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The Troupe Theatre believes that theatre is for everyone and, as such, every person deserves to be treated with kindness, respect, and equity. All are welcome to audition for our productions. No roles have been pre-cast and all roles are open for our Mainstage shows: Puffs, our 24-Hour Play Festival, Sylvia, and Addams Family.
We utilize panel-style casting made up of 3 individuals who utilize a rubric system. Notes specific to your performance are taken. Anyone who auditions may request to see their rubrics once the production has been cast. All auditionees will be informed throughout the audition process of callbacks and casting, regardless of whether a role is being offered to you.
All auditions for this season are video submissions with in-person callbacks.
The Troupe Theatre believes that theatre is for everyone and, as such, every person deserves to be treated with kindness, respect, and equity. All are welcome to audition for our productions. No roles have been pre-cast and all roles are open for our Mainstage shows: Puffs, our 24-Hour Play Festival, Sylvia, and Addams Family.
We utilize panel-style casting made up of 3 individuals who utilize a rubric system. Notes specific to your performance are taken. Anyone who auditions may request to see their rubrics once the production has been cast. All auditionees will be informed throughout the audition process of callbacks and casting, regardless of whether a role is being offered to you.
All auditions for this season are video submissions with in-person callbacks. Rehearsal schedules will be posted by 8.8.25.
Audition Tips
Prepare for the day: prepare your audition, of course, but familiarize yourself with the story we're telling. We want to see your version of the story! Read our audition notices and be sure you're bringing what's asked (time limits, monologue genres, songs, etc.). For callbacks, be sure you've got everything you need (including music, dance shoes, etc.).
Know your schedule: Rehearsal schedules are posted alongside audition notices. Please compare it to your schedule ahead of time so our casting panel is aware of conflicts and can accommodate for them.
Everything is an audition: kindness to others, professionalism, and work ethic are on display at all times, even if you're sitting in the audience.
Please know that release from an audition or callback early is not an indication that you are not being cast. Casting is an artform in itself. While you're with us for auditions or callbacks, we want you to have fun and make some choices. See you onstage!
From a family man's unusual day to a school family, to a couple with a dog, to two families having dinner, to a father looking for his son, and to a girl moving forward in a world without her mother, the stories we're telling this season are all about families. We are seeking actors of all ages this season, but please pay attention to each show's age range.
Audition information is posted below. Specific sides and character breakdowns will be posted one month prior to the video submission window opening. If you have any questions, please contact us.
CURRENT
ages 16+
PLEASE READ BELOW FOR RULES/AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
Video submissions will open 12/1 and close on 02/17. You will be notified of audition status on 02/20/26. This is a quick turnaround, so please be aware that you are needed at the times below. Conflicts for this cannot be accommodated.
As the nature of this festival is that the show is being written, rehearsed, and performed within 24 hours, there will be no callbacks.
The 3/7 schedule is 8:00 am-12:00 pm rehearsal, 12:00-1:00 pm lunch break, 1:00-5:00 pm tech rehearsals, 5:00-5:45 pm dinner break, 6:00 pm call, and 7:30 performance.
PLAYWRIGHT SUBMISSIONS
Submissions open 11/1 and close 02/17.
FESTIVAL RULES
1. All scripts must be unpublished and in English.
2. All scripts must be 10-15 pages in length, excluding the title and character information pages.
3. All scripts must be submitted to thetroupetheatreinfo@gmail.com by 11:59 on February 17, 2026.
4. Playwrights must be aged 16 or older.
5. Actors and Directors must be aged 16 or older.
6. At maximum, play content must be PG-13. We ask that you do not submit material that is sexual in nature, or that requires an intimacy coordinator. There is no limit on genre.
7. As the actors and directors will only have 24 hours to create the play, we request no musicals.
8. Plays are subject to copyright laws.
9. Each submitted play must have a cast of no more than 4 actors.
10. Technical requirements must be minimal.
11. Set requirements must be minimal.
12. All submissions must include page numbers, a one paragraph summary, a cast list, and a brief setting description.
13. There is no submission fee.
14. Playwrights will maintain all rights to their material.
15. If your work is SELECTED, you MUST respond to our email within 24 hours of receiving it.
DETAILS
Plays will be performed live at the Farr Best Theater in historic downtown Mansfield, Texas.
Rehearsals will take place March 7, 2026, and performances will take place March 7, 2026 at 7:30 pm. We will post call times for rehearsals after casting.
CASH PRIZES
All tickets are $5 to get in the door, then $1 per vote for your favorite play - VOTE AS MANY TIMES AS YOU WANT!! Playwrights will receive 25% of all the votes they receive towards their play for best play. The winning play that receives the MOST votes will receive 25% of the entire vote money pot to be split between the actors, director, and playwright.
I WANT TO SUBMIT AS
PLAYWRIGHT
PLAYWRIGHT
How long should my submission be?
Play script submissions must be less than 15 pages in length.
When is it due?
Submissions are due by 11:59 on February 17, 2025.
How many actors do I have?
4 at absolute maximum.
