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Mariemont Players, Inc. is pleased to announce auditions for our production of SCOTLAND ROAD, a mystery by Jeffrey Hatcher.

Directed by jef brown

Audition Dates/Times: September 8 and 9, at Seven o’ Clock

Sign-up: Please sign up for an audition time here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090D44AFAB2FA2FE3-57862480-scotland#/

Location: Mariemont Players – 4101 Walton Creek Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45227

Audition Requirements:

• Auditions will consist of “cold” readings from the script.
• Please bring a theatrical resume. Headshots are appreciated, but not required.
• The production team encourages actors of all races, ethnicities, identities, abilities, experience levels, etc. to audition – all are welcome!
• Please contact director jef brown with questions about the script or audition process at jefwi1f@gmail.com
• If in need of accommodations or questions about accessibility, please contact the VP of Production Aimée Ward at mpipc1936@gmail.com

Production Dates: January 8-25, 2026

Rehearsal times: Please bring to the audition any conflicts you have between November 10 and January 25. No conflicts are permitted during final tech week January 4-7.

Synopsis: In the last decade of the twentieth century, a beautiful young woman in nineteenth-century clothing is found floating on an iceberg in the middle of the North Atlantic. When rescued, she says only one word: Titanic. The woman is taken to an isolated spot on the coast of Maine where an expert on the sinking of the liner has arranged to interrogate her for six days. His goal: to crack her story, get her to confess she’s a fake, and reveal her true identity; his one clue: her enigmatic references to an unknown place called “Scotland Road.” In a stark room furnished only with a ship’s deck chair, John, assisted by a skeptical doctor named Halbrech, plays a cat-and-mouse game with Winifred, searching for ways to break her down.

The cast will consist of one actor and three actresses:

John – 30s-40s –  male – An expert on the Titanic, driven by an almost obsessive desire to uncover the truth about Winifred. He is determined to break her story and expose her as an imposter. His intensity and sometimes cruel demeanor highlight his deep-seated obsession.

Winifred – 20s – female – A young woman found on an iceberg, claiming to be a survivor of the Titanic. Her enigmatic nature and refusal to fully explain her past make her a compelling and mysterious figure. She is both vulnerable and strong-willed, challenging those who interrogate her.

Halbrech – 30s – female – A doctor who assists John in his investigation. She appears to be a skeptic and a voice of reason, but she also has secrets of her own and a complex relationship with Winifred.

Frances Kittle – older – female – The last living survivor of the Titanic, who is sought by Halbrech to provide information about Winifred.

Mariemont Players, Inc. is pleased to announce auditions for our production of
I’LL BE BACK BEFORE MIDNIGHT A Thriller by Peter Colley

Directed by Eric Day
Assistant Directed by Jennifer Day
Produced by Aimée Ward and Joey Domhoff

Audition Dates/Times:

• Monday, July 14 – 7-9:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, July 15 – 7-9:30 p.m.

Callbacks: (as needed) Wednesday, July 16, 7 p.m.

Please sign up for an audition slot here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E084BA4AE28A6F49-56375329-ill

Location: Mariemont Players – 4101 Walton Creek Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45227

Audition Requirements:

• Auditions will consist of “warm” readings from the script. Sides can be found here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1bIxm5snjdHkDhIiM0LU37e0a6vRSOCpR?usp=drive_link
• Please bring a theatrical resume. Headshots are appreciated, but not required.
• The production team encourages actors of all races, ethnicities, identities, abilities, experience levels, etc. to audition – all are welcome!
• Please contact director Eric Day with questions about the script or audition process at lasher1964@hotmail.com
• If in need of accommodations or questions about accessibility, please contact producers Aimée Ward at howaboutadance@gmail.com or Joey Domhoff at jdom717@gmail.com.

Production Dates: November 6 – 23, 2025

Rehearsal times: Rehearsals will begin in September and run through the opening.

Synopsis:
After suffering a recent nervous breakdown, Jan retreats with her husband Greg, an archaeologist, to a secluded farmhouse in the countryside—conveniently located near his latest dig site. Hoping for peace and quiet, Jan instead finds herself swept up in eerie tales from George, the quirky and comical farmer who owns the house. He warns of a gruesome murder that once occurred there… and a ghost that still haunts the grounds. Just as Jan’s nerves begin to fray, Greg’s alluring and conniving sister Laura shows up unannounced, further disrupting Jan’s fragile sense of calm. Strange noises echo through the night, chilling visions plague her, and Jan begins to question what’s real and what’s not. Is she relapsing—or is someone trying to drive her mad? As the tension escalates, Jan’s fight for sanity takes a shocking turn in a gripping night of suspense, mystery, and psychological thrills.

Character Breakdown:

Jan Sanderson – female-presenting, 20s–30s
Jan is emotionally open, intuitive, and deeply trusting, which makes her instantly relatable to the audience. Her journey is central to the play, and while her past includes time in a psychiatric hospital, she emerges as the most grounded and rational character in the story. Though she has moments of fragility and self-doubt, Jan possesses a resilient, spirited nature that quietly defies expectation. Her strength lies not in dramatic outbursts, but in quiet perseverance and emotional intelligence. She should never be played as neurotic—her vulnerability is authentic, not a flaw, and her ability to endure makes her admirable.

Greg Sanderson – male-presenting, 25–35
Greg is a cerebral and somewhat emotionally distant academic, but beneath his intellectual veneer lies a quirky, appealing charm. He struggles to connect deeply, often appearing insensitive, but the occasional glimpses of warmth and tenderness toward Jan suggest that he’s more than the sum of his cool exterior. His complexity lies in the tension between his emotional repression and his genuine care for Jan. Despite his faults, the audience should be able to understand why Jan loves him—and hope for the survival of their relationship.

Laura Sanderson – female-presenting, 25–35
Laura is strategic, composed, and driven, with a strong sense of self-control and calculation in her interactions. She’s adept at masking her intentions behind a polished, pleasant demeanor, particularly in her scenes with Jan, where surface-level charm conceals deeper motives. However, she isn’t a villain—her emotional motivations, particularly her longing and vulnerability, must be present beneath the surface. The danger with Laura lies in the temptation to flatten her into a one-note antagonist. Instead, she should be portrayed as a fully realized person whose flaws are rooted in desperation, not malice.

George Willowby – male-presenting, 40–70
George brings levity and eccentricity to the play. He’s a lively storyteller with a penchant for spinning outrageous, macabre tales, often at the expense of more naïve listeners. His oddities are endearing rather than off-putting, and his humor often comes from his unapologetic strangeness. Yet beneath his jokes and folklore lies a quiet emotional depth, especially in his connection with Jan. He must be portrayed with nuance—able to land a punchline with ease, but also capable of revealing the loneliness or pain that motivates his colorful behavior.