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

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​The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe

Auditions will consist of readings from the script. No preparation necessary. No experience required. Auditions are open to anyone age 8 and up. Specific age ranges for the children's roles can be found below. Tim Ambrose will direct with stage management by Allison Tappen. 

About the Play
This dramatization of C.S. Lewis' classic work faithfully recreates the magic and mystery of Aslan, the great lion, his struggle with the White Witch, and the adventures of four children who inadvertently wander from an old wardrobe into the exciting, never-to-be-forgotten Narnia. The intense action features chases, duels and escapes as the witch is determined to keep Narnia in her possession and to end the reign of Aslan. All the memorable episodes from the story are represented in this exciting dramatization: the temptation of Edmund by the witch, the slaying of the evil wolf by Peter, the witnessing of Aslan's resurrection by Susan and Lucy, the crowing of the four new rulers of Narnia, and more. The supporting characters are also here: the unicorn, the centaur and other forest animals, along with Father Christmas, Mr. and Mrs. Beaver and Tumnus the Faun. This story of love, faith, courage and giving, with its triumph of good over evil, is a true celebration of life. 

Available Roles

• ASLAN - a great lion
  
• WHITE WITCH - an evil queen
  
• LUCY (age 8-12)
  
• EDMUND (age 10-14)
  
• SUSAN (age 12-16)
  
• PETER (age 14-18)
  
• MR. BEAVER
  
• MRS. BEAVER
  
• UNICORN
  
• CENTAUR
  
• TUMNUS - a faun
  
• FENRIS ULF - a wolf, head of the Witch's secret police
  
• DWARF - a servant to the Witch
  
• FATHER CHRISTMAS - a bringer of gifts
  
• ELF - Father Christmas' helper
  
• WHITE STAG - an elusive omen of good fortune. 
  
• ENSEMBLE consisting of Aslan's followers, the Witch's Army and Wood Nymphs. ​
  

Arsenic and Old Lace

Audition requirements to be announced at a later date. There are roles for 11 men and three women (of the 11 men, some are minor bit parts). Director TBA. 

ABOUT THE PLAY
Drama critic Mortimer Brewster’s engagement announcement is upended when he discovers a corpse in his elderly aunts’ window seat. Mortimer rushes to tell Abby and Martha before they stumble upon the body themselves, only to learn that the two old women aren’t just aware of the dead man in their parlor, they killed him! Between his aunts’ penchant for poisoning wine, a brother who thinks he’s Teddy Roosevelt, and another brother using plastic surgery to hide from the police—not to mention Mortimer’s own hesitancy about marriage—it’ll be a miracle if Mortimer makes it to his wedding. Arsenic and Old Lace is a classic black comedy about the only thing more deadly than poison: family.

AVAILABLE ROLES

• Abby Brewster
• The Rev. Dr. Harper
• Teddy Brewster
• Officer Brophy
• Officer Klein
• Martha Brewster
• Elaine Harper
• Mortimer Brewster
• Mr. Gibbs
• Jonathan Brewster
• Dr. Einstein
• Officer O'Hara
• Lieutenant Rooney
• Mr. Witherspoon

Sauk Shorts 2026

Auditions will consist of cold readings from the various scripts. Titles, roles and directors TBA. 

John & Jen

Audition requirements to be announced at a later date. The cast consists of one man and one woman. Director TBA. 

ABOUT THE PLAY
A truly original musical that honors brothers and sisters, as well as parents and children, set against the background of a changing America between 1950 and 1990, John & Jen is a gem of a show, brimming with intelligence, wit and beautiful melodies. This is the story of Jen and her relationships with the two Johns of her life: her younger brother, who was killed in Vietnam, and his namesake, the son who is trying to find his way in a confusing world. Jen and her younger brother, John, are growing up in the ever-changing world of mid-century America. As the country becomes divided over the war in Vietnam, so does the family, and battle lines are drawn between the once-close siblings. With a cast of only two people, John & Jen is a tour-de-force for two actors, taking them from childhood, through adolescence, and beyond. John & Jen is a musical about connections, commitments and the healing of the human heart.

AVAILABLE ROLES

• Jen - Protective and controlling, yet deeply loving. This character arcs from a wide-eyed new sister to a free-loving hippie and finally a mother accepting her son growing up. Top: F5, Bottom: F3.
• John - Fun, energetic, fresh and exciting. The character arcs from a newborn brother to a high school graduate going off to war and finally a young son challenging his loving mother as he grows. Top: C5, Bottom Ab2. 

The Odd Couple (Original)

Audition requirements will be announced at a later date. There are roles for six men and two women. Director TBA

ABOUT THE PLAY

This classic comedy opens on a friendly card game in the untidy apartment of divorced Oscar Madison. And if the mess is any indication, it’s no wonder that his wife left him. Late to arrive is Felix Ungar, who has just been separated from his wife. Fastidious, depressed, and none too tense, Felix seems suicidal, but as the action unfolds, Oscar becomes the one with murder on his mind when the clean freak and the slob ultimately decide to room together. The action unfolds with hilarious results as The Odd Couple is born.

