PARODY THIS! Auditions
By Patrick Greene, Brendan Main, and Jason Pizzarello
Directed by Jen Jaynes with assistance by Joey Schulman
Questions? Email jjaynes@macguffintf.com
Audition Date: Tuesday, December 16, 2025 6pm - 8:30pm
2026 Performance Dates: Friday March 13 at 7pm, Saturday March 14 at 7pm, Sunday March 15 at 3pm
Rehearsal Dates: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday nights 6p-8:30p, January 5 - March 4, 2026
- Not all actors will be called every night
- There will be a rehearsal schedule posted based on actors’ availability
Tech Week Dates: March 9, 10, 11, and 12, 2026 6pm - 9:30pm
- You must be available for all of the above dates to participate in the show
Rehearsal and Performance Location: MacGuffin Theatre & Film Company, 2030 Sansom St., Philadelphia PA
Auditions open to actors ages 11 years - 18 years old.
About the show:
Have you ever wondered what the classic story of Oedipus would be like if it were done…on ice? Or what the beloved play Twelve Angry Men would look like if it were performed by one woman? Or what would happen if Dr. Frankenstein opened a shop in the mall? Oh, you’ve never wondered any of these things. Well, that’s okay. You don’t have to, because the fearless writers of Parody This! have answered these completely inane questions and more in a madcap, whirlwind show that will be performed with a couple of flats, some costume pieces, and actors’ willingness to be completely silly—as long as you don’t try to talk directly to your audience, or someone may build an actual fourth wall to stop you. Parody This! is a seriously unserious ode to theatre, classic literature…and bananas.
For more information, review the Audition Materials at the link below. Complete Audition Form prior to December 16 audition.
Hope to see you there! - Jen Jaynes
More Than Anything Auditions
Monday, September 8, 2025 from 6-8:30 PM
Demo Recordings and Lyric Sheets can be found HERE
Veronica - 'Rich and Famous'
Hedwig - 'Ride With Me'
Marilyn and Lorna - 'I'll Take the Theatre Life'
Attire for the audition: Actors should come all in black for the audition.
AUDITION FORM (Complete before your audition)
Please don't hesitate to reach out to John Rea with any questions in advance of the auditions - jrea@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
More Than Anything Auditions
Monday, September 8, 2025 from 6-8:30 PM
Demo Recordings of the music will be released August 1, 2025
Veronica - 'Rich and Famous'
Hedwig - 'Ride With Me'
Marilyn and Lorna - 'I'll Take the Theatre Life'
Attire for the audition: Actors should come all in black for the audition.
AUDITON FORM (coming August 1, 2025)
Please don't hesitate to reach out to John Rea with any questions in advance of the auditions - jrea@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