We’re holding auditions for our fourth annual SOAPS (Skits and One Act Plays Showcase)!
THERE’S NOTHING LIKE A SHORT PLAY FESTIVAL TO SHOW OFF YOUR ACTING CHOPS!
Take on one, two, or more roles over the course of a single evening!
AUDITIONS:
Thursday, 3/26
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
WHERE:
Beacon Charter High School for the Arts
PERFORMANCES:
April 24-26, 2026
WHAT TO KNOW/PREPARE
- No preparation is needed. Sides will be provided.
- No reservations are needed. Arrive anytime within the audition window.
- Provide a resume and headshot along with your audition form, either in person or via our website at www.ristage.org.
- Please email producer Christian O’Neill at
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- This show features some adult themes. Actors under the age of 18 may only audition with the consent of a parent/legal guardian.
- RISE is a non-profit, non-Equity, volunteer-based theater company. All positions within the company are unpaid, unless otherwise specified.
OPEN ROLES
Genders and ages pertain to the character; any actor may audition for any role. Additional roles may be added as new plays are accepted to the festival.
PLAY: NIGHTSWIMMING
Writer/Director: Stephen Norton
Description: In a small apartment where nights stretch too long, Alex avoids opportunity while leaning on humor, alcohol, and distraction to numb a growing sense of failure. Over a series of late-night conversations, tensions rise, truths surface, and the fragile bond between them is tested. Nightswimming is a darkly comic portrait of friendship, avoidance, neurodivergence, and the slow, imperfect work of choosing to change.
AVAILABLE ROLES:
Alex - Owner of the “hangout room”, where all the friends gather. Intelligent, guarded, spiraling; uses humor and alcohol to deflect pain.
Casey - Alex’s best friend. Grounded, observant, patient, but increasingly frustrated.
Jordan - Friend to Alex & Casey. Warm, direct, emotionally intuitive.
PLAY: COUPLE'S THERAPY
Writer/Director: Kayla Menard
Description: The play is about a married couple, Mariam and Walter, and their attempt at couple’s therapy in order to fix the problems between them. They unknowingly enter the wrong office for their session.
AVAILABLE ROLES:
Mariam: A woman in her mid 30s.
Walter: Mariam’s husband in his mid to late 30s.
Bert: An older gentleman in his 60s or 70s.
Bert Jr.: Bert’s son, a man in his late 30s.
PLAY: THE PROCEDURE
Writer: Tom Viall
Director: Rose Linnell
Description: A comedy about a very talented polyp, post-colonoscopy.
Available roles:
Linda: A young nurse
Dr. Molofsky: A doctor
PLAY: GREEN EGGS AND HAMLET
Writer/Director: Chad Moores
Description: The Grinch has some thoughts.
AVAILABLE ROLES (can be any type):
Drew
Steven
Bailey
Stage Manager
PLAY: WHO THE F WROTE THIS?
Writer/Director: Chad Moores
Description: The audition may not be what it seems
AVAILABLE ROLES (can be any type):
Max
Rhodes
PLAY: DANNY AND STANLEY
Writer/Director: Chad Moores
Description: A family meeting to remember Dad goes in some unexpected directions
AVAILABLE ROLES:
Danny (Age 20-30): A passionate and somewhat prideful individual, Danny is deeply invested in his culinary creations, which serve as an outlet for his self-expression. Sensitive and quick to hold a grudge, He harbors a years-long resentment against his brother, Stanley, for exposing the secret ingredient in his prized meatball recipe. Despite his stubbornness, Danny has a warm side, often masked by his desire for validation and respect from his family.
Sarah (Age 20-25): The pragmatic and occasionally frazzled sister, Sarah is the glue trying to hold the family together amidst their squabbles. She’s a problem-solver who approaches issues with patience and logic, though her efforts are often overshadowed by the chaos around her. Sarah’s maternal tendencies and sharp wit make her both a voice of reason and a source of comedic relief during tense moments.
Margaret (Age 50+): The boisterous and slightly eccentric matriarch, Margaret copes with her husband’s passing by indulging in a parade of alcoholic beverages, each more extravagant than the last. Her uninhibited remarks and colorful personality bring levity to the family’s mourning, though her carefree approach sometimes exacerbates the siblings’ conflicts. Beneath her flamboyant exterior lies a mother deeply invested in her family’s happiness and unity.
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