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AUDITIONS: The Murder Mystery
July 21, 2026 FROM 5:00-6:30
COTTON HALL THEATER, 158 E. MAIN STREET, COLQUITT, GA
Information
Actors choosing to audition will be asked to:
• Read from a portion of the script.
• Provide contact information, as well as sign medical and press releases.
• THESE ROLES WILL NOT BE DOUBLE CAST
• Anyone under 18 MUST have a parent accompany them to auditions to sign their paperwork.
• We are looking for a diverse cast of folks. The age restrictions will be determined by the script.
• EVERYONE is welcome to audition for any role! Participation is free.
• The rehearsal window is July 27 to August 13, 2026
• Show dates will be August 14, 15, 21, 22, 2026. Fridays at 7pm, Saturdays at 1pm. Saturday the 22 will also have a 6pm show added.
• We ask that you not audition if you will have to miss excessive rehearsals or shows.
It is free to participate as a cast member.
Please sign up for an AUDITION TIME SLOT here:
https://signup.com/go/jWkksHW
Play Synopsis
This year’s play takes the audience on a visit to Arbor House where the biggest question on the Forrester family’s lips is—”who will inherit the family fortune?” The answer will take them on a chase through the mansion’s parlor, atrium, game room, and kitchen in an effort to save themselves and snatch the money. But each of these distant relatives have a secret to keep and motive for murder… and all of them think they deserve the money. Tickets are $30.
AUDITION SCRIPTS
Character Breakdown
Cousin Cypress, Any Age 20+ Man, mysterious, late, non-speaking role.
Uncle Sycamore, 50+ older man, crotchety, old-school southern accent.
Oak, 20-50 man, loud, brash cousin, speaks before he thinks. Maybe Australian?
Sugar, 20-50 woman, Oak’s wife, newly married, seems like a trophy wife but is so much more.
Ash, 20-50 woman, an artist, but abstract. Bad art by her family’s estimation. Pompous.
Aunt Magnolia, 50+ woman, a hypochondriac with a smart mouth. In a wheelchair for her leg. But is it hurt? Older woman.
Willow, 20-30, Young woman, unsure of why she’s been invited here. Become a bit of a sleuth.
Olive, 50+ woman, Her mother. Overbearing, and loves a drink.
Mirielle, Any Age 20+ woman, the French house-manager, not maid. She is anxious. French Accent.
Carmichael, Any Age 20+ man, the Scottish Gardener. Gruff and serious about his plants. Scottish Accent.
Linden, 30+ man, a ghost. For real. Maybe posh british. Maybe just a brat.
Yancy, 30+ the Butler, New York/ New Jersey accent, possible mob connections.
AUDITIONS: Swamp Gravy Fall
August 18 & 19, 2026 FROM 5:00-7:30
COTTON HALL THEATER, 158 E. MAIN STREET, COLQUITT, GA
Information
Please call if you have further questions: 1-229-758-5450.
Actors choosing to audition will be asked to:
• Read from a portion of the script.
• If you are a singer, sing a verse and chorus of a song of your choice.
• Provide contact information, as well as sign medical and press releases.
• All roles for this play will be double cast. This means you will share your role with at least one other actor. You will have as close to even numbers of performances as possible, dictated by your conflicts.
• Anyone under 18 MUST have a parent accompany them to auditions to sign their paperwork.
• We are looking for a diverse cast. EVERYONE is welcome to audition for any role! Participation is free. All ages.
• The rehearsal window is August 24 to October 1, 2026
• Show dates will be October 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 2026 & March 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27, 2027.
• We ask that you not audition if you will have to miss excessive rehearsals or shows. If missing half of the performances, we recommend taking on only small roles or singing with the ensemble.
It is free to participate as a cast member.
