In this outrageously funny comedy, it’s Christmas-time in the newest—and tiniest—town in Texas. And it’s beginning to look a lot like trouble in Doublewide. Not only are the trailer park residents dealing with the stress of the holiday season, but they’ve just discovered that Doublewide is being double-crossed by the County. With their official incorporation papers in jeopardy, this band of eccentric Texans throw themselves into taking on the “Big Guys.” Determined to bolster their legitimacy, they first set their sights on the County-wide “Battle of The Mangers” competition. They conspire to win this smackdown with their “Nativity At The Alamo” entry…by any means possible.
More info at https://www.southcitytheatre.com/2024/09/29/auditions-a-doublewide-texas-christmas/
In this outrageously funny comedy, it’s Christmas-time in the newest—and tiniest—town in Texas. And it’s beginning to look a lot like trouble in Doublewide. Not only are the trailer park residents dealing with the stress of the holiday season, but they’ve just discovered that Doublewide is being double-crossed by the County. With their official incorporation papers in jeopardy, this band of eccentric Texans throw themselves into taking on the “Big Guys.” Determined to bolster their legitimacy, they first set their sights on the County-wide “Battle of The Mangers” competition. They conspire to win this smackdown with their “Nativity At The Alamo” entry…by any means possible.
South City Theatre announces auditions for A Doublewide, Texas Christmas by Jones Hope Wooten. This production is directed by Mary Anne Garrett.
Auditions will be held at South City Theatre on Saturday, October 19, 2024, from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM, and Tuesday, October 22, 2024, from 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Auditions will consist of cold reading from the script.
Show dates are December 13-14, 2024, and December 20-21, 2024, at 7:30 PM, with a matinee on December 15, 2024 at 2:00 PM.
In this outrageously funny comedy, it’s Christmas-time in the newest—and tiniest—town in Texas. And it’s beginning to look a lot like trouble in Doublewide. Not only are the trailer park residents dealing with the stress of the holiday season, but they’ve just discovered that Doublewide is being double-crossed by the County. With their official incorporation papers in jeopardy, this band of eccentric Texans throw themselves into taking on the “Big Guys.” Determined to bolster their legitimacy, they first set their sights on the County-wide “Battle of The Mangers” competition. They conspire to win this smackdown with their “Nativity At The Alamo” entry…by any means possible.
In addition to that shaky undertaking and trying almost single-handedly to keep the new town afloat, Mayor Joveeta Crumpler has to wrangle her celebrity-obsessed mother, her beleaguered brother who’s being bullied by a pack of vengeful raccoons, and her demoralized best friend who’s at the end of her rope from dating every loser this side of the Rio Grande. To make matters worse, Joveeta finds herself increasingly wary of the newest resident, Patsy Price. Patsy, fresh out of the local mental institution, clearly has her own devious agenda and the County competition over in Fayro is just the place for her to settle an old score.
By the time this full-tilt rocket ride of lunacy climaxes in a what-else-can-go-wrong live television presentation, you’ll have doubled your Christmas spirit. So spend the Yuletide in Doublewide and let this hilarious Jones Hope Wooten Comedy make your Christmas merry and bright…because there’s no place like a good ol’ Texas-sized mobile home for the holidays!
Character Descriptions
Big Ethel Satterwhite – 60s. Not related to anybody. Starts Act 1 with a monologue. Starts Act 2. Will need to command the stage.
Georgia Dean Rudd – 40s. Mother of Lark. Works at the local restaurant. One reference to her being fat. Will kiss Nash.
Lark Barken – 20s. Daughter of Georgia Dean and mother to Arden Rose, which is portrayed using a doll. Granddaughter of Sloggett. Works at the same restaurant as her mother.
Haywood Sloggett (Sloggett in the script) – 70s. Lark’s grandfather and Patsy’s brother. His character gets a bit physical.
Patsy Sloggett Price – 60s. Sloggett’s younger sister. Nash’s aunt. Lark’s great aunt. Snooty. Goes a bit psycho. Gets physical.
Norwayne “Baby” Crumpler – 40s. Physical role. Gets into fights with raccoons. Will have his butt slapped.
Joveeta Crumpler – 40s. Town’s Mayor. She has a bad back and does some things to emphasize that. A little singing.
Caprice Crumpler – 70s. Barfly. Casket model and local celebrity—at least she thinks so. FLIRT. Must sing a bit. Will slap Baby’s butt.
Nash Sloggett – 40s. Georgia’s Ex, Lark’s father, Haywood’s son and Patsy’s nephew. Will kiss Georgia.
