Auditions for Crimes of the Heart
Schedule
Sun Mar 08 2026 at 07:00 pm to 09:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
689 Amwell Rd, Hillsborough, NJ 08844-3317, United States | Hillsborough, NJ
Synopsis: Warm, funny, and deeply human, Crimes of the Heart follows the eccentric Magrath sisters as they reunite in their Mississippi hometown after a family crisis. Old wounds resurface, secrets spill out, and the sisters navigate love, loss, and the complicated ties that bind them. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, this beloved Southern tragicomedy blends humor and heartbreak in a story about resilience, forgiveness, and the power of family.Performance Dates:
June 5th - 21st
The show runs Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm and Sundays at 2 pm. There is a preview performance on Thursday, April 16th at 8 pm.
Director Richard Butler
Producer Roberta Steve
The Director is seeking:
2 Males ages 20's - 30's
4 Females 20's - 30's
Character Gender/Age Range Description
Lenny Magrath (F) (Early to Mid 30s) The eldest Magrath sister. Responsible, self‑sacrificing, and tightly wound, Lenny has spent years putting others first. She carries deep insecurities about her appearance and romantic prospects but has a warm, loyal heart beneath her anxieties. Requires strong comedic timing rooted in emotional truth.
Meg Magrath (F) (Late 20s – Early 30s) The charismatic middle sister. Bold, impulsive, and outwardly confident, though privately vulnerable. Meg once chased big dreams in Hollywood and carries both glamour and bruised pride back home. A blend of charm, fragility, and rebellious energy. Needs to be comfortable briefly singing a cappella onstage.
Babe Botrelle (F) (Mid 20s) The youngest sister, a charming mix of sweetness, impulsivity, and wide-eyed bewilderment. Babe often seems innocent and soft-spoken, yet she has a knack for stumbling into chaos with disarming sincerity. She is a wonderfully off-kilter presence, full of awkward comedy, tender vulnerability, and unpredictable shifts of feeling.
Barnette Lloyd (M) (Mid 20s – Mid 30s) A young, idealistic lawyer with intelligence, earnestness, and slightly awkward charm. Barnette is driven by both professional ambition and a long‑standing personal vendetta, fueling his determination to help Babe, for whom he develops a quiet fondness. A blend of sincerity, humor, and nervous energy.
Doc Porter (M) (Early to Mid 30s) Meg’s former love interest. Kind, steady, and quietly marked by the past. He’s a small‑town man with a gentle spirit, a warm presence, and unresolved feelings for Meg. Needs to convey understated heartbreak, patience, and genuine emotional warmth.
Chick Boyle (F) (Late 20s – Mid 30s) The sisters’ judgmental cousin. Socially proper, self‑important, and easily scandalized, Chick is obsessed with appearances and community reputation. A comedic antagonist with sharp edges and strong physicality.
Auditions will be held at
Somerset Valley Players
Located at 689 Amwell Road, Hillsborough
NOTES FOR AUDITIONS:
Content Note: Crimes of the Heart includes themes of self-harm, domestic violence, and emotional trauma.
The script also includes period-specific racial terms that may be uncomfortable for some performers.
All roles require a Southern accent.
For audition sides and to sign up for a slot visit: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0B4EABA829A6FE3-61651727-crimes#/
All potential rehearsal conflicts need to either be listed on your audition form or attached to the form.
*** Significant conflicts which arise after casting may result in a role being recast. ***
Please email with any questions: [email protected]
Somerset Valley Players are committed to diverse, inclusive casting. Non-descript roles are available to all performers, regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, disability, race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other basis.
Where is it happening?
689 Amwell Rd, Hillsborough, NJ 08844-3317, United States
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