General Auditions for Actors

JOHNSON CITY PLAY READING COLLECTIVE
2026–27 SEASON AUDITIONS (part 1)
3 Plays • 3 Directors • 1 Audition • LOTS of Roles Available!
The Johnson City Play Reading Collective is excited to announce that our 2026–27 season has been selected, and we are now casting the first three staged readings of the season.
Whether you're an experienced performer or someone who's always wanted to try acting but couldn't commit to months of rehearsals, we'd love to meet you.
Audition Information
📅 Friday, June 26, 2026
🕔 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Fischman Gallery
133 N. Commerce Street, Johnson City, TN
Sign Up
Auditions are scheduled in 30-minute time slots, with up to 10 auditioners per slot.
👉 Sign Up Here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044FACAC2FAAF5C34-64493312-jcprc

You may prepare:
A short monologue (1–2 minutes), OR
A cold reading from one of the plays
Sides are available in advance upon request.
Theater Without the Huge Commitment
Our staged readings typically require only 1–3 rehearsals followed by a single public performance.
If you've ever wanted to try theater but couldn't commit to the typical 3–4 month rehearsal process, this is a perfect opportunity to get involved.
New Voices Wanted. New Faces Welcome.
If you've been curious about theater but couldn't commit to a full production schedule, a staged reading is the perfect way to get involved.
Join us as we build a welcoming community of storytellers, readers, actors, and theater lovers.
SEPTEMBER PRODUCTION
The Bridezilla Massacre
Directed by Chris Allen
Performance Date: September 17, 2026
Synopsis
Cecilia Debenham, the heiress who lost everything, is marrying an old college friend—something even the wedding party finds suspicious. All that's left of the family fortune is a remote island with a creaky old church and very limited ferry service.
When the wedding planner's assistant is brutally murdered, Cecilia insists the wedding proceed as planned. Family and friends scramble to catch the killer, protect their secrets, and survive long enough to make it off the island alive.
A fast-paced comedy murder mystery packed with secrets, suspects, and surprises.
Characters
Cecilia Debenham – The Bride (Female, 20s–30s)
Trevor – The Groom (Male, 20s–30s)
Piper – Bridesmaid (Female, 20s–30s)
Lexi – Bridesmaid (Female, 20s–30s)
Ashton – Groomsman (Male, 20s–30s)
Griffin – Groomsman (Male, 20s–30s)
Gender Flexible Roles:
Jessica/Jesse – Wedding Planner (20s–40s)
Iris/Irvin – Assistant to the Wedding Planner (20s–30s)
Pamela/Paul – Photographer (20s–40s)
Rev. Hubbard – Not the Minister (Any Age)
Rev. Armstrong – The Minister (Any Age)
Rudolph/Rudy – Bride's Grandparent (Senior)
Frank/Frankie – Bride's Aunt/Uncle (50s)
Natalie/Nathan – Bride's Cousin (Teens–20s)
Linda/Larry – Parent of the Bride (50s)
Tony/Toni – Parent of the Groom (50s)
OCTOBER PRODUCTION
Melancholy Play by Sarah Ruhl
Directed by Vianna Isbister
Performance Date: October 15, 2026
Synopsis
Tilly's sadness is legendary.
A bank teller with a profound and magnetic melancholy, she has an unusual effect on people: every stranger she meets falls hopelessly in love with her.
But when Tilly unexpectedly becomes happy, the emotional balance of the universe is thrown into chaos. As her former admirers struggle to cope, her hairdresser Frances becomes so melancholy that she literally turns into an almond.
Funny, whimsical, romantic, and delightfully absurd, Melancholy is a modern fairy tale about love, longing, and the strange ways we connect with one another.
Characters
Tilly – A bank teller whose profound sadness causes strangers to fall in love with her
Frank – A tailor and one of Tilly's devoted admirers
Frances – Tilly's hairdresser
Joan – A British nurse
Lorenzo the Unfeeling – A psychiatrist
Julian – A cellist who provides live musical accompaniment and participates in the story
NOVEMBER PRODUCTION
The Imperfect History of Andrew Templeton
Written and Directed by Rebecca Edmisten
Performance Date: November 19, 2026
Synopsis
Andrew Templeton is a young man with autism whose passion for American history makes him the ideal candidate to teach at Jefferson Academy, a school serving students with special needs.
But despite his vast knowledge and remarkable abilities, Andrew struggles with relationships as his need for perfection begins to affect everyone around him.
A thoughtful, moving, and often humorous story about acceptance, growth, family, and finding one's place in the world.
Characters
Andrew Templeton – A young man with autism (20–30)
Dr. Barbara Sheridan – Head of the Meridian Institute (40–60)
Edward Templeton – Andrew's father (45–65)
Mae Templeton – Andrew's mother (45–65)
Everitt Sims – Andrew's therapist (30–40)
John Fields – Headmaster of Jefferson Academy (50–70)
Lucy – Student at Jefferson Academy; doubles as Cousin Beth (16–25)
Jane – Student at Jefferson Academy; doubles as Jett (16–25)
Jupiter – Student at Jefferson Academy; doubles as Tour Guide (16–25)
Questions?
Contact Johnson City Play Reading Collective for audition sides, additional information, or accommodations.
We can't wait to meet you.