South City Theatre, in association with The Pelham BEAT, are pleased to announce auditions for Jack Pachuta’s A Reunion To Die For on July 27 and 28, 2024, from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Auditions will be held at South City Theatre, 2969 Pelham Parkway Suites J-K, Pelham, AL 35124. For more information email the director, Lisa Ponder, at lisa.ponder@southcitytheatre.com
Performances will be September 20 and 21, 2024 at the Pelham Civic Center Complex.
The 40-year reunion of North by Northwest High School’s class of 1984 was organized by former head cheerleader and prom queen, Sherrylynn Shuster. As the event unfolded, emotions that had been dormant for four decades made return visits. And one classmate didn’t make it because murder was on the menu.
Auditions will consist of cold reading from the script and improvisation. This is an interactive show and the director is looking for those with strong improv skills.
We are looking to fill roles for 4 females and 6 males. Anyone 18 or older may audition. If cast, younger actors will be asked to age up.
Roles Available
SHERRYLYNN SHUSTER (60-ish) – She was the head cheerleader and prom queen. Now, she is the chairperson of the Reunion Committee. Her life has not worked out according to her plans.
BRUCE BELINSKY (60-ish) – He was the star quarterback and the prom king, the high point of his life. He dropped out of sight for many years. The reunion is the first time most have seen him since high school.
FLORENCE FINNEGAN (70 or older) – She is the former principal who retired to Florida.
ELMO WOLLENSCHLAGER (70 or older)– He is the former janitor at the high school, then prison guard at the local penitentiary. He retired to a cabin in the woods because he is tired of dealing with people.
MINDY TALLIVECHIO (60-ish) – She was the girl that every boy wanted to date. She used her popularity to get what she wanted and her father’s influence to keep her from being expelled.
NICHOLAS NOTTME (60-ish) – He was the kid who never did anything wrong. His classmates picked on him, but today he is a TV personality called “Dr. Nick” who teaches people how to become their parents.
LAURA LAMINATE (60-ish) – She was the editor of the school paper. Professionally known as “Lucretia Lamore,” she is the author of several steamy romance novels.
STANLEY STOVER (60-ish) – He was the clumsy, class valedictorian. His favorite subject was Chemistry. Today, he is the owner of Eve of Destruction, Ltd, a company that blows up structures with no trace left behind. Must be comfortable with physical comedy.
LAWRENCE LAW (45-70)- Police Chief. He’s an experienced lawman.
South City Theatre is pleased to announce auditions for Beth Henley’s Crimes of the Heart, directed by Pat Yates.
Audition Information
Wednesday, September 13, 2023, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Sunday, September 17, ,2023, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Location: South City Theatre, 2969 Pelham Parkway, Suites J-K, Pelham, AL 35124
Auditions will consist of prepared monologues from the show or be ready to ready from the script
It’s 1974 in Hazelhurst, Mississippi, and the Magrath sisters are in the throes of family trauma on, of all days, elder-sister Lenny’s 30th birthday. Old Granddaddy, the family patriarch, is in the hospital failing fast. “Babe” is in jail for shooting her husband Zachary because she “didn’t like his looks,” and middle-sister Meg, who fled Hazelhurst after Hurricane Camille to pursue a Hollywood career, has been summoned home. Cousin Chick-the-Stick is stirring up more trouble while Babe’s lawyer, Barnette Lloyd, and Meg’s old flame, Doc Porter, are doing all they can to support the sisters. The Magrath home is filled with dysfunction, grief, wit, and hilarity with heart as big as a “Jumbo Deluxe” birthday cake.
Bring a prepared monologue from the show or be ready to read from script. Director Pat Yates will be happy to provide sides or answer any questions about the show. Email her at Patyates2850@gmail.com for more information.
Cast
Lenny Magrath: 30, the oldest sister
Chick Boyle: 29, Magrath sisters’ cousin
Doc Porter: 30, Meg’s old boyfriend
Meg Magrath: 27, the middle sister
Babe Botrelle: 24, the baby sister
Barnette Lloyd; 26, recent law school grad and Babe’s lawyer
South City Theatre is pleased to announce auditions for Beth Henley’s Crimes of the Heart, directed by Pat Yates.
