"The Father" Auditions

THE FATHER
By Florian Zeller
Translated by Christopher Hampton
Directed by David Martin
February 6th-22nd, 2026


AUDITION AND CALLBACK INFORMATION:

Saturday, November 1st, 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Olathe Civic Theatre Association, 500 E. Loula

Callbacks will be by invitation only the evening of Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 6:30-10:00 pm at Olathe Civic Theatre Association, 500 E. Loula.

If you want to audition, but are unable to attend on November 1st, please reach out to the director to make alternative arrangements.

**Actors of all ethnicities, abilities*, and gender identities are welcome and encouraged to audition. We will only be considering actors ages 18+.**

**Please note that actors will be required to navigate stairs to the dressing room, as well as a spiral staircase leading to the stage.**


ABOUT THE SHOW:

The Father tells the story of Andre, an elderly man with dementia. He is not fully aware of what is happening around him as his family tries to figure out the best and most compassionate way to care for him as his grasp on reality continues to weaken. This is primarily seen through the eyes of his daughter, Anne, who is in charge of his care.

WHAT TO PREPARE/BRING:

– Please bring a copy of your resume and current headshot if available, along with ALL conflicts from January 4th – February 22nd, 2026. If you do not have a headshot or resume, please do not let that stop you from auditioning!

– Auditions and callbacks will consist of cold readings from the script. Please arrive as close to 1:00 as possible to have ample opportunity to read multiple times. You should not need to be present the entire time. Please read the play in advance. If you do not have access to a copy, please reach out to the director for a digital copy.

– Full audition details, including a character breakdown and tentative rehearsal schedule, are available on OCTA's website, www.olathetheatre.org.

THINGS TO CONSIDER:

This play deals with dementia in a very honest and direct way. The director encourages anyone considering auditioning, who may have had a loved one suffer from this disease, to be certain they want to live in that world for two months prior to auditioning.

QUESTIONS:

Please direct questions to director David Martin at ZG1hcnRpbjkyMiB8IGdtYWlsICEgY29t or visit www.olathetheatre.org.

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