ave, Dayton, OH 45414-5300

The Festival will run the third weekend of July – Friday, July 18 through Sunday, July 20, 2025.

All auditions will consist of cold readings from the scripts. All five plays will be performed as “staged readings.” All five plays will be auditioned each night of auditions; it is not required to attend both audition sessions.

The Shows:

THE ART OF ARSON by Hutchins Foster, directed by David Shough
Zelda Fanning has summoned her family to her house on what would have been her deceased husband’s seventieth birthday. Four generations of secrets come to light, dysfunctions are dealt with, and fantastic Halloween costumes are worn. All the while an arson-induced wildfire encroaches closer to the one-of-a-kind house Zelda built.

• Zelda: 68, White, the spine of the family
• Gabe: 67, Latino, Zelda’s queer best friend
• Oompah: 87, White, Zelda’s aging father
• Coe: 17, White, Zelda’s Angst Ridden Grandson
• Rex: 43, White, Zelda’s Uptight Son
• Paulette: 41, White, Rex’s effusive wife
• Ranny: 20, White, Zelda’s granddaughter
• Tucker: 25, Black, Ranny’s fiancé
• Mavis: 45, White, Zelda’s daughter just out of rehab

THE LOCKKE INN by Brent Alles, directed by Tim Rezash
Matt Locke lives a great life. He has a funny, beautiful wife – Abby – and two smart, rambunctious kids – Jimmy and Samantha. He’s trying to run his own bed and breakfast, a lifelong dream of his. He even puts up with the well meaning but annoying next door neighbor TOBY whenever he barges in. However, all is not as it seems, as we learn the secret behind Matt Locke’s life and what might bring the Locke Inn crashing down around him.

• Matt Locke / Matt Simmons – 30s or 40s (M)
• Abby Locke / Stephanie Simmons – 30s or 40s (F)
• Jimmy Locke – 13 (M)
• Samantha Locke – 11 (F)
• Toby / Dr. Tobias / Parker / Brad Simmons – 50s or 60s (M)

ANGEL’S SHARE by Dominic Finocchiaro, directed by Melissa Ertsgaard
Mom and dad’s son has died. his name was Steve. Stephen is not mom and dad’s son. however, with a tiny implant, the boundary between Steve and Stephen could begin to dissolve. but what’s lost along the way? is a person more than just their memories? a speculative fiction exploration of grief, love, and family.

• Mom – female, forties
• Dad – male, forties
• Counselor – female, twenties
• Stephen – male, teens

THE GOOD NAME by Sopan Deb, directed by Jenna Gomes
Vikas Choudhury is a thoughtful but aimless young man living with his aunt and uncle in the New Jersey suburbs as he grieves the death of his parents. A mysterious bag appears at the door, sparking revelations that help them face a quietly buried past. As each family member wraps their hopes and fears up in the bag’s contents, they find themselves unraveling their relationships to each other. “The Good Name” is an examination of duty and cultural expectations, grief and forgiveness, and family.

• Vikas Choudhary, 27, M
• Susmita Ghosh, 65, F
• Shibani Ghosh, 40, F
• Dulal Ghosh, 72, M
• Amin Khondakar, 60, M

PRAYER CIRCLE by Erik Gernand, directed by Matt Meier
A prayer group at a small country church discovers that their invocations to God have far greater consequences than any of them ever imagined.

• Marilyn – 60s/70s, female, the queen-bee wannabe
• Addy – 17, female, the surly do-gooder
• Carol – 30s/40s female, the anxious optimist
• Doug – 40s/50s, male, the pragmatic dreamer
• Pastor Evans – 30s/40s, male, the pious cynic

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Dayton Playhouse is excited to invite you all to audition for the revival of THE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN.