Audition Information
Wednesday, September 13, 2023, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Sunday, September 17, ,2023, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Location: South City Theatre, 2969 Pelham Parkway, Suites J-K, Pelham, AL 35124
Auditions will consist of prepared monologues from the show or be ready to ready from the script
It’s 1974 in Hazelhurst, Mississippi, and the Magrath sisters are in the throes of family trauma on, of all days, elder-sister Lenny’s 30th birthday. Old Granddaddy, the family patriarch, is in the hospital failing fast. “Babe” is in jail for shooting her husband Zachary because she “didn’t like his looks,” and middle-sister Meg, who fled Hazelhurst after Hurricane Camille to pursue a Hollywood career, has been summoned home. Cousin Chick-the-Stick is stirring up more trouble while Babe’s lawyer, Barnette Lloyd, and Meg’s old flame, Doc Porter, are doing all they can to support the sisters. The Magrath home is filled with dysfunction, grief, wit, and hilarity with heart as big as a “Jumbo Deluxe” birthday cake.
Bring a prepared monologue from the show or be ready to read from script. Director Pat Yates will be happy to provide sides or answer any questions about the show. Email her at Patyates2850@gmail.com for more information.
Cast
Lenny Magrath: 30, the oldest sister
Chick Boyle: 29, Magrath sisters’ cousin
Doc Porter: 30, Meg’s old boyfriend
Meg Magrath: 27, the middle sister
Babe Botrelle: 24, the baby sister
Barnette Lloyd; 26, recent law school grad and Babe’s lawyer
South City Theatre is pleased to announce auditions for Beth Henley’s Crimes of the Heart, directed by Pat Yates.
Audition Information
Wednesday, September 13, 2023, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Sunday, September 17, ,2023, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Location: South City Theatre, 2969 Pelham Parkway, Suites J-K, Pelham, AL 35124
Auditions will consist of prepared monologues from the show or be ready to ready from the script
It’s 1974 in Hazelhurst, Mississippi, and the Magrath sisters are in the throes of family trauma on, of all days, elder-sister Lenny’s 30th birthday. Old Granddaddy, the family patriarch, is in the hospital failing fast. “Babe” is in jail for shooting her husband Zachary because she “didn’t like his looks,” and middle-sister Meg, who fled Hazelhurst after Hurricane Camille to pursue a Hollywood career, has been summoned home. Cousin Chick-the-Stick is stirring up more trouble while Babe’s lawyer, Barnette Lloyd, and Meg’s old flame, Doc Porter, are doing all they can to support the sisters. The Magrath home is filled with dysfunction, grief, wit, and hilarity with heart as big as a “Jumbo Deluxe” birthday cake.
Bring a prepared monologue from the show or be ready to read from script. Director Pat Yates will be happy to provide sides or answer any questions about the show. Email her at Patyates2850@gmail.com for more information.
Cast
Lenny Magrath: 30, the oldest sister
Chick Boyle: 29, Magrath sisters’ cousin
Doc Porter: 30, Meg’s old boyfriend
Meg Magrath: 27, the middle sister
Babe Botrelle: 24, the baby sister
Barnette Lloyd; 26, recent law school grad and Babe’s lawyer
Start with the death of Aunt Eula Mae. Throw in a pinch of seance. Add an illegal immigrant hiding in the cellar. Stir in shady dealings at the Poultry Processing Plant. Mix it all with a missing two-carat diamond ring. Serve with a healthy dose of hilarity.
Written by local playwright, David Garrett, Covering Dish hasn’t been performed in the area in almost 25 years.
Directed by Donna Stinson Williamson, audition dates will be June 11 th 2:00 – 4:00 and June 12 th 6:00 – 8:00 PM. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script.
Show dates will be August 11, 12, 13, 18, and 19. Contact the director, Donna Williamson, at donna.williamson@southcitytheatre.com for additional information.
Rehearsal starts June 26.
Cast of Characters (ages are flexible but no one younger than 21) Lois Faye Dish Wallace – Southern homemaker 50ish Martha Sue Dish Pepperdine – oldest sister, has a little money and acts like it, 60ish Rita Wallace – Lois Faye’s daughter, down-on-her-luck and unemployed, 30ish Carl Wallace – Lois Faye’s son, late 20s to early 30s Viki Gilmore – Carl’s new girlfriend, works for the flower shop Becky Lee Dish – wannabe gospel singer Cordell Baleuh – Lois Faye’s nosy, hypochondriac next-door neighbor, 60+ Jean Marie Dish Finley – youngest sister, ditzy, 50ish Vernon Finley – Jean Marie’s husband, loud and bigoted, 50ish Dana Finley – Jean Marie and Vernon’s son, beautician, mid-20s Orell Tubbs – Vernon’s best friend Edith Ann Dish – a medium 50ish Inez Cortez – Orell’s fiancé, Spanish accent Hector Chavez – Inez’s ex-boyfriend, Spanish accent Luther Shibley – Manager of Chicken Processing Agent A – PFPA agent Agent C – PFPA agent Brother Samuel – Paster of the Highway 119 Baptist Church Church Ladies – various ages
In 2019, South City Theatre produced the heartwarming and hilarious musical, “Smoke on the Mountain.” The show was such a success that audiences clamored for more; so we are answering the call with a sequel, “Smoke on the Mountain Homecoming!”
