Auditions

We have a variety of levels of experience and talent at SMCT. If you've ever wanted to be in a show, come to one of our auditions!

Auditions at the Santa Maria Civic Theatre are often different from a standard theatre audition. You may not be required to bring in a headshot, or prepare a monologue. The exact process is up to the director, and typically actors wanting to audition will come to the theater during a specified time and will be asked to read selections from the script with other actors. These auditions usually last one to two hours and it allows the director to see how different actors will look and sound with each other. Some directors will also schedule call-backs for specific actors before deciding on the cast. For musicals it is typical to have to prepare a portion of a song and present it to the director, music director (via a smart device and bluetooth speaker). Some musicals have a "dance call" where those auditioning will be taught part of a dance and asked to show it to the director, music director, and choreographer. We know not everyone is a dancer! Some people are movers. Mostly the audition panel want to see how you learn, take direction, and work with others.

Auditioning Next

Director: Aiyani Mersai

Written By: Qui Nguyen

Presented in

Readers Theatre Format

Sunday September 20th at 6p

Monday September 21st at 6p

Performs November 13 - 15, 2026

Friday 7p

Saturday 7p

Sunday 1:30p

WHAT TO EXPECT

Cold Readings from the script

Because this will be presented in Readers Theatre format, I may have people read for characters that are not in your typical age range.

There will be space on the audition form to write if you are comfortable reading a role opposite your gender.

Some characters have dual identities (real-world and fantasy), so performers may need to switch between personas - which is always fun for an actor, right?!!

Actors may be cast to read multiple roles.

CAST BREAKDOWN

LEAD

Agnes Evans: Mid-to-late 20s, a pragmatic high school teacher (or senior in the YA version). Initially average and cautious, she becomes more adventurous and emotionally open as she plays Tilly’s D&D module

Tilly Evans: Agnes’s younger sister, a passionate D&D enthusiast and self-proclaimed “nerd.” In the game, she’s a level 20 Paladin, brave and protective. In life, she’s spunky, energetic, and exploring her identity; her death in a car crash is central to the story

SUPPORTING

Miles: Agnes’s boyfriend. Well-meaning but initially resistant to her D&D obsession. His arc shows acceptance and support for her journey

Vera: A fantasy character in the D&D world, often part of the party’s adventures

Orcus/Ronnie: A lazy, irreverent demon in the game who was once a fearsome Overlord. In reality, he’s Ronnie, a socially awkward student. He’s the play’s main comic relief

Chuck: A quirky, enthusiastic high school student and Dungeon Master who introduces Agnes to D&D. He’s socially awkward but deeply knowledgeable, providing comic relief and genuine care for Tilly’s memory

Kaliope: An athletic Dark Elf tracker in the game, skilled and formal in speech. In reality, she has a physical disability and is Tilly’s friend. Her character highlights strength and adaptability

Lilith: In the game, a fierce Demon Queen and Tilly’s partner. In reality, she’s a student with a close, possibly romantic relationship with Tilly. She’s strong, confident, and sarcastic, with a vulnerable side

FEATURED

Steve: a recurring character in Tilly’s Dungeons & Dragons game, often meeting unfortunate and humorous deaths

Farrah: Another fantasy character in the D&D setting

Succubi (Evil Gabby & Evil Tina): Fantasy antagonists in the game world

Narrator