Directed by: Aaron Eechaute-Lopez
Music Direction: Lorri Topping
Choreography: Sandy Hyde

Synopsis:
The Unsinkable Molly Brown is the rags-to-riches love story of Molly and James Joseph “J.J.” Brown, owners of one of the richest mines in the U.S. at the turn of the twentieth century.
In this spirited tale of a legendary American original, we follow the exploits of Margaret “Molly” Tobin Brown, a miner’s wife in Leadville, Colorado who becomes an overnight millionaire with her equally feisty husband J.J. But high society is no match for Molly. As she turns the upper crust of Denver upside down, stands with the miners of Leadville, traverses Europe, and famously survives the Titanic, Molly proves her mettle wherever she goes.

Auditions: March 3 & 4 @ 7pm (Callbacks will be March 5 @ 7pm)
Performance Dates: May 2-18 (three weekends)

Casting Call: Age Descriptions are a guide only and may be flexible.

• Molly Brown (F) Age 25-40 – A simple country girl who leaves home in search of a new life. She is stubborn, independent, determined and, above all, always true to herself. Spirited with a deep kindness and compassion for others. Needs to portray a range of ages. Strong singer/dancer, powerhouse of the show. (Vocal Range: F3 – E5)
• JJ Brown (M) Age 30-45 – A strong willed man. He is often gruff, but has a sweet, tender side, especially where Molly is concerned. A simple man at heart.(Vocal Range: F2 – F4)
• Julia Gerrard (F) Age 20-35 – Earthy, grounded, practical, good hearted. Lives in the mining town and becomes best friends with Molly. (Vocal Range: B♭3 – B5)
• Arthur (M) Age 20-35 – An Asian miner with a strong sense of fun and humor. Sings a few lines in Mandarin. (Vocal Range: B♭2 – G4)
• Vincenzo (M) Age 20-35 – An Italian miner who falls in love with Julia. Sings in Italian in this production. (Vocal Range: B♭2 – B♭4)
• Erich (M) Age 20-35 – A German miner. Passionate and principled. Sings a few lines in German. (Vocal Range: A♭2 – G4)
• Horace Tabor (M) Age 30-50 – The owner of the mining company in Leadville. Not a natural public speaker, but respected and loved by the men that work for him. (Vocal Range: A2 – D♭4)
• Baby Doe Tabor (F) Age 25-45 – Horace Tabor’s wife, and his clear better half. Has been described as small town chic. Has some things in common with Molly. (Vocal Range: B♭3 – D♭5)
• Louise Sneed-Hill (F) Age 25-45 – The leader of the Sacred 36, the rich and powerful families in Denver. Imperious and intimidating. (Vocal Range: B4 – G5)
• Pearl, Birdie, Nelva (F) Age 18-40 – Dancers at the saloon and members of the Leadville community. Must be very strong dancers. (Vocal Range: B♭3 – E5)
• Mary Nevin (F) Age 18-40 – Tough talking, tender-hearted maid of Molly and JJ in Denver. Non-singing role.
• Dolce Trio (M) Age 25-45 – Three men (Italian, English, and French) in Molly’s later life who seek her love and attention. Strong singers.
• Ensemble – Various smaller parts and ensemble roles available. Seeking strong dancers, singers, and actors with range to play multiple roles. We are also in need of at least one younger male and female actor for this production (approx. age 13-18).

Please prepare approximately 32 bars (1 minute) that best shows off your vocal abilities and bring sheet music in your key. An accompanist will be provided. If you wish to use a Bluetooth Speaker, please bring your own to ensure it is compatible with your phone.

Additionally, please bring a change of clothes and dance appropriate shoes for the dance call portion of the audition.

Finally, after the dance call, individuals will be held back to complete cold readings from the script.

Any questions can be directed to Aaron Eechaute-Lopez (eechautelopez@gmail.com).

**PLEASE NOTE AUDITION LOCATION:
PNC Arts Annex
46 W. 2nd St.
Dayton, Ohio 45405
Parking in Arts garage or free parking on the street after 6pm

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