Auditions
How we run things:
- We do our best to create a fun, relaxed atmosphere in our auditions –
so come ready to play! - Auditions generally consist of a cold reading from the script & possible improv.
- We want to see your authentic self.
- Be kind to everyone – leave your ego at home.
- Be 10 – 15 minutes early to your appointment and use your waiting time wisely.
- Dress nicely, but comfortably, allowing for movement.
- Understand your conflicts – you are required to attend all rehearsals you are called for
and all performances. Absolutely no exceptions! - Auditions are held in-person. We may, at our discretion, allow a limited number of
self-taped auditions.
We'll begin scheduling auditions in October for the 10 Minute Play Fest!
10 MINUTE PLAY FEST
Three plays, depicting the drama of how our characters try to navigate extreme situations.
- Seeking versatile Female, Male and Non-binary adult actors (See breakdown).
- Auditions will be held in mid-October. Please check back for details & follow us on Instagram for announcements!
- This will be pre-taped and broadcast on Houston Media Source – NOT a live audience.
- Rehearsals will run approximately 2 weeks and taping between 1-2 days.
Character Breakdown
Democratic Presidential Nominee
Republican Presidential Nominee
Moderator
Daddy – A middle – aged man.
Mallory – 12 year old daughter.
Sally – 7 year old daughter.
Chet – A Football player and DJ.
Penny – Chet’s girlfriend and hapless sentient who didn’t know her boyfriend was this brave or dumb.
Gaylord – An aging magnate and gambler.
Lynette – Bartender and referee of the game
NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD
George Romero’s classic film brought to the stage in John Faust’s award-winning play.
- Seeking versatile Female, Male and Non-binary adult actors (See character breakdown below). Several roles play multiple parts.
- Auditions will be held during the 1st quarter of 2025.
Please check back for details & follow us on Instagram for announcements! - Performances will run March 6 -16, 2025 for a total of 10 performances.
- Rehearsals will run approximately 6 weeks.
- Please note: Performances will involve stage combat, choreography, special effects make-up (including gore), scenes of horror and violence, adult language, and loud noises – so it should be lots of fun!
Character Breakdown
George A. Romer’s classic film which started the modern zombie genre comes to the stage in John Faust’s adaptation! Set in 1968, Romero’s story is expanded as we not only witness the struggle of the farmhouse occupants, but how the media and police handle the phenomena.
Female presenting. Johnny’s sister. Sheltered and timid, but finding her strength as the story progresses.
Male presenting. Older brother of Barbara. Finds joy in teasing his sister until it backfires.
Black male or female presenting, lead. A survivor and natural leader. Generally, cool and collected under presure.
Male presenting. Husband to Helen and father to Karen. Belligerent and aggressive, looking out only for himself.
Female presenting. Wife to Harry and mother to Karen. She has no love for Harry and fearful of Karen’s illness.
Female or Male presenting. Young daughter to Harry and Helen. She’s been bitten by a ghoul and is extremely ill.
Male presenting (will consider same sex couple with Judy). Young, but the peace-maker of the group. Local to the area with his girlfriend Judy.
Female presenting (will consider same sex couple with Tom). Young and cautious. She doesn’t know who to trust in the group besides her boyfriend Tom.
Chief of Police, “good ‘ol boy” type, with a no-nonsense personality and caring about his deputies and locals.
Female presenting. An eccentric scientist who helps the police and media through the phenomena.
Studio news anchor reporting on the phenomena in a “Fox News” style – spreading fear and possible disinformation.
News reporter following Dr. Grimes, the police, and volunteer posse as they deal with the ghoul phenomena. Not sensational, like the News Anchor, more grounded and reporting the facts.
Waitress at Beekman’s diner.
Various Deputies, Posse, News Reporters, and Diner Customers.
Reanimated corpses at the center of the phenomena. Many characters will double as ghouls throughout the show, and there are several featured ghouls.
Schedule an appointment
When requesting an audition spot, please fill out the form below,
and email us the following:
- Message us at beguiledtheatre+audition (at) gmail (dot) com
- Current Headshot and Resume.
- Link to Acting Reel (if you have one).
- Any scheduling conflicts you may have.
- Fill out and submit the audition form below.
- We will reply, giving you the opportunity to schedule an audition time.