The Black Box Theatre Announces Auditions for 2025 Season
The Black Box Theatre will hold auditions for its 2025 season at its location, 1623 5th Avenue, Moline, IL.
Auditions will be held:
Saturday, March 1, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
and Sunday, March 2, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM.
Audition Guidelines:
- Musical auditions will be held on Saturday, March 1. Please bring sheet music in your key and be prepared to read from provided sides.
- All auditionees should bring a headshot and resume (stapled together) and provide details of any potential conflicts during rehearsal and performance periods.
2025 Season Productions & Casting Needs:
-
The Stranger (by Agatha Christie, performed as a radio play)
- Doris West (Late 20s–Mid 30s)
- Mrs. Huggins (Middle-aged woman)
- Enid Bradshaw (Late 20s–Mid 30s)
- Gerald Strange (Late 20s–Mid 30s)
- Dick Lane (Late 20s–Mid 30s)
- Mrs. Birch (Middle-aged woman)
- Note: Casting will be based primarily on vocal performance.
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Ordinary Days (Music & Lyrics by Adam Gwon, multi-cultural casting)
- Warren (20s)
- Deb (20s)
- Jason (30s)
- Claire (30s)
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Fun Home (Based on Alison Bechdel’s graphic memoir, music by Jeanine Tesori, book & lyrics by Lisa Kron, multi-cultural casting)
- 4 Women
- 2 Men
- 2 Girls
- 1 Boy
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The Half-Life of Marie Curie (by Lauren Gunderson)
- 2 Women (Late 30s–Mid 50s) with mild European accents
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The Thanksgiving Play (by Larissa FastHorse, characters in their 20s–30s)
- Logan (White, Female)
- Jaxton (White, Male)
- Caden (White, Male)
- Alicia (Ethnically Ambiguous, Female)
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The Lion in Winter (by James Goldman)
- Henry II, King of England (Male, 50)
- Queen Eleanor (Female, 61)
- John (Male, 16)
- Geoffrey (Male, 25)
- Richard (Male, 26)
- Alais Capet (Female, 23)
- Philip II, King of France (Male, 18)
Black Box Artistic Director Lora Adams expressed excitement for the upcoming season, stating:
“We are delighted to present a season of premieres for our community. As always, our productions are open to all, though some shows have specific casting requirements. Please be aware that certain productions explore sensitive topics, which may be challenging or triggering for some performers. We look forward to welcoming a diverse range of talent through our doors.”
For more information, visit The Black Box Theatre.