AVAILABLE ROLES

• Speed
• Murray
• Roy
• Vinnie
• Oscar Madison
• Felix Ungar
• Gwendolyn Pigeon
• Cecily Pigeon

The Odd Couple (Female Version)

Audition requirements will be announced at a later date. There are roles for six women and two men. Director TBA

ABOUT THE PLAY

Unger and Madison are at it again! Florence Unger and Olive Madison, that is, in the female version of Neil Simon’s hilarious contemporary comic classic, The Odd Couple. Instead of the poker party that begins the original version, Ms. Madison has invited the girls over for an evening of Trivial Pursuit. The guys are replaced by the gals, and the Pidgeon sisters are replaced by the Costazuela brothers, but the hilarity remains the same.

AVAILABLE ROLES

• Sylvie
• Mickey
• Renee
• Vera
• Olive Madison
• Florence Unger
• Manolo Costazuela
• Jesus Costazuela

Footloose

Audition requirements will be announced at a later date. There are roles for eight men, seven women plus an ensemble. Many of these roles are for teens. Directing Team TBA. 

ABOUT THE PLAY

When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, he is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school. But he’s not prepared for the rigorous local edicts, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher, who is determined to exercise control over the town’s youth. When the reverend’s rebellious daughter sets her sights on Ren, her roughneck boyfriend tries to sabotage Ren’s reputation, with many of the locals eager to believe the worst about the new kid. The heartfelt story that emerges pins a father longing for the son he lost against a young man aching for the father who walked out on him. Footloose celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people while guiding them with a warm heart and open mind.

AVAILABLE ROLES

• Ren McCormack - a teenage boy from Chicago
• Ethel McCormack - his mother
• Reverend Shaw Moore - the minister of Bomont
• Vi Moore - his wife
• Ariel Moore - their teenage daughter
• Lulu Warnicker - Ren's aunt
• Wes Warnicker - Ren's uncle
• Coach Roger Dunbar - the high school gym teacher
• Eleanor Dunbar - his wife
• Rusty - Ariel's best friend
• Urleen - Ariel's friend
• Wendy Jo - Ariel's friend
• Chuck Cranston - Ariel's boyfriend
• Lyle - Chuck's buddy
• Travis - Chuck's buddy
• A Cop
• Betty Blast - owner of the Burger Blast
• Willard Hewitt - Ren's friend, a country boy
• Principal Harry Clark 
• Jeter - Ren's friend
• Bickle - Ren's friend
• Garvin - Ren's friend
• Cowboy Bob - lead vocalist at the Bar-B-Que
• Cowboy Bob's Band
• Townspeople & High School Students

Alice in Wonderland

Audition requirements will be announced at a later date. The cast consists of one man and one woman. Director TBA. 

ABOUT THE PLAY

This imaginative production features just two actors. All the famous characters are here:  Alice, White Rabbit, Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter and, of course, the Queen of Hearts.  True to Carroll's original, this remarkable adaptation appeals to audiences of any age.

AVAILABLE ROLES

• ​Alice
  
• Lewis Carroll - also plays The White Rabbit, Caterpillar, Pigeon, Cheshire Cat, Md Hatter, Gardener, Queen of Hearts. 

Pickleball

Audition requirements will be announced at a later date. There are roles for four men and two women. Director TBA. 

ABOUT THE PLAY

Pickleball shows us all the possibilities of middle-aged athleticism and the human spirit. In America’s fastest growing game, there are no apologies, there are no excuses, and there is no room for weakness. When four below-average players have an opportunity to compete in a local tournament, they must learn to overcome their limitations and find greatness in a game that has nothing to do with pickles.

AVAILABLE ROLES

• ​PERFECT, female, athletic. 
  
• BILLIE, female, somewhat athletic. 
• LARRY, male, not at all athletic.
• SHELDON, male, athletic in former life. 
• SPIKE, male, fit. 
• RALPH, older male. 

Disney's Frozen - The Broadway Musical

Audition requirements will be announced at a later date. Directing team TBA. 

ABOUT THE PLAY

Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film, Disney’s Frozen includes all the film’s beloved songs by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, along with new music written exclusively for the stage. In the beautiful mountainous kingdom of Arendelle, Princesses Anna and Elsa grow up sheltered inside their castle, isolated from the world and increasingly distant from each other. When Elsa is crowned queen, the magical powers she’s desperately tried to conceal from her sister take control, and she flees into the mountains. As a ferocious winter descends on Arendelle, Anna sets off on an epic journey to find Elsa and bring her home – with the help of hardworking ice harvester Kristoff, his loyal reindeer Sven, and a happy-go-lucky snowman named Olaf. Full of magic, humor, and a stunning musical score, Frozen is a powerful tale of sisterhood, acceptance, and finding the real meaning of true love.

