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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.

Mariemont Players, Inc. is pleased to announce auditions for our production of THE RAINMAKER, a play by N. Richard Nash.

Directed by Aaron Whitehead

Audition Dates/Times:

• Sunday, March 16 – 7-10 p.m.
• Monday, March 17– 7-10 p.m

Sign-up: Please sign up for an audition time here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090D44AFAB2FA2FE3-55522760-therainmaker

Callbacks: (as needed) Tuesday, March 18, 7pm

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/15VqsRG4QUzfl3a2QLEQIUvmngz95-QHl?usp=sharing
• 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 Aaron Whitehead with questions about the script or audition process at awhitehead1981@gmail.com
• If in need of accommodations or questions about accessibility, please contact producers Aaron Whitehead at awhitehead1981@gmail.com

Production Dates: September 4-21, 2025

Rehearsal times: Rehearsals will begin August 4th and run through the opening.

Synopsis: At the time of a paralyzing drought in the West we discover a girl whose father and two brothers are worried as much about her potential future as an old maid as they are about their dying cattle. For the truth is, she is indeed a plain girl. The brothers try every possible scheme to marry her off, without success. Nor is there any sign of relief from the dry heat, when suddenly, from out of nowhere, appears a picaresque, sweet-talking man with quite the sales pitch. Claiming to be a “rainmaker,” the man promises to bring rain, for $100. It’s a silly idea, but the rainmaker is so refreshing and persistent that the family finally consents, banging on big brass drums to rattle the sky. Meanwhile, the rainmaker also turns his magic on the girl, and persuades her that she has a very real beauty of her own. She believes it, just as her father believes the fellow can actually bring rain. Rain does come, and so does love.

Character Breakdown

Lizzie Curry –  female – presenting 20s- Lizzie was forced to grow up too fast and be the mother for her two brothers. Never got to be a little girl. Worried that she’ll never be married. Wants to find someone that accepts her for who she is. Practical and straightforward but with a big heart. Initially hostile to Starbuck but ultimately sees there is more to him than he lets on.

File –  male – presenting 20s-30s – File enjoys his work as Deputy Sheriff and likes the people of his town. Still feels there’s something missing. Has never been willing to take a chance on another woman since his wife left him. A good soul and a very decent man. Is attracted to Lizzie but has never found a way to tell her.

Bill Starbuck – male – presenting 20s-30s – Brimming with charisma. Starbuck, the Rainmaker, is a con man who sells himself to others with his infectious confidence, good humor, and tremendous people skills. An eternal dreamer, never satisfied to stay in one place for too long. Not usually thrown off his game until he meets Lizzie.

H.C. Curry – male – presenting 50s-60s – H.C., the father of Lizzie, Noah, and Jim, is the emotional anchor of the family. He says a lot with few words. A good man at heart. Doesn’t want Lizzie to give up hope on finding happiness.

Sheriff Thomas – male – presenting 40s-60s – The Sheriff has lived in the town all his life and is a favorite among the locals. Politically savvy but good at his job. Sees more in File, his deputy, than File sees in himself.

Jim Curry – male – presenting teens to 20s – Jim has tremendous energy and is determined to know everything he can about the world. Still quite naive, and not as old and wise as he likes to pretend, Jim is none the less unfailingly loyal to his family. Competely taken in by Starbuck.

Noah Curry – male – presenting 20s-30s – Noah is the one who actually runs the ranch. Every farm needs a hard-nosed businessman to mind the details, and that is Noah. Decidedly unromantic. Practical. Often clashes with his father, as Noah feels that if he runs the farm he should have more say in running the family. Loves his family deeply but cannot express himself with kindness or tenderness.

information can be found on our website here: https://www.mariemontplayers.com/auditions1.