Please sign up for an AUDITION TIME SLOT here:
https://signup.com/go/yMGstOs
Play Synopsis
It’s a common occurrence known to every Southerner worth their salt… feeling like Country Come to Town. This brand new helping of Georgia’s Official Folk Life Play will feature a new set of stories we ain’t told yet about nature and mayhaws, sweet tea and farming, honey suckle vines and a little baseball, too! Country Come to Town will tell those “fish out of water stories” that you can’t help but laugh at. That’s right! A completely different Swamp Gravy than in March that explores life among the gnats, peanut fields, and sunshine of Southwest Georgia.
Character Breakdown
Swamp Gravy scripts have a large variety of characters based on real people from our community.
AUDITIONS: Elf the Musical
October 19 & 20, 2026 FROM 5:30-7:30
COTTON HALL THEATER, 158 E. MAIN STREET, COLQUITT, GA
Information
There will be speaking roles and ensemble roles.
Actors choosing to audition will be asked to:
• Read from a portion of the script.
• If you are a singer, sing a verse and chorus of a song of your choice.
• Provide contact information, as well as sign medical and press releases.
• THESE ROLES WILL NOT BE DOUBLE CAST
• Anyone under 18 MUST have a parent accompany them to auditions to sign their paperwork.
• EVERYONE is welcome to audition for any role! Participation is free.
• The rehearsal window is November 2 to December 3, 2026. (Time Off for Thanksgiving Week)
• Show dates will be December 4, 5, 11, 12, 2026.
• We ask that you not audition if you will have to miss excessive rehearsals or shows.
It is free to participate as a cast member.
Please sign up for an AUDITION TIME SLOT here:
https://signup.com/go/bPbDhvC
Play Synopsis
When Buddy mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts, he is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised, unaware that he is actually a human until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities reveal the truth. Buddy must journey to New York City to find his birth father and get him off the naughty list… spreading Christmas cheer while he’s at it.
Character Breakdown
Buddy(Gender: male Age: 20s to 30s) Born a human but raised at the North Pole as a Christmas Elf, Buddy is eager to find his place in the world. He is a child at heart and that child-like curiosity makes him both endearing and gets him into trouble. Vocal range top: C5 Vocal range bottom: Ab2
Jovie(Gender: female Age: 20s to 30s) Buddy’s girlfriend. She works at Macy’s and has a bit of a cynical outlook on life and love because of the men she’s dated. She is caught off guard by Buddy’s genuinely big heart. Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: G3
Walter(Gender: male Age: 50s to 60s) Buddy’s workaholic father. He is a Children’s book writer, but lacks any of the childlike spirit that Buddy has. He is selfish, tense, and generally angry with life. Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: A2
Emily(Gender: female Age: 40s to 50s) Walter’s wife. Though she is sweet and willing to take him in, she thinks Buddy is crazy at first. Wishes her husband would spend more time with the family. Vocal range top: Eb5 Vocal range bottom: F3
Michael(Gender: male Age: 10 to late teens) Buddy’s stepbrother who is excited to have a new friend and brother. Unlike his mother, he doesn’t take much convincing to have Christmas spirit, but like his mother, he wishes his father would spend more time with the family. Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: F3
Deb(Gender: female Age: 20s to 50s) Walter’s secretary. Takes an instant liking to Buddy simply for the novelty of it. Though she aims to please and is a bit of a suck-up, she feels under appreciated.Vocal range top: Eb5 Vocal range bottom: D4
Manager(Gender: male Age: 30s to 40s) A manager at Macy’s. He is a good, friendly guy just trying to do his job and get by. Vocal range top: F#4 Vocal range bottom: B2
Greenway(Gender: male Age: 50s to 60s) Walter’s boss. He is what Walter will become if he continues down the path he is on. A tyrannical, workaholic who cares nothing about the people around him or who work for him.
Santa(Gender: male Age: 60s to 80s) Just another workingman. Loves his job and Christmas, but also likes to kick-back and watch the game when a rare opportunity arises. A natural storyteller. Vocal range top: E4 Vocal range bottom: A2
Chadwick(Gender: male Age: 40s to 50s) One of Walter’s right-hand men. He is desperate to keep his job, and perhaps the dumber of the two.
