Auditions for "The Rainmaker"

Name: Auditions for "The Rainmaker"
Start: 2026-01-19T19:00:00-08:00
End: 2026-01-19T21:00:00-08:00
Location: 27402 Ramona Bowl Road, Hemet, CA, United States, California 92544

Schedule

Mon Jan 19 2026 at 07:00 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC-08:00

Location

27402 Ramona Bowl Road, Hemet, CA, United States, California 92544 | Hemet, CA

Ramona Hillside Players in Hemet, CA will hold open auditions for "The Rainmaker".
Written by N. Richard Nash
Directed by Alexandra Miller
Auditions January 19th & 20th, 2026
All auditions begin at 7:00 PM
Performance dates are March 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, & 29, 2026 @ RHP in Hemet
The audition will consist of cold readings from the script. Please come prepared with a resume, headshot (It doesn't need to be professional. A regular picture of yourself will do), pen/pencil, and a list of conflicts.
PLOT:
At the time of a paralyzing drought in the West we discover a girl whose father and two brothers are worried as much about her potential future as an old maid as they are about their dying cattle. For the truth is, she is indeed a plain girl. The brothers try every possible scheme to marry her off, without success. Nor is there any sign of relief from the dry heat, when suddenly, from out of nowhere, appears a picaresque, sweet-talking man with quite the sales pitch. Claiming to be a “rainmaker,” the man promises to bring rain, for $100. It’s a silly idea, but the rainmaker is so refreshing and persistent that the family finally consents, banging on big brass drums to rattle the sky. Meanwhile, the rainmaker also turns his magic on the girl, and persuades her that she has a very real beauty of her own. She believes it, just as her father believes the fellow can actually bring rain. Rain does come, and so does love. An excellent play for all groups.
CAST OF CHARACTERS:
*** All Ages & Gender Roles are Relative ***
H.C. CURRY | Male | 50 - 65 | Physically solid. Powerfully Set. Capable and Reliable. Runs, owns and works a cattle ranch. A good man and a good father. He is well respected by his children and the town folk. A great and profound love exists between him and his three children. There is still the dream in him.
NOAH CURRY | Male | 35 - 45| Physically strong and fit. A somewhat self-righteous man. Rigidly opinionated. Stubborn. No imagination at all. Matter of fact - always! Runs the ranch and tries to run the family. Wants to be appreciated.

JIMMY CURRY | Male | 25 - 30| Physically strong and fit farmhand. Very good natured. Looks older than his years until he opens his mouth...Then he is a child. Naive and adolescent. Not very bright. But filled with enthusiasm. Filled with dreams and ideas.

LIZZY CURRY | Female | 30-40| A strong and integral woman in every way except one-- no man has ever loved her--outside her family. She longs and yearns for the love of a man-- a husband. This courageous searching and yearning for romance are what make her beautiful. She is as strong as she is sensitive. Filled with quiet dreams. Good sense of humor. Loves her family.
FILE | Male | 35 - 45| He is Reserved. Intelligent. A little bitter. Seems very disappointed and unhappy. A little stubborn. Has a Mischievous humor. Hides his vulnerability.
SHERIFF THOMAS | Male | 50 - 60| Good humored. A pleasant man. Very good friend to File. Loyal
BILL STARBUCK | Male | 35-50| Appealing. Physically fit. A powerful presence. And a Gentle dreamer. A loud braggart, but very charming. Physically agility. His weapon is his imagination. Strong resonate voice like a barker at a carnival. Hides his Sensitivity.
27402 Ramona Bowl Road
Hemet, CA 92544
http://www.ramonahillsideplayers.org