Auditions for Shakespeare's Twelfth Night
January 14th, 2025 6-8:30PM
Time: 6-8:30 PM
Location: 2030 Sansom Street, 2nd Floor (purple door)
Directed by Liz Fredette
Use this link to check out all of the detailed information about the production, rehearsals, tech week, and performances, as well as all audition information, monologues, and scenes. If you have questions or concerns after reading, please don't hesitate to reach out to Liz at LFredette@MacGuffinTF.com.
All actors must complete our Audition Form in advance of the auditions.
Rehearsals will officially begin on Monday, February 3rd and run Mondays - Thursdays from 6-8 or 8:30 PM. Depending on actor availability, wee may have a few rehearsals in the last two weeks of January.
Attire for the audition: Actors may dress as they please for auditions, but we ask that you don't wear hugely oversized sweatpants/shirts, or sleeves that go past the wrist.
Rehearsals begin in January.
Tech Rehearsals will run May 4-7.
Performances are May 8-11.
NIGHTMARE 🎄 Auditions
Monday, September 9, 2024 from 6-8:30 PM
Attire for the audition: Actors should come all in black for the audition.
Characters (some actors will play multiple roles)
Santa Claus - As the most renowned seasonal character, Santa Claus is referred to as "Sandy Claws" by the inhabitants of Halloween Town and holds dominion over the yuletide-themed realm of Christmas Town.
Jack Skellington - Jack is a refined and composed undead individual, possessing both gracefulness and patience. He is generally reliable in his efforts to act in the best interest of others.
Sally - the creation of Dr. Finkelstein, Jack Skellington's love interest, a kind, shy, and determined rag doll. She yearns for independence from her creator.
Dr. Finkelstein/Evil Scientist - A mad scientist living in Halloween Town, who created Sally. Wants to be loved by Sally.
Lock - a devilish kid henchman for Oogie Boogie
Shock - a devilish kid henchman for Oogie Boogie
Barrel - a devilish kid henchman for Oogie Boogie
Oogie Boogie - played by 2 actors - Oogie resides in a casino-inspired hideout situated underneath the treehouse of his cohorts, Lock, Shock, and Barrel, located in the outskirts of Halloween Town. Due to his frightful disposition, cannibalistic tendencies, and his competition with the Pumpkin King, Jack Skellington, Oogie is both dreaded and despised.
Mayor - The two-faced Mayor of Halloween Town is the leader of Halloween Town and appears to be its main politician, albeit Jack does most of the actual governing. He loves all things spooky, especially Jack Skellington and has been planning out special events for the town.
Zero - Jack's devoted ghost dog
Lead Narrators - (they also play Elves and parents in the real world) - they perform songs and shepherd the story along.
Magpie
Crow
Jinx
Drucilla
Wanda
Raven
Townsfolk
Lazarus Vampire
Thana Vampire
Vlad Vampire
Larch, the Corpse with Ax in Head
Mr. Hyde
Wolfman Jack
Carrie, the One-Eyed Mummy
The Goth Girls Band - the town band, they have their own songs and perform the pre-show music
Luna Witch
Agatha Witch
Bellatrix Witch
Please don't hesitate to reach out to Jen Jaynes with any questions in advance of the auditions - jjaynes@macguffintf.com
Auditions for
The Singin' Bohemians Cabaret Troupe*
Directed by John Rea, Choreography by Liz Fredette
When: Tuesday, September 9, 2025 from 6-7 PM
Parents should join us at 7pm for a informational meeting about the commitment
Where: 2030 Sansom Street, 2nd Floor (purple door)
Please check out the information about The Singin' Bohemians here and fill out the Audition Sheet in advance of the auditions.
Performers between the ages of 12 and 18 should prepare a Broadway song that shows off their range and talents. Please bring sheet music. There will also be a dance audition led by choreographer, Liz Fredette.
Auditions for
This Side Up Comedy Improv Troupe*
Directed by Jen Jaynes
When: Wednesday, September 10, 2025 from 6-7:30 PM
Where: 2030 Sansom Street, 2nd Floor (purple door)
Please check out the information about This Side UP Comedy Improv Troupe here and fill out the Audition Sheet in advance of the auditions.
Actors between the ages of 12 and 18 will perform comedy improvisations with the current members of This Side Up. We recommend watching the tv show 'Whose Line is it Anyway' to get the feel for the kind of improvisations you'll perform.
Auditions for
The Mechanicals Acting Troupe*
Directed by Liz Fredette
When: Tuesday, September 9, 2025 from 7-8:30 pm
Parents should join us at 7pm for an information meeting about the commitment.
Where: 2030 Sansom Street, 2nd Floor (purple door)
Please check out the information about The Mechanicals' Acting Troupe here and fill out the Audition Sheet in advance of the auditions.
Actors between the ages of 12 and 18 are welcome to audition. Please prepare a 1-2 minute monologue.
The Mechanicals Acting Troupe is comprised of some of the best actors and leaders at MacGuffin. They are advocates for MacGuffin and seek to entertain audiences while growing their own skills. For the first part of the season, they put their acting talents to use in a short play to be performed for elementary and middle school students. We also take the show out to local libraries, synagogues, churches, and community centers. There will be several times during the season when actors in the Mechanicals must be available to perform on weekday mornings at local schools. During the latter half of the season the Mechanicals sharpen their skills on monologue and scene work.
* All of our troupes are both elite training programs and performance troupes. In addition to rehearsing and performing in and outside of our community, troupe members function as ambassadors for MacGuffin and leaders within our program.
Troupes rehearse on Saturdays following our class session schedule:
The Mechanicals Acting Troupe 12:30-2:30 PM
This Side UP Comedy Improv Troupe 3-4:30 PM
The Singing' Bohemians 2:30-4:30 PM
Tuition for the Troupes is $295 each for the fall and winter sessions and $245 for the spring session.
For more information, please check out our Troupes page or contact John Rea at jrea@macguffintf.com