All auditions take place at The Sauk (240 E. Chicago St. in Jonesville, MI) unless otherwise noted. ​​​​​​

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Rounding Third

Those wishing to audition should prepare a 1-2 minute comedic monologue from a play. Auditions will also consist of readings from the play. No experience is necessary. Sarah Gray will direct. 

About the Play

ROUNDING THIRD is the tumultuous journey of two Little League coaches through an entire season, from their first tentative meeting to the climactic championship game. Don is the tough, blue-collar, win-at-all-costs veteran coach whose son is the star pitcher. Michael is a newcomer both to the town and to baseball. He's a corporate executive who agrees to be Don's assistant because he wants a special activity with his son, who's never played baseball before. Despite their differences, Michael and Don form an uneasy alliance for the benefit of the team. And over the course of exhilarating victories, heartbreaking defeats, and interminable rain-outs, the two men battle over how to lead the team. Michael believes that the job of the coaches is to shield the kids from the intense pressure of competition while making sure everyone has a good time. Don thinks they should be teaching the kids how to win. Out of these conflicting philosophies, the real issues of the play emerge: how should we raise our children? Since we live in such a ferociously competitive society, do we protect our children as long as possible? Or do we prepare them to be tough enough to win? And what does it mean to be an American man?

Available Male Roles

• Don - the tough, blue-collar, win-at-all-costs veteran coach whose son is the star pitcher.
• Michael - a newcomer both to the town and to baseball. He's a corporate executive who agrees to be Don's assistant because he wants a special activity with his son, who's never played baseball before. 
  

The Sound of Music

Audition requirements will be announced at a later date. There are roles for 7 men, 9 women, 2 boys (ages 10 and 14) and 5 girls (ages 5, 7, 9, 13 and 16). There is also a large ensemble of nuns and actors are needed to play the neighbors and friends of the family. Trinity Bird will direct. Kristi Gautsche will musical director. Allison Tappen will stage manage.

About the Play
The final collaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein was destined to become the world's most beloved musical. Featuring a trove of cherished songs, including "Climb Ev'ry Mountain," "My Favorite Things," "Do Re Mi," "Sixteen Going on Seventeen" and the title number, The Sound of Music won the hearts of audiences worldwide, earning five Tony Awards and five Oscars. The inspirational story, based on the memoir of Maria Augusta Trapp, follows an ebullient postulate who serves as governess to the seven children of the imperious Captain von Trapp, bringing music and joy to the household. But as the forces of Nazism take hold of Austria, Maria and the entire von Trapp family must make a moral decision.

Available Female Roles

• ​Maria Rainer - a Postulant at Nonnberg Abbey
  
• The Mother Abbess
  
• Sister Berthe - Mistress of Novices
  
• Sister Margaretta - Mistress of Postulants
  
• Sister Sophia
  
• Frau Schmidt - the housekeeper
  
• Elsa Schraeder
  
• Ursula
  
• A New Postulant
  
• A VERY large ensemble of nuns, novices and postulants
• Neighbors of Captain von Trapp and contestants at the Festival Concert

Available Male Roles

• ​Captain Georg von Trapp
  
• Franz - the butler
  
• Rolf Gruber - age 17
  
• Max Detweiler
  
• Herr Zeller
  
• Baron Elberfeld
  
• Admiral von Schreiber
  
• Neighbors of Captain von Trapp and contestants at the Festival Concert
  

The Children​

• Liesl von Trapp - age 16
  
• Friedrich von Trapp - age 14
  
• Louisa von Trapp - age 13
  
• Kurt von Trapp - age 10
  
• Brigitta von Trapp - age 9
  
• Marta von Trapp - age 7
  
• Gretl von Trapp - the youngest
  

The 24-Hour Theatre Project

Auditions are open to anyone age 15 and up. Actors are auditioning for plays that have not been written. Actors are given two minutes to do whatever shows off their talents best - a monologue, tell a story, sing a song, recite a poem, do a dance, etc. Playwrights and directors will then choose actors to write for. Rehearsals begin Saturday morning at 8 a.m. and continue all day through the 8 p.m. performance. More details including playwrights and directors will be announced at a later date. 

Prancer

Audition requirements will be announced at a later date. Ron Boyle will direct.

About the Play

Young Jessica Riggs’ family has fallen on hard times. Still, she keeps her belief in Santa Claus and the idea that there are miracles in the world. When an injured reindeer appears in Jessica’s backyard, she believes it is Prancer. While she is nursing the creature back to health, the whole community of Three Oaks eventually learns about Prancer, causing big problems for Jessica as she tries to return the reindeer home. Based on the cherished film, "Prancer," this piece uses a heartwarming story and breathtaking puppetry to bring light into your holiday season.

Available Roles

• JESSICA RIGGS - 9, high-spirited, energy to burn, a true believer
  
• JOHN RIGGS - late 30’s, Jessica’s father
  
• STEVE RIGGS - 12, Jessica’s brother
  
• AUNT SARAH - early 40’s, John’s sister, Jessica’s aunt
  
• CAROL WEATHERBY - 10, Jessica’s best friend
  
• DR. BENTON - 50’s, the town’s veterinarian
  
• TOM STEWART - 40’s, the Santa at the mall
  
• MRS. MCFARLAND - 50’s, a recluse, the richest woman in town
  
• PASTOR WILLIAMS - 40’s, minister of Jessica’s church
  
• DORA BENEDETTI - 30’s, a Three Oaks policewoman
  
• HERB DRIER - 40’s, a butcher, owner of the town’s Christmas tree lot
  
• MISS FAIRBURN - 50’s, a teacher at Jessica’s school
  
• RYAN NICOLSON - one of Jessica’s classmates
  
• GAVIN - one of Jessica’s classmates
  
• NITA - one of Jessica’s classmates
  
• STACY - one of Jessica’s classmates
  
• RILEY - one of Jessica’s classmates
  
• EMMA - one of Jessica’s classmates
  
• TOMMY - one of Jessica’s classmates
  
• CREW WORKER - 30’s
  
• HAROLD - 8 years old
  
• SAMMY - 6 years old ​
  

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Audition requirements will be announced at a later date. 

About the Play
Based on the famous novel by Roald Dahl, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory features an original score composed by Marc Shaiman with lyrics by Shaiman and Scott Wittman (Hairspray) and a book by David Greig. The score also pays homage to the Leslie Bricusse/Anthony Newley score from the 1971 film with songs from the motion picture including "Candy Man," "I've Got a Golden Ticket," "Oompa Loompa Song," and "Pure Imagination." The world-famous Willy Wonka is opening the gates to his mysterious factory…but only to a lucky few. Young Charlie Bucket and four other golden ticket winners will embark on a life-changing journey through Wonka’s world of pure imagination including chocolate waterfalls, nutty squirrels and the great glass elevator, all to be revealed by Wonka's army of curious Oompa-Loompas.

Available Roles

• Willy Wonka
• Charlie Bucket
  
• Mrs. Green
  
• Grandpa Joe
  
• Mrs. Bucket
  
• Grandma Josephine
  
• Grandma Georgina
  
• Grandpa George
  
• Jerry
  
• Cherry
  
• Mrs. Gloop
  
• Augustus Gloop
  
• Mr. Salt
  
• Veruca Salt
  
• Mr. Beauregarde
  
• Violet Beauregarde
  
• Mike Teavee
  
• Mrs. Teavee
  
• Ensemble