Auditions
The MAC offers a variety of plays with an array of challenging roles suitable for a wide demographic.
All casting is done through open auditions supervised by the play’s director. Audition times and dates are posted in advance on the website as well as on other area theater call boards and forums.
Rehearsals usually run two to three hours, three days a week during non-business hours for six or seven weeks, depending on the coordination between the director and the cast. Participation in set and prop construction is encouraged but subject to an individual’s schedule and abilities. Performers are unpaid and all roles are non-Equity.
The MAC Theater celebrates diversity and seeks people of all backgrounds regardless of age, race, creed, or national origin. All are welcome!
Please email MACTheater1957@gmail.com to receive email announcements whenever auditions are scheduled. The MAC Theater does not sell or provide email lists to any third parties.
Upcoming Auditions
Saturday, May 3, 10:00am-1:00pm
Sunday, May 4, 1:00-4:00pm
Miss Witherspoon
Written by Christopher Durang
Directed by Kate Fishman
Nine Performance Dates: August 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 2025
Evening shows begin at 7:30pm | Sunday matinee begins at 2:00pm
Description
Miss Witherspoon is a hilariously thought-provoking comedy about a woman’s reluctant journey through reincarnation and the afterlife. The title character, Miss Witherspoon, has given up on life but finds herself caught in the “Bardo,” a cosmic waiting room. Guided—or rather prodded—by Maryamma, an unwavering yet kind South Asian woman, Miss Witherspoon confronts her resistance to reincarnation and learns unexpected lessons through her short-lived lives on earth. With biting wit and poignant moments, this play explores themes of mortality, growth, and redemption with a humorous touch.
Roles Available
Miss Witherspoon: A cynical and sardonic woman, desperate to avoid reincarnation. She’s emotionally raw and witty but has a deep vulnerability beneath her sharp exterior.
Maryamma: A sweet yet firm Indian guide in the afterlife. Wise, persistent, and compassionate, she is the embodiment of cosmic patience as she attempts to convince Miss Witherspoon to reincarnate.
Mother 1 and Mother 2: These roles are played by the same actor, age range 20s through early 40s
Teacher and Woman in a Hat: These roles are played by the same actor, age range any, African American
The roles played by the male actor have already been cast.
Auditions will be cold reads from the script. Interested actors may contact the director at k8.fishman07@gmail for advanced copies of the sides.
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Chair
Kate Fishman
Sound & Lighting Technician
Steven McManus
Pippa Asker
Allison Donelan
John Heavey
Paul Kandarian
Suzie Kokkins
Cynthia Latham
Gary Sousa
Karrie Szatek
MAC Directors
Pippa Asker
Linda Costa
Kate Fishman
John Heavey
Stephanie LeBlanc
Shelia McManus
Jennifer Palmer
Brienne Riccio
Jacob Sherburne
Rick Sherburne
Kate Sorensen
Gary Sousa
Donn Tyler
Maura Van Voris
Richard Van Voris