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SUMMARY:AUDITIONS: The Lion In Winter
DESCRIPTION:Step into the world of medieval royalty\, sharp-tongued wit\, and family betrayal! We’re holding auditions for The Lion in Winter\, a dramatic—and darkly funny—play that pits King Henry II against his brilliant and scheming wife Eleanor of Aquitaine in a battle for power\, legacy\, and the future of the crown.Roles include Henry II\, Eleanor of Aquitaine\, their three sons\, King Philip of France\, and Alais Capet. Cold readings from the script; no monologue required. All experience levels welcome. \nThis is a character-driven show full of intrigue\, sarcasm\, and emotional intensity—perfect for actors who love rich dialogue and dynamic scenes. \nCome be part of this timeless classic with a twist of modern bite. \nNo experience necessary! You will be asked to read with other participants from sections of the script previously selected by the directors. All auditions will be performed as a “cold read” (seeing the script for the first time). Auditions are also a great time to express your interest in backstage work\, set building\, lights and all of the other necessary skills that make a show great! Stop by if you have any interest in the action “behind the scenes” and visit with the directors.  \nThe Lion in Winter\nIt’s Christmas in 1183\, and the royal family is gathering — but peace on Earth is not on the agenda. King Henry II\, his fierce and clever queen Eleanor (freshly released from house arrest)\, and their three power-hungry sons all have different ideas about who should wear the crown. Add in a scheming young king of France and a castle full of secrets\, and you’ve got a holiday reunion full of wit\, betrayal\, and unexpected laughs. \nDirected by Joe Saracco \nOctober 24\, 25\, 26\, 28\, 31 & November 1\, 2\, 2025Fridays & Saturdays • 7:00 pmSundays • 2:00 pm | Tuesday • 7:00 pm \nAvailable Roles\n\nHenry II – King of England\nAlais – A French Princess\nJohn – The Youngest Son\nGeoffrey – The Middle Son\nRichard Lionheart – The Oldest Son\nPhilip – King of France
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SUMMARY:AUDITIONS: The Lion In Winter
DESCRIPTION:Step into the world of medieval royalty\, sharp-tongued wit\, and family betrayal! We’re holding auditions for The Lion in Winter\, a dramatic—and darkly funny—play that pits King Henry II against his brilliant and scheming wife Eleanor of Aquitaine in a battle for power\, legacy\, and the future of the crown.Roles include Henry II\, Eleanor of Aquitaine\, their three sons\, King Philip of France\, and Alais Capet. Cold readings from the script; no monologue required. All experience levels welcome. \nThis is a character-driven show full of intrigue\, sarcasm\, and emotional intensity—perfect for actors who love rich dialogue and dynamic scenes. \nCome be part of this timeless classic with a twist of modern bite. \nNo experience necessary! You will be asked to read with other participants from sections of the script previously selected by the directors. All auditions will be performed as a “cold read” (seeing the script for the first time). Auditions are also a great time to express your interest in backstage work\, set building\, lights and all of the other necessary skills that make a show great! Stop by if you have any interest in the action “behind the scenes” and visit with the directors.  \nThe Lion in Winter\nIt’s Christmas in 1183\, and the royal family is gathering — but peace on Earth is not on the agenda. King Henry II\, his fierce and clever queen Eleanor (freshly released from house arrest)\, and their three power-hungry sons all have different ideas about who should wear the crown. Add in a scheming young king of France and a castle full of secrets\, and you’ve got a holiday reunion full of wit\, betrayal\, and unexpected laughs. \nDirected by Joe Saracco \nOctober 24\, 25\, 26\, 28\, 31 & November 1\, 2\, 2025Fridays & Saturdays • 7:00 pmSundays • 2:00 pm | Tuesday • 7:00 pm \nAvailable Roles\n\nHenry II – King of England\nAlais – A French Princess\nJohn – The Youngest Son\nGeoffrey – The Middle Son\nRichard Lionheart – The Oldest Son\nPhilip – King of France
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SUMMARY:AUDITIONS: Inspecting Carol
DESCRIPTION:October 14th & 15th @ 6:30pm \nThe Matthews Opera House invites community members to audition for Inspecting Carol\, a hilarious holiday comedy that blends backstage drama with festive cheer. When a struggling theater troupe’s production of A Christmas Carol goes wildly off the rails\, expect miscast roles\, onstage mishaps\, and nonstop laughter. \nNo experience necessary! You will be asked to read with other participants from sections of the script previously selected by the directors. All auditions will be performed as a “cold read” (seeing the script for the first time). Auditions are also a great time to express your interest in backstage work\, set building\, lights and all of the other necessary skills that make a show great! Stop by if you have any interest in the action “behind the scenes” and visit with the directors.  \nInspecting Carol – Directed by Max Merchen\nInspecting Carol is a backstage holiday comedy by Daniel J. Sullivan that spoofs both A Christmas Carol and the frantic world of community theater. The play follows a struggling theater company preparing for their annual production of Dickens’ classic. Everything goes wrong: actors forget lines\, the set collapses\, egos clash\, and rehearsal spirals out of control. When the troupe mistakes a clueless wannabe actor for a feared National Endowment for the Arts inspector\, panic sets in\, and desperate attempts to impress lead to even more ridiculous disasters. Full of slapstick\, satire\, and seasonal spirit\, Inspecting Carol is a joyful romp that celebrates the magic (and madness) of live theater. \nPerformance Dates\nDecember 12\, 13\, 14\, 16\, 19\, 20\, 21 \n\nFridays & Saturdays • 7:00 pm\nSundays • 2:00 pm | Tuesday • 7:00 pm\n\nAvailable Roles\n\nZorah Bloch: Founding director of The Soapbox Playhouse. In her 40’s. Extremely self-concerned.\nSidney Carlton: In his 60’s. A founding member of the Company. Kind but somewhat addled.\nDorothy Tree Hapgood: His wife. In her 60’s. English and unable to lose her accent. A founding member.\nLarry Vauxhall: In his 40’s. Tough\, intellectually vain Child of the ’60’s\, still looking for a turn-on. A founding member.\nPhil Hewlitt: In his 40’s. Small\, obsessive usually plays the ineffectual character in any Soapbox production. A founding member.\nWalter E. Parsons: In his 30’s. Recently taken up acting again after a stint in the armed forces. Good natured\, excitable.\nLuther Beauty: A large eleven-year-old. He’s been playing Tiny Tim two years too long. Extremely friendly.\nKevin Emery: A nervous man in the impossible position of managing director. In his 40’s. Afraid of Zorah.\nM.J. (Mary Jane) McMann: In her 40’s. A realist. She long ago realized that the Company hit bottom. She looks on now as a bemused observer. Founding member.
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SUMMARY:AUDITIONS: Dancing at Lughnasa
DESCRIPTION:December 22nd & 23rd @ 6:00pm \nThe Matthews Opera House invites community actors to audition for Dancing at Lughnasa\, Brian Friel’s poignant\, memory-rich drama set in 1930s rural Ireland. We’re seeking performers of all experience levels to bring this moving story of sisterhood\, resilience\, and fleeting joy to life. \nNo experience necessary! You will be asked to read with other participants from sections of the script previously selected by the directors. All auditions will be performed as a “cold read” (seeing the script for the first time). Auditions are also a great time to express your interest in backstage work\, set building\, lights and all of the other necessary skills that make a show great! Stop by if you have any interest in the action “behind the scenes” and visit with the directors.  \nDancing at Lughnasa – Directed by Shirlene Joseph \nDancing at Lughnasa follows five unmarried sisters living a modest life in rural Ireland in 1936\, as remembered by the now-grown son of one of the women. During the summer of the Lughnasa festival\, their world is shaken by small but powerful events—the arrival of a new radio\, the return of their long-absent missionary uncle\, and the unexpected visit of the boy’s charming father. These moments of music\, memory\, and brief joy ultimately reveal the fractures that will change the family forever\, in what is widely considered Brian Friel’s masterwork. \nPerformance Dates\nMarch 26\, 27\, 28\, 29 \n\nThursday – Saturday • 7:00 pm\nSunday • 2:00 pm\n\nAvailable Roles\n\nMichael:  Young man\, narrator\nKate: Forty\, schoolteacher\nMaggie: Thirty-eight\, housekeeper\nAgnes: Thirty-five\, knitter\nRose: Thirty-two\, knitter\nChris: Twenty-six\, Michael’s mother\nGerry: Thirty-three\, Michael’s father\nJack: Fifty-three\, missionary priest
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SUMMARY:AUDITIONS: Dancing at Lughnasa
DESCRIPTION:December 22nd & 23rd @ 6:00pm \nThe Matthews Opera House invites community actors to audition for Dancing at Lughnasa\, Brian Friel’s poignant\, memory-rich drama set in 1930s rural Ireland. We’re seeking performers of all experience levels to bring this moving story of sisterhood\, resilience\, and fleeting joy to life. \nNo experience necessary! You will be asked to read with other participants from sections of the script previously selected by the directors. All auditions will be performed as a “cold read” (seeing the script for the first time). Auditions are also a great time to express your interest in backstage work\, set building\, lights and all of the other necessary skills that make a show great! Stop by if you have any interest in the action “behind the scenes” and visit with the directors.  \nDancing at Lughnasa – Directed by Shirlene Joseph \nDancing at Lughnasa follows five unmarried sisters living a modest life in rural Ireland in 1936\, as remembered by the now-grown son of one of the women. During the summer of the Lughnasa festival\, their world is shaken by small but powerful events—the arrival of a new radio\, the return of their long-absent missionary uncle\, and the unexpected visit of the boy’s charming father. These moments of music\, memory\, and brief joy ultimately reveal the fractures that will change the family forever\, in what is widely considered Brian Friel’s masterwork. \nPerformance Dates\nMarch 26\, 27\, 28\, 29 \n\nThursday – Saturday • 7:00 pm\nSunday • 2:00 pm\n\nAvailable Roles\n\nMichael:  Young man\, narrator\nKate: Forty\, schoolteacher\nMaggie: Thirty-eight\, housekeeper\nAgnes: Thirty-five\, knitter\nRose: Thirty-two\, knitter\nChris: Twenty-six\, Michael’s mother\nGerry: Thirty-three\, Michael’s father\nJack: Fifty-three\, missionary priest
