Auditions & Opportunities

THE SPITFIRE GRILL
Directed by Ilyse Robbins

First Rehearsal: March 26th, 2025
First Preview: April 25th, 2025
Opening: April 27th, 2025
Closing Performance: May 18th, 2025

SEEKING
AEA and Non-AEA Actors of all backgrounds. The Umbrella encourages performers of all backgrounds, ethnicities, gender identities, ages, as well as performers with disabilities to audition. Local hires encouraged to inquire.

CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS
Percy Talbott: 20's - A bit rough-edged. Her face declares the strength of her youth and a sadness beyond her years. She carries a terrible secret.

Hannah Ferguson: 60's-70's - Hannah is the owner of the Spitfire Grill. She is a tough-skinned and flinty old bird with a short, no-nonsense manner bordering on the bitter. She can also be very tender-hearted and fiercely loyal. She has a secret of her own to protect.

Shelby Thorpe: 30's - Shelby is a plain, soft-faced creature with a shy, almost ethereal manner. She is the wife of Caleb Thorpe. Once her trust is gained, she also is a very loyal friend.

Caleb Thorpe: 40's - The out-of-work foreman of the now-defunct stone quarry, Caleb is a frustrated man clinging to the past and the authority he once had. He bitterly opposes change.

Sheriff Joe Sutter: 20's - Joe is a young, small-town policeman with a restless nature and a genuine desire to escape Gilead.

Effy Crayneck: 50's - 60's - Effy is postmistress and the town busybody. She is a woman with narrow eyes and a sour tongue. There’s little to gossip about in a town so small, but when there is, she is the source.

The Visitor: 40's - A mysterious figure who never speaks, the visitor has powerful eyes and a very strong sense of his body.

WHERE
Auditions will be held in person at The Umbrella Arts Center, 40 Stow Street, Concord, MA 01742

WHEN
Tuesday, August 20th with appointments from 4pm-8pm
Thursday, August 22nd with appointments from 4pm-8pm

WHAT TO PREPARE
Please prepare a short (approximately 1 minute or less) musical selection in the style of the show. An accompanist will be provided. No a cappella please.

HOW TO APPLY
For additional questions or information or to schedule an appointment please email auditions@theumbrellastage.org
When scheduling an appointment, please indicate your preferred time.

CONTRACT
AEA - SPT Tier 2 (2025 min. $390/wk)
NonAEA - $2,500