It’s October 1945, and the gospel‑singing Sanders Family is back together again. The war is over, and America’s years of prosperity are just beginning. But there’s another kind of rite of passage at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, where Reverend Mervin Oglethorpe is giving his last service. He’s been called to preach in Texas, and he’s already bought a ten‑gallon hat and is preparing to ride into the sunset with his wife, June, who is eight months pregnant. Tomorrow morning, young Dennis Sanders takes over as Mount Pleasant’s pastor. Join the Sanders Family as they send Mervin and June off in style, with hilarious and touching stories and twenty‑five toe‑tapping bluegrass gospel favorites, including Rock of Ages, Leaning on the Everlasting Arms; Unclouded Day; and Do Lord.
AUDITION INFORMATION
Some of the performers from our original production will repeat their roles: Jim Billings, Ryan Gerrells, Clint Neville, Michael Wilbanks, Amy Self, and Rhonda Ray.
Open roles include:
JUNE– non-soloist. Female. 30s-40s. Excellent physical comedy timing. June “signs not sings”. Unfortunately her signing is quite literal and absolutely hysterical.
DENISE – 20s-30s. Female. Married with rambunctious children who are offstage, Denise is always dealing with chaos. Soprano. Soloist.
VERA – 50s-60s. Female. The matriarch of the Sanders family. Vera quotes the Bible often–especially to the pastor. She loves her family, but also loves to be right at all times. Alto. Soloist.
Ability to harmonize a must!
Also looking for performers who play instruments in the blue-grass style, especially guitar, mandolin, banjo, harmonica, fiddle, etc. If you can play, be prepared to audition with your instrument. Will consider adding musicians to the cast who don’t have specific roles or lines.
Where: Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit, 858 Kent Dairy Rd, Alabaster, AL 35007
Audition Dates: Sunday, May 7, 3-5 p.m. and/or Monday, May 8, 7-8:30 p.m. You don’t have to attend both audition dates.
Rehearsals will be at churches in Alabaster.
Performances: Touring to area churches on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights July 13-22 at 7:30 p.m. Additional Sunday afternoon or evening performances may be added during that time frame, as well.
Director Sue Ellen Gerrells–South City Theatre Musical Director William Harper (Choir director at First United Methodist Church, Alabaster)
For more information, email director at sueellengerrells@gmail.com
South City Theatre will be hosting auditions for Don Gordon’s Panache. The production is directed by Clay Boyce.
Auditions will be held at the theatre on February 4, 2023, from 2:00 – 4:00 PM, and February 5, 2023, from 11:00 – 1:00 PM.
What could possibly have motivated Kathleen Trafalgar to get into her Mercedes SL 450 one afternoon and drive to the inner city to track down a rough-edged, hard-drinking, fry cook named Harry Baldwin? A six by twelve-inch piece of tin issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles to anyone who pays the fee. It seems they both applied for exactly the same personalized license plate – PANACHE. Kathleen is married to a man she regards as a dashing, eloquent, Renaissance Man personified, and she wants to put it on his Bentley. Harry already has the plate on his Ford truck. For both of them this seven letter word holds special meaning. The play becomes an intellectual battle ultimately exposing the irrelevance of social status and the needs of two lonely people – an unusual love story.
All roles are available (character descriptions below). Sides are attached below.
Harry Baldwin – an artist who works nights as a fry cook, can be played anywhere from 40 – early 50s.
Kathleen Trafalgar – chic, wealthy, attractive, cultured, fashionable dresser, perfect manners, can be late 30s – late 40s.
Irwin Alcott – clean cut, fragile, scholarly, age 20.
Laura – poised, soft-spoken, her beauty is equal parts innocence and sensuality, about age 24.
Jumbo Dombroski – a large, intimidating man – tattoos, muscular, dresses and acts as if he owns the street, 40s – 60s.
Performance dates are April 14-16, 2023 and April 20-22, 2023.
Contact info@southcitytheatre.com for more information