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SUMMARY:AUDITIONS: The Importance of Being Earnest
DESCRIPTION:March 30th & 31st @ 5:30pm \nStep into the spotlight and be part of our vibrant arts community in The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde. A trivial comedy for serious people. \nNo experience necessary! You will be asked to read with other participants from sections of the script previously selected by the directors. All auditions will be performed as a “cold read” (seeing the script for the first time). Auditions are also a great time to express your interest in backstage work\, set building\, lights and all of the other necessary skills that make a show great! Stop by if you have any interest in the action “behind the scenes” and visit with the directors.  \nThe Importance of Being Earnest – Directed by Melita Quinonez \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde is a sparkling comedy of manners that follows two young gentlemen\, Jack Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff\, who invent alter egos to escape social obligations and pursue romance. Jack leads a respectable life in the country but pretends to be a wayward brother named “Ernest” when he visits London. Algernon\, equally mischievous\, adopts the name Ernest himself to charm Jack’s ward\, Cecily. \nAs their double lives collide\, misunderstandings multiply\, engagements are tested\, and the formidable Lady Bracknell lays down the law. Through sharp wit and absurd twists\, Wilde satirizes Victorian society\, marriage\, and the pursuit of respectability. Proving that sometimes the truth is far less important than being “Ernest.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformance Dates\nMay 14\, 15\, 16\, 17 \n\nThursday – Saturday • 7:00 pm\nSunday • 2:00 pm\n\nAvailable Roles\n\nJack Worthing (Ernest): Age 25–35\, A respectable gentleman who leads a double life: a responsible guardian in the country and “Ernest” in the city.\nAlgernon Moncrieff (Algy: Age 25–35\, Jack’s friend and a witty bachelor who delights in flouting social conventions.\nRev. Canon Chasuble: Age 35+\, Rector of Woolton\, a local clergyman with a soft spot for Miss Prism.\nMr.Gribsby: Age 40+\, Of the firm of Parker & Gribsby\, Solicitor visiting to discuss Jack’s inheritance and family matters.\nMoulton: Age 25+\, The household gardener\, present in country house scenes.\nMerriman: Age 20-50\,  Jack’s butler; minor role but contributes to social comedies.\nLane: Age 20-50\, Algernon’s loyal but dryly humorous manservant.\nFootman: Age 18+\, Household servant present in country or city house scenes.\nLady Bracknell: Age 40+\, Gwendolen’s formidable mother\, obsessed with social status and propriety.\nGwendolen Fairfax: Age 20 -30\, Algernon’s cousin and Jack’s love interest; enamored with the name “Ernest.”\nCecily Cardew: Age 18-25\, Jack’s young ward\, fascinated by romance and Algernon’s invented persona.\nMiss Prism: Age 30-40\, Cecily’s governess; has a mysterious past and a sense of propriety.
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SUMMARY:Auditions: Rose Hill Cemetery Walk
DESCRIPTION:Do you love history and storytelling? Join us for a unique outdoor theater experience that brings local history to life! \nWe are seeking actors to portray early settlers of the Black Hills for the Rose Hill Cemetery Walk\, taking place June 22–23\, 2026\, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at Rose Hill Cemetery in Spearfish\, SD. \nAudition Details:\n– Date: May 20\, 2026 @ 6pm\n– Location: Matthews Opera House \nWhat to Expect: \n\nLocal actors will perform monologues or short scenes as historical figures buried at Rose Hill Cemetery.\nThis year\, performers are encouraged to portray an ancestor or local figure they feel connected to (optional).\nCostumes will be period-appropriate and may be provided with support.\nNo prior acting experience required – just a passion for history and storytelling!\n\nAbout the Cemetery Walk: \nThe Matthews Opera House presents the 2026 Rose Hill Cemetery Walk June 22 and 23 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at Rose Hill Cemetery\, 255 Ash Street\, Spearfish\, SD. Matthews Opera House showcases this family friendly outdoor theater event amidst the stunning hilltop views of Spearfish. Matthews actors\, dressed in period appropriate costumes\, will resurrect early settlers graveside\, presenting their personal stories of antics and heroics. This year some of the actors will be presenting the story of an ancestor spiced with legendary memories. \nPlan to arrive 30 minutes before showtime to allow for parking and walking to the gathering area. Parking attendants will be at the gate upon arrival to assist with information. All walkways are paved and easily accessible. For your personal comfort\, you are invited to bring your own seating and hydration. Donations are welcome and will be directed toward the needs of the Matthews Opera House. For more information\, contact the arts center at (605)642-7973 or stop by the Matthews Gallery at 612 N. Main Street. Should weather disallow the outdoor setting\, this event may be relocated to the Matthews Opera House. \nThis is a free event that draws audiences from across the region! \nInterested?\nContact Julie Walkins at (605)645-6047 to sign up or ask questions. Walk-ins welcome!
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