# Event Details - **Event Name**: Auditions for MEN ON BOATS - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 08 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sun, 08 Feb, 2026 at 10:00 pm - **Event Description**: Carmel Community Players, and director Samantha Kelly, proudly announce the auditions for MEN ON BOATS, a play by Jaclyn Backhaus. Please read character descriptions and audition details below, as the title might be misleading to some. "The characters in MEN ON BOATS were historically cisgender white males. The cast should be made up of entirely people who are NOT." - Jaclyn Backhaus, playwright of MEN ON BOATS SYNOPSIS: Ten explorers. Four boats. One Grand Canyon. In this true(ish) history, one-armed captain John Wesley Powell, and a crew of insane yet loyal volunteers, set out to chart the course of the Colorado River. A gender-bending* retelling of the 1869 expedition, this delightful adventure dramedy celebrates the bravery, determination, and true grit of the historical explorers, in addition to the general foolishness of humanity. CHARACTER DETAILS: *Auditions are open to female-identifying, trans-identifying, gender-fluid, and/or Gender Nonconforming (GNC) actors. POC Actors strongly encouraged to audition. Actors must be 18 years or older. JOHN WESLEY POWELL – One armed leader of the expedition WILLIAM DUNN – Hunter and Trapper JOHN COLTON SUMNER – former soldier, current explorer OLD SHADY – Powell’s older brother, civil war veteran BRADLEY – Lieutenant, manic with youth. O.G. HOWLAND – Printer and Hunter SENECA HOWLAND – O.G’s Quiet little brother FRANK GOODMAN – British, so excited. HALL – Mapmaker, old soul HAWKINS – the cook JOHNSON – Settler Staying with the Ute Tribe (doubles as O.G Howland) JUST JIM – Settler staying with the Ute Tribe (Doubles as Seneca Howland) MR. ASA – a desert settler (doubles as Goodman) WHEN: Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 7:00pm Monday, February 9, 2026 at 7:00pm WHERE: CCP Warehouse 510 3rd Ave SW, Carmel, IN 46032 WHAT TO PREPARE: Auditions will consist of cold reading from the script and slight movement choreography. Both audition days are for all roles in the production. You may attend one or both audition days. Callbacks will be held February 10th, 2026 at 7:00pm Please bring your completed audition form and include schedule conflicts from February 16 – April 9. Headshots and resumes are welcome but not mandatory. Rehearsals will be Monday through Thursday, from 7:00pm - 9:30, from February 16 to April 9. No Conflicts accepted April 13-16. Contact Samantha Kelly with questions. samanthakelly763@gmail.com PERFORMANCES: Friday, April 17, 2026 at 7:30pm Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 7:30pm Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 2:30pm Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 7:30pm Friday, April 24, 2026 at 7:30pm Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 2:30pm Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 2:30pm The Cat (254 Veterans Wy, Carmel, IN 46032) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/carmel/auditions-for-men-on-boats/200029352579231 - **Event Categories**: art, theatre, trips-adventures, workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 48 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Carmel - **state**: IN - **country**: United States - **location**: 510 3rd Ave SW, Carmel, IN 46032-2032, United States - **lat**: 39.97453 - **long**: -86.13178 - **full address**: 510 3rd Ave SW, Carmel, IN 46032-2032, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Auditions for MEN ON BOATS - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/ac30453c75e8b3132385322cf469bbda74c0bc872e9e293088b0ac93edf9512c-rimg-w1200-h444-dc1f6965-gmir?v=1770266980 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Auditions for MEN ON BOATS being held? - **A:** Auditions for MEN ON BOATS takes place on Sun, 08 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Sun, 08 Feb, 2026 at 10:00 pm at 510 3rd Ave SW, Carmel, IN 46032-2032, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Auditions for MEN ON BOATS ? - **A:** Auditions for MEN ON BOATS is organized by Carmel Community Players. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Auditions for MEN ON BOATS is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Carmel, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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