Can I direct or act in my own piece?
No, but you may act in or direct another playwright's piece. The challenge of this festival is the 24hr timeline.
Submissions due 02/17/2025
Fill out the form and send your play to:
thetroupetheatreinfo@gmail.com with the title: YOUR LAST NAME, 24 Hour Playwright Submission
DIRECTOR
DIRECTOR
When will I know if I’m selected to direct?
The Troupe Theatre will contact you by February 20, 2026.
What do I need to submit?
A resume. If you do not have experience as a director, please write a short cover letter explaining who you are, what draws you to directing, and your experience in theatre.
When do I get a copy of the play?
You will receive a copy of the play at 7 am on January 9, 2026 as well as your list of actors and their headshots.
How will rehearsals work?
As this play festival is 24 hours only, rehearsals will take place on show day.
ACTOR
ACTOR
What should I submit?
A short monologue, 1-1:30 in length. It doesn’t matter comedic or dramatic, we just want to see you in a piece you love.
When will I know if I have been cast?
The Troupe Theatre will contact actors by February 20, 2026.
Am I guaranteed a role?
Casting for this project depends on the kind of work that each playwright presents, so we cannot guarantee anyone a role at this time.
ages 18+
Show Dates: March 26-27 at 7:30 and March 27-28, 2026
at 2 pm.
Video auditions: choose a 60-second comedic monologue (memorized).
Video submissions will open 2/3 and close on 2/20. You will be notified of audition status on 2/23.
In-person callbacks will be held at the Farr Best Theater in Mansfield, TX. The time will be posted on 2/1.
Rehearsals for this production will be held at the Farr Best Theatre in Mansfield. Rehearsals will be 7:30-10:00 p.m.
Tech week rehearsals are mandatory attendance 3/23-25 7:30-10:00 pm.
Show dates are 3/26-28 with 7:30 pm performances and 6:00 pm call times.
ACTORS NEEDED:
Two (2) women to play the roles of Sylvia and Kate, One (1)man to play the role of Greg and
the roles of Tom, Phyllis and Leslie to be preferably played by one (1) other actor.
CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS
SYLVIA
A somewhat scruffy stray dog who finds shelter with Greg who admires her and finally
sneaks into Kate’s heart even though she has not behaved in an exemplary manner before.
(Age Range- 20’s to 30’s).
GREG
A middle aged empty nester who is unhappy with his current situation and experiences a
midlife crisis. He finds the dog Sylvia in the park who makes him feel important and loved
again. He likes Sylvia so much that he becomes a little to obsessed with her. ( Age range-
40’s to 50’s )
KATE
GREG’s wife and very successful and ambitious teacher. Being afraid that the dog might
disrupt her new found freedom after the kids grew up and she and her husband moved
back to the city, she objects strongly against keeping Sylvia. Later on , she even feels
replaced by the dog in her marriage. ( Age range – 40’s to 50’s ).
PHYLLIS
A good friend of Kate’s who thinks that Sylvia is very intrusive and even leaves the house to
escape from the dog. ( Age Range – 30’s to 60’s )
TOM
Owner of the Golden Retriever named Bowser. He gives Greg advise on how to handle a dog
and tells him about the meaning of dog names. ( Age Range – 30’s to 60’s ).
LESLIE
A therapist who, depending on her clients, is perceived as either male or female. She
advises Kate to divorce Greg and kill Sylvia. ( Age Range – 30’s to 60’s ).
UPCOMING
ages 12+
Show Dates: June 4-6 and June 11-12 at 7:30 and June 6 & 13, 2026 at 2 pm and 7:30 pm.
Video auditions: choose a 60-second comedic monologue (memorized) and a song in the style of the show.
Video submissions will open 3/2 and close on 3/20. You will be notified of audition status on 2/23.
In-person callbacks will be held at the Farr Best Theater in Mansfield, TX. The time will be posted on 3/1. Be prepared to sing, read, and dance at callbacks.
Rehearsals for this production will be held at the Farr Best Theatre in Mansfield. Rehearsals will be 7:30-10:00 p.m. unless noted otherwise.
Tech week rehearsals are mandatory attendance 6/1-3 7:30-10:00 pm.
Show dates are two weekends: 6/4-6 and 6/11-13 with 7:30 pm performances with 6:00 pm call times and 2:00 pm matinee performances on Saturdays with at 12:30 pm call time.
CAMPS
K-6th Kids Musical Theatre Intensive
K-6th Kids Musical Theatre Intensive
June 22-26, 2026
Our kids' camp this year is Finding Nemo KIDS directed by our Education Director, Kaitlin Gentry. Auditions will be held the first day of class. More information about the camp coming in January!
6th-12th Teen Musical Theatre Intensive
6th-12th Teen Musical Theatre Intensive
June 29 - July 11, 2026
Our teen camp this year is Beetlejuice, Jr. co-directed by our Executive Director, Caelin Whitley and Artistic Director, Kristi Agee Denoy. Auditions information will be coming soon, alongside more camp details, in January!
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