

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Theatrical Auditions  "Applewhite"
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 19 Mar, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri, 20 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Stagewright Theatrical Co is hosting auditions for the premier of 

"Applewhite" a dystopian Sci-fi/thriller 

$$ [All featured artist are paid a percentage of total box office sales.]

 Synopsis: 

 "In 1997, UFO cult 'Heaven's Gate' committed mass suicide believing a comet passing through the solar system would teleport its members to a Level Beyond Human.
   In the shadows of a dystopian future, Heaven's Gate rises again. Few take the cult's beliefs seriously, until the mysterious comet 'Hale Bopp' returns.."

When: March 19 &amp; 20th 6-9pm
Where: 5635 Bonna Ave, Indianapolis, IN 
Performances:  (The Backlot Theatre) May 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, 31 
5635 Bonna Ave, Indianapolis, IN 

Auditions are open to all, no RSVP needed. No prep necessary. Light refreshment provided.    

{CONTENT WARNING} This play contains strong cult-like themes, scenes depicting violence, espionage and ritual suicide. 

Please email director Alan Keith at alankeith1986@gmail.com to request a script, schedule a virtual audition or inquire about volunteering or for any questions you may have!

Dramatic Audio production of 'Applewhite' available on Audible: 

https://www.audible.com/pd/Applewhite-Audiobook/B0FHRSMFWG?srsltid=AfmBOoqpV4qDhZ0p9IU7D0eIxAoIV_fQutUHmuPoVijkROUJ-uWDWz6w


Character Briefs:
 
Josephine (f 18-30)
A shy, introverted young woman with fixed principles who doesn't like to question the rules. Indoctrinated member of Heaven's Gate and unlikely best friend to Stella.

Stella (f 25- 40)
Colony member. A smart, outgoing young woman with a playful sassy nature.  She is a scientist, a good one. and skeptical of religion. 

Eugene (m/f open age)
Magistrate of the colony. Bloated with self importance. 

Harold (m 25-40) 
Colonial Inspector and husband to Stella. He is a stern but fair officer. He believes law to be the highest moral code and is ever suspicious of Heaven's Gates intentions. 

Arthur (m/f age 40+)
Middle-aged spiritual leader of Heaven's Gate. He is intelligent,  articulate, and exact. He believes religious obedience is more important than personal opinions.

Evelyn (f 25-45)
Middle-aged Heaven's gate member and wife to Richard.

Richard
Middle-aged Heaven's Gate member and husband to Evelyn.

Avery (f 18-30)
A soft-spoken, unemotional teenager who is loyal, intelligent and calculating. Member of Heaven's Gate 

Thomas Nichols (m 30-50)
Middle-aged man who claims and appears to be from the year 1997. He is kind, humorous, gentle, nurturing, and very convincing.

Information Chief (m/f open age)
Colony Head of Information and Computing.

Applewhite
A man well past middle age.

EXTRAS: At least 4 actors to play multiple small parts of character doubles with lines. Colonists/ cult members, etc.
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- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 52

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Indianapolis
- **state**: IN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 5635 Bonna Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46219-6447, United States
- **lat**: 39.76764
- **long**: -86.07109
- **full address**: 5635 Bonna Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46219-6447, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Stagewright Theatrical Co (https://allevents.in/org/stagewright-theatrical-co/27573874)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 19 Mar, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 5635 Bonna Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46219-6447, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Stagewright Theatrical Co
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, theatre, volunteering, performances, sports, it, entertainment
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Theatrical Auditions  "Applewhite" ?
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