Lady Windermere's Fan - Open Auditions and Production Volunteer Opportunities
Schedule
Sun, 01 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Mon, 02 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
4333 Gunn Hwy, Tampa, FL, United States, Florida 33618 | Tampa, FL
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Carrollwood Players Theatre announces open auditions and offstage production opportunities for:Lady Windermere's Fan
by Oscar Wilde
A Black Box Classic Comedy
Adapted and Directed by Jeff Slagle
May 15th - 24th, 2026
Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m.
Sundays at 2 p.m.
Set in the Victorian world of London’s high society, this timeless Oscar Wilde farce explores the complexities of love, trust, and social expectations and captivates with its sharp dialogue, intriguing characters, and unexpected twists.
This stage adaptation has added music and dance to enhance the fun and beauty of this true classic!
Watch as the innocent Lady Windermere struggles with her jealous feelings toward her husband’s new interest in the older, mysterious Mrs. Erlynne, and witness the unfolding of Mrs. Erlynne’s dark past through lies, gossip, and assumptions.
Perfect for lovers of classic theater, Lady Windermere’s Fan is a must-see performance that continues to enchant audiences with its brilliant humor, profound insights and a fresh new perspective!
Presented with the support of the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners.
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AUDITION DATES:
Sunday, March 1st, 2026 at 7 p.m.
AND
Monday, March 2nd, 2026 at 7 p.m.
Auditions will be at Carrollwood Players Theatre, 4333 Gunn Highway, Tampa, FL, 33618
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PRODUCTION DATES:
May 15th - 24th, 2026
Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m.
Sundays at 2 p.m.
Call time for all performers and crew on performance dates is 1 hour prior to showtime.
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Tech Week:
May 11th - 14th, 2026
Performers and some production volunteers/crew MUST be available for all tech week rehearsals and all performances. There are no exceptions! You MUST complete the online sign-up form in advance to attend this audition or be considered for production volunteer opportunities. PLEASE LIST ALL POTENTIAL DATE SCHEDULE CONFLICTS ON THE ONLINE FORM.
Complete the form at:
https://forms.gle/VDS6w6U2nJMzMaUt8
IMPORTANT: If you have SIGNIFICANT conflicts between auditions and tech week, please carefully consider whether or not you are in a position to participate in this production. We are looking for performers who are AVAILABLE and COMMITTED to this production.
Please take care to complete the conflict section of the form accurately and completely. Casting and staffing decisions and rehearsal schedules are based in part on information you provide about potential conflict dates.
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Rehearsals:
The exact rehearsal schedule is to be determined, but rehearsals are usually 2-4 days per week, mostly weekday nights, but there may be rehearsals on Saturdays in the daytime and/or Sundays in the evening. Weekday evening rehearsals generally begin at 7 p.m. and can last as late as 10 p.m. (possibly later during tech week) Sunday evening rehearsals generally begin at 6 p.m. and can last as late as 10 p.m. There will be a total of approximately 20-25 rehearsals for this production.
The rehearsal schedule intensifies as opening night draws closer. Tech week rehearsals often run later into the evening.
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No experience is necessary. All roles are open. All ethnicities, identities and abilities are strongly encouraged to audition for any and all roles. This is a non-paid opportunity.
Headshots and resumes are encouraged but not required.
You may send in advance to [email protected]
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Production Volunteer Opportunities: Let us know what you are interested in helping with!
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Roles Available:
Lord Windermere-(25-35) Wealthy, caring and a well thought of man of English society, husband of Lady Windermere. Becomes the target of infidelity rumors.
Lord Darlington- (30-50) Wealthy man from English society who is deeply in love with Lady Windermere and tries to convince her to leave her "cheating" husband and marry him.
Lord Augustus Lorton- (40-60) Wealthy older gentleman and the brother of the Duchess of Berwick. A gullible, loveable simpleton that is in love with Mrs. Erlynne and willing to do anything she asks of him.
Mr. Dumby- (35-60) Wealthy, opinionated, from high society like most of the rest, he has more money than smarts.
Mr. Cecil Graham– (25-45) Wealthy, gossipy, intellectual & a witty sense of humor. Perhaps secretly “light in the loafers”.
Mr. Hopper- (30-50) Australian of high society, a man’s man. Bit of an outsider amongst the English aristocrats. He is in love with the Duchess of Berwick's daughter, Lady Agatha Carlisle.
Parker- (25-45) is the butler for Windermere's and has a secret of his own.
Rosalie (20-35) is the family maid. She secretly has aspirations to be a classical dancer. She also may double as Lady Plymdale.
Lady Windermere- (18-28) 21-year-old wife of Lord Windermere, mother of their young child. She is young, inexperienced in societal matters, naive and madly in love with her husband. She is not from a wealthy background.
Mrs. Erlynne- (35-50) A woman with a reputation for having numerous affairs with married men. She seems after money and a place in society. Rumored to be Lord Windermere’s mistress.
The Duchess of Berwick- (40-60) Noblewoman who is a talkative, pushy, busy body who wants her daughter to marry a good (rich) husband.
Lady Agatha Carlisle- (18-28) The Duchess of Berwick's daughter, subservient but very sly and in love with Mr. Hopper. She would marry a frog if that will get her away from her mother.
Lady Plymdale- (20-35) A woman from London's high society, and knows it, who conducts herself with great sophistication. Can double as Rosalie the Maid.
Lady Jedburgh- (40-60) Another woman from London's high society with a witty sense of humor, highly educated and yet very down to earth. She plays the game well. Loveable but no one’s fool.
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What to Prepare:
Actors will do cold readings from the script. Auditioners will also be asked to do some simple dance steps (waltz), with the exception of the character Rosalie, the maid. She will do several dance (ballet, interpretive, modern) solos throughout the show. Auditioners for this role should bring in a one-minute ballet/modern/freestyle performance set to any classical music. Also, auditioners are encouraged to use RP English/British accents during their audition, as that will be required for the production. One Character, Mr. Hopper, has an Australian accent.
VIDEO AUDITIONS - PLEASE NOTE: We prefer to see all auditions in person. Requests for video submissions will only be considered if we are unable to source sufficient talent from those auditioning in person. If you wish to audition by video only, there is no need to complete this form. Please email us at [email protected] and we'll put you on our backup list.
Alternate audition dates: We regret we are not able to schedule an alternate audition date for you.
What to expect on your audition date:
We expect a LARGE turnout for auditions, and space is LIMITED. We regret we cannot admit any guests, companions, or observers.
Auditions begin at 7 p.m. and doors will open at 6:45 p.m. IMPORTANT information is covered at the beginning of each session, therefore it is imperative that you are prepared to begin on time. No auditioners will be admitted after 7:05 p.m.
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You MAY apply to audition AND apply for offstage opportunities (in the event you are not cast), though some offstage positions may be filled prior to the audition dates. If you apply to audition AND to volunteer offstage, we will assume your first preference is to perform.
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Questions may be directed to [email protected]
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