Auditioning at Verge Theater

Verge Theater holds open auditions for every Mainstage production. We embrace nontraditional casting and encourage performers of all races, gender identities, and ability levels to audition for any role they desire. Come join the Verge Family and be part of something special!

WE HAVE TWO AUDITIONS COMING UP!

ON DECEMBER 7TH WE AUDITION FOR A STAGED READING (JUST TWO PERFORMANCES, NO MEMORIZATION REQUIRED): SEE “THE MOORS” BELOW.

ON DECEMBER 10TH WE AUDITION FOR OUR FIRST 2026 FULL PRODUCTION (THREE WEEKENDS OF PERFORMACES IN FEBRUARY AND MARCH): SEE “THE CURATORS” BELOW.

The Moors (staged reading)

The Verge Theater will hold auditions for our final 2025 Staged Reading, The Moors by Jen Silverman, on Sunday, December 7th from 1pm to 3pm. To sign up for a half-hour slot to audition, please fill out the Audition Signup Form. 

The Moors by Jen Silverman

Directed by David Wintersteen

Auditions: Sunday, December 7, 2025
Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm in half-hour slots
Location: Verge Theater (Emerson Center for the Arts, Suite 107c)

About the Play:

Six actors play four humans, a large dog, and a small bird. The play is set roughly 1840s on the Moors of England–think Jane Eyre and the Bronte sisters. 

Characters: (descriptions are by the playwright)

Agatha  Female. Elder spinster sister. Spidery. Dangerous. Powerful.

Huldey Female. Younger spinster sister. She has a diary. She wants to be famous.

Emilie Female. The governess. A romantic with a sweet face. 

Marjory Female. The scullery maid. Down-trodden. Strategic.

The Mastiff Male. The dog. A sad philosopher-king.

A Moor-Hen Female. A small chicken. Practical and very present-tense.

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The Curators by Olivia Olson

Directed by Kyrie Dawson

Auditions: Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Time: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Location: Verge Theatre

Emerson Center for the Arts, Suite 107c

About the Play:

Set on a distant planet in the early 3000s, The Curators follows the remnants of humanity after the collapse of the Old World—a downfall sparked by the unequal distribution of nuclear energy, global economic strikes, and the ensuing “war on capitalists.” In a last attempt to preserve the species, the ruling coalition, Fission Power Supply, sent their strongest legion and a crop of human seeds to colonize this new world, hoping to rebuild a society free from the inequities that once defined them. The play explores what emerges from this hope for renewal—and what remnants of the past inevitably follow.

Available Roles:

MALLOY ENDGRAWS (M, 20s-40s): Quiet, reflective thinker. Strong moral compass. Empowered by the idea of justice.

SOLARIS ISHKATAR (F, 20s-40s): Idealistic. Empathetic. Leader-in-training. Prioritizes collective well-being.

BEELER WICE (Nonbinary, 20s-40s): Analytical. Detail-oriented. Views life as a series of experiments. Trusted confidant of Solaris.

OVERSEER MARIN ISHKATAR (Any gender, 30s-70s): Rules over the New World. Authoritarian resolve. Believes the mission must succeed at any cost.

DR. JACK LUPIN (M, 30s - 70s): Doctor and genetics specialist. True follower of Fission. A watcher at all times. Dedicated to keeping the Colony alive above all else.

PAST, PRESENT, FUTURE (Any gender, any age): Fate-like figures. Watchers of the world. A manifestation of the unchanging forces of the New World. Must sing and be comfortable with movement.

ENSEMBLE (Any gender, any age): Supporting protestors for The Old World & musical numbers.

Auditions will consist of group movement as well as readings from the script. No preparation is necessary, and audition sides will be provided. Auditions are open to everyone, regardless of prior experience.The rehearsal process for this production will be rooted in exploration, using ensemble collaboration to shape characters, relationships, and world-building.

Additional Information:

Selected actors will be invited to callbacks on Saturday, 12/13, from 10am - 1pm.

Rehearsals for this production will be held 4-5 nights a week from January 2 - February 18.

Performances of The Curators will take place on February 19-22, February 26-March 1, and March 5-8.

For additional information, please reach out to director Kyrie Dawson at kyrie.dawson@gmail.com