AVAILABLE ROLES

• Elsa - Future Queen of Arendelle and Anna’s older sister; born with magical powers, isolates herself from others out of fear. Vocal range top: Eb5, Vocal range bottom: E3
  
• Anna - Princess of Arendelle and Elsa’s younger sister; an eternal optimist who longs to be loved and to connect with other people. Vocal range top: E5, Vocal range bottom: G3
  
• Kristoff - Hardworking ice harvester with a prickly exterior that hides a big heart. Vocal range top: Bb4, Vocal range bottom: A2
  
• Hans - Prince of the Southern Isles and youngest of thirteen brothers; charming and ambitious. Vocal range top: A4, Vocal range bottom: A2
  
• Olaf - Magical snowman with a childlike innocence. Vocal range top: Eb5, Vocal range bottom: E3
  
• Sven - Kristoff’s fiercely loyal reindeer best friend.
• Oaken - Amiable salesperson and relentless advocate of hygge; cheerful and jolly. Vocal range top: Bb4, Vocal range bottom: A2
  
• Weselton - Duke from a neighboring kingdom; chauvinistic, impolite, and judgmental. Vocal range top: A4, Vocal range bottom: F3
  
• Young Anna - Younger princess of Arendelle with youthful exuberance; fun-loving troublemaker; mesmerized by her sister’s magic. Vocal range top: E5, Vocal range bottom: Bb3
  
• Young Elsa - Elder princess of Arendelle with magical powers; obedient daughter; protective sister. Vocal range top: E5, Vocal range bottom: A3
  
• Queen Iduna - Queen of Arendelle and child of the Northhuldra; strong and compassionate mother. Vocal range top: E5, Vocal range bottom: F3
  
• King Agnarr - King of Arendelle; warm-hearted and protective father. Vocal range top: C4, Vocal range bottom: B2
  
• Pabbie - Mystical shaman and patriarch of the Hidden Folk; Kristoff’s wise adoptive father. Vocal range top: Gb4, Vocal range bottom: Ab2
  
• Bulda - Spiritual matriarch of the Hidden Folk; Kristoff’s nurturing and vibrant adoptive mother. Vocal range top: D5, Vocal range bottom: Bb3
  
• Ensemble - Includes the following roles: Townspeople, Staff, Guards, Hidden Folk, Oaken's Family and Friends, Volunteers, Bishop, Handmaiden, Lackeys, Hidden Folk Child

Plays-in-Development

Auditions will consist of readings from the various plays. Titles, descriptions and directors TBA. 

Little Women

Audition requirements will be announced at a later date. Director TBA. 

ABOUT THE PLAY

This adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s coming-of-age favorite include a recurring Christmas holiday theme. Jo March acts as an omniscient narrator, moving us seamlessly through time and space with the flourish of their pen. Join the March sisters, Marmee, Laurie, and all of your Concord favorites in this reimagined and inclusive nod to Alcott's love letter to individuality, perseverance, and love in all its forms.

AVAILABLE ROLES

• Jo March - the hero of the play. A passionate, often wild, and non-conforming young woman who desperately wants to be a professional writer.
• Meg March - the oldest sister of the March family. She is even-tempered, well-mannered, and kind. An “Angel in the House.”
• Beth March - Jo’s dearest confidant and the “heart” of the March family. Painfully shy, but pure of heart. A musician.
• Amy March - the baby of the family who grows from a vain, yet loveable, little girl into a worldly, lovely, young woman. An artist.
• Abigail “Marmee” March - the mother of the March children. She is patience and love personified, but often with wicked glimmers of humor.
• Aunt March - the haughty, grouchy, great-aunt of the March siblings who really is a generous soul hidden underneath the grumps.
• Theodore “Laurie” Laurence - the orphaned young man who lives next door to Orchard House. He is a surrogate brother, partner-in-crime, and lovably infuriating.
• Mr. John Brooke - is Laurie’s tutor and a good-natured, polite, resourceful sort of person.
• Mr. March - the father of the March children who has gone off to war to be a chaplain. He is a local Reverend in Concord.
• Mr. Laurence - the grandfather of Laurie and special friend of the March siblings. He is also grumpy with a heart of gold.
• Professor Friedrich Bhaer - a German immigrant and university professor Jo meets in New York City.
• Mrs. Kirke - a friend of Marmee’s who runs a boarding house in New York City. She is the mother of Kitty and Minnie.
• Kitty Kirke - a rambunctious little girl taught by Jo.
• Minnie Kirke - Kitty's equally rambunctious little sister. 
  

The 24-Hour Theatre Project

Audition requirements and additional information will be posted closer to the audition date.