ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO’S NEST
Written by: Dale Wasserman from the novel by Ken Kesey
ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO’S NEST is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of
Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com
THE MTM PLAYERS
DIRECTOR: Rob Michael Lasky
STAGE MANAGERS: Christine Heffron, Rachel Piscopo
The MTM Players and Kelsey Theatre are committed to advancing an environment of diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism. We aim to foster an inclusive environment for people of all races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, creeds, socioeconomic statuses, nationalities, and abilities.
ABOUT THE SHOW:
This stage adaptation of Ken Kesey's celebrated novel explores the brutality of life in a mental institution with humor, candor, and unforgettable characters. Time Period: 1960s
Cautions: Mild Adult Themes, Strong Language, Listed as Rated ‘R’ on the Kelsey website!
PERFORMANCE DATES:
TWO WEEKENDS - SIX PERFORMANCES
Fri., Mar. 20 and 27, and Sat. Mar. 21, 2026 at 8pm
Sat. Mar. 28 and Sun., Mar. 22 and 29, 2026 at 2pm
AUDITION DATES and TIMES - Location MCCC Campus, 1200 Old Trenton Rd, West Windsor, NJ 08550 - Room TBA
• Saturday, January 10, 2026 (1pm-4pm)
• Sunday, January 11, 2026 (6pm-9pm)
• Monday, January 12th and Tuesday, January 13th will be set aside for callbacks or snow dates, if needed. (7pm-10pm)
• Callbacks by invitation-only
APPOINTMENTS AND QUESTIONS:
YOU MUST SIGN-UP FOR AN AUDITION SLOT AT:
http://www.tinyurl.com/mtmcuckooauditions
Walk-ins welcome, but we will see those with appointments first. Prepare to wait.
You can contact the director at:
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PREPARE:
Fill out the application and conflict calendar provided at the sign-up site or by using this link:
http://www.mtmplayers.org/cuckooauditionpacket.pdf. This is NOT an online form. This is a PDF that you need to download and fill out and bring with you to auditions along with a headshot.
Auditions will be comprised of cold readings directly from the script - no sides provided beforehand.
NOTE: THE ROLE OF NURSE RATCHED HAS BEEN PRE-CAST.
PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE AUDITION NOTICE AT THE SIGN-UP SITE BEFORE SIGNING UP.
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