Auditions for SBCT productions are open to all members of the community, from beginning actor to veteran stage performer, and are held approximately two months prior to each show’s opening. Within a supportive atmosphere, those trying out are usually asked to read several times from the play script.
SBCT auditions are generally held in either the South Bend Civic Theatre building, 403 N. Main St., or in The Firehouse, 701 Portage Ave. Occasionally, outside venues are used depending on theatre availability and the size of the show to be cast. Check individual audition postings often for location information, which is subject to change.
Rehearsals are generally held four or five nights a week from approximately 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. (Smaller roles may require only two or three nights a week until the final week or two before opening.) The rehearsal period generally runs for six or seven weeks (musicals are usually a week or two longer).
All productions will take place in our newly renovated theatre, in either the 209 seat Wilson Mainstage Auditorium, or in our 90 seat Barbara K. Warner Studio Theatre. Depending on the production, shows will have either a one, two or three week run. Most productions run for two weeks. All productions allow for an extra “hold-over” weekend in the event of increased ticket demand.
If you wish to be notified by post card of each upcoming audition, please contact South Bend Civic Theatre at 234-1112 or via e-mail at info@sbct.org and ask to have your name added to our actors’ mailing list.
Unless the script specifies otherwise, all roles are cast without regard to race and/or ethnic origin.
“ARSENIC & OLD LACE,” by Joseph Kesserling, one of best madcap, screwball comedies ever! Roles include: Mortimer (Played by Cary Grant in the film), the elderly Brewster sisters, his charitably murderous maiden aunts, Elaine, Mortimer’s feisty love interest, Teddy Roosevelt, Peter Lorre, Boris Karloff among many other great roles. This production is going to be very “high-energy” and physically demanding…so prepare for movement!
NEEDED: 3 female actors, ages 20-60, 11 male actors, ages 20-65.
WHEN: Saturday, August 1, 10:00 a.m., in the Warner Studio Theatre, & Monday, August 3, 7:00 p.m., in the Wilson Mainstage Auditorium, South Bend Civic Theatre, 403 N. Main St., South Bend.
(Possible call-backs on Tuesday, August 4, 7:00 p.m.)
DIRECTOR: Craig Mac Nab.
PRODUCTION DATES: September 11-13, 16-20, in the Wilson Mainstage Auditorium.
THE COUNTDOWN HAS BEGUN! Beginning January 1, 2010, SBCT will no longer send audition notices via “snail mail.” If you would like to continue to receive audition notices via e-mail, please make sure we have your current e-mail address. Send it to lorri@sbct.org. (Audition notices will continue to be posted on our website and in the South Bend Tribune as always.)
Individual, corporate and/or foundation sponsors help underwrite production costs of each SBCT production throughout the calendar year.
