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AUDITIONS:  saturday, SEPTEMBER 21 (2:30Pm TO 6:30pm-ish)

In this scathing new comedy-drama, a town’s proud history, the legend of a local hero, and the coveted privilege of reserved parking become battle grounds in small-town politics and real-world power. Nothing is sacred during this town council meeting. This razor-sharp comedy turns from hilarious to chilling as petty policy matters give way to the truth roiling just beneath the surface of this town’s dubious history. THE MINUTES is both a political comedy and a wicked, methodically plotted horror show, that will keep you riveted to the very end.

 

Actors are encouraged to email tam@terrificnewtheatre.com with further questions. 

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Directed by: MICHAEL FLOWERS

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Sign Up:

Click HERE to sign up for an audition time.

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What to Prepare
This audition is part of a three-show, group audition. Each director has provided a selection from his/her play. Please prepare ONE PIECE of your choosing to perform. Memorization is preferred, but not required. While at auditions, you may be asked to do cold readings of the script.

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PERFORMANCE DATES: June 12 - 29, 2025

REHEARSALS begin: May 4; schedule TBD

Please download this AUDITION FORM, print it, complete it, and bring it with you to the auditions - along with a resume and head shot, if possible. (Blank forms will also be available at the audition venue.)

Click ABOVE to find and download selections from THE MINUTES. (Provided by the director.)

Terrific New Theatre is committed to inclusive casting of actors of diverse ages, races, ethnicities, genders, body types, and abilities. We also encourage you to audition even if you have never been in a play before.

 

Questions? Contact tam@terrificnewtheatre.com

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:

  • Mr. Peel (25-35) — professional man, proud parent, newest member of the Board. Doesn’t set out to make waves but ends up doing so.

  • Mayor Superba (40-60) — no nonsense, completely in control. Masterful in handling the diverse personalities. Able to conceal the Board’s true agenda.

  • Ms. Johnson (25-35) — clerk, highly efficient. Knows more than she lets on.

  • Mr. Blake (30-50), African American — script references his drinking. Easily manipulated, goes with the flow, prone to conspiracy theories.

  • Mr. Breeding (50-65) — Country Club type, blowhard, loud, abrasive.

  • Mr. Hanratty  (30-50) — man of integrity and compassion. Goal is to make town’s fountain ADA compliant. Uphill battle.

  • Mr. Assalone (50-65) — businessman, brother of police chief, Mayor’s right hand man. Enforcer.

  • Ms. Innes (65-75) — oldest member of the Board, stuck in her ways. OCD perhaps.

  • Ms. Matz (35-60) — pill popper, scatter-brained.

  • Mr. Oldfield (65-75) — second oldest on the Board, prone to reminiscing, outspoken, irascible. Likes his munchies.

  • Mr. Carp (35-50) — self-assured, determined. Will stand alone when the deck is stacked against him.

CALLBACKS: sUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 (12:30Pm TO 6:30pm)

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