Matthews(Gender: male Age: 30s to 40s) One of Walter’s right-hand men. He is desperate to keep his job and is the schemer of the two.
Ensemble Roles for Adults- Mrs. Claus, Employees, Security Guard 1&2, Saleswoman, Fake Santa 1&2&3, Mother, Policeman 1&2, Sarah(staff member at Walter’s office), Jim(staff member at Walter’s office), Vendor, Waitress, Charlotte(reporter for the news), Man, Woman
Ensemble Roles for Any Age – Mr. Narwhal, Customer 1&2, Store Elf 1&2
Roles for Kids/Teens –
North Pole Elves– The Elves are Santa’s special helpers who love their job making toys to meet their Christmas Eve deadline.
Charlie– Charlie is in charge of monitoring the other Elves, making sure every present is wrapped and every bow is tied.
Tiara– A Northpole Elf
Other Roles include: Teenager, Boy, and other ensemble roles.
AUDITIONS: Swamp Gravy Spring
January 12, 2027 FROM 5:30-7:30
COTTON HALL THEATER, 158 E. MAIN STREET, COLQUITT, GA
Information
Please call if you have further questions: 1-229-758-5450.
Actors choosing to audition will be asked to:
• Read from a portion of the script.
• If you are a singer, sing a verse and chorus of a song of your choice.
• Provide contact information, as well as sign medical and press releases.
• All roles for this play will be double cast. This means you will share your role with at least one other actor. You will have as close to even numbers of performances as possible, dictated by your conflicts.
• Anyone under 18 MUST have a parent accompany them to auditions to sign their paperwork.
• We are looking for a diverse cast. EVERYONE is welcome to audition for any role! Participation is free. All ages.
• The rehearsal window is to be determined.
• Show dates will be March 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27, 2027.
• We ask that you not audition if you will have to miss excessive rehearsals or shows. If missing half of the performances, we recommend taking on only small roles or singing with the ensemble.
It is free to participate as a cast member.
Please sign up for an AUDITION TIME SLOT here:
https://signup.com/go/tOVfdfd
Play Synopsis
It’s a common occurrence known to every Southerner worth their salt… feeling like Country Come to Town. This brand new helping of Georgia’s Official Folk Life Play will feature a new set of stories we ain’t told yet about nature and mayhaws, sweet tea and farming, honey suckle vines and a little baseball, too! Country Come to Town will tell those “fish out of water stories” that you can’t help but laugh at. That’s right! A completely different Swamp Gravy than in March that explores life among the gnats, peanut fields, and sunshine of Southwest Georgia.
Character Breakdown
Swamp Gravy scripts have a large variety of characters based on real people from our community.
AUDITIONS: The Wizard of Oz Youth Edition
April 28 and 29, 2026 FROM 5:30-7:30
COTTON HALL THEATER, 158 E. MAIN STREET, COLQUITT, GA
Information
There will be speaking roles and ensemble roles.
Actors choosing to audition will be asked to:
• Read from a portion of the script.
• If you are a singer, sing a verse and chorus of a song of your choice.
• Provide contact information, as well as sign medical and press releases.
• THESE ROLES WILL NOT BE DOUBLE CAST
• Anyone under 18 MUST have a parent accompany them to auditions to sign their paperwork.
• We are looking for a diverse cast of kids from 6 years old to 18.
• EVERYONE is welcome to audition for any role! Participation is free.
• The rehearsal window is May 11 to June 11, 2026
• Show dates will be June 12, 13, 19, 20, 2026
• We ask that you not audition if you will have to miss excessive rehearsals or shows.
It is free to participate as a cast member.
Please sign up for an AUDITION TIME SLOT here:
https://signup.com/go/gZwhwOE
If there are no available time slots, show up and we will fit you in!
Play Synopsis
Join Dorothy and Toto as they “Follow the Yellow Brick Road” through the Land of Oz, determined to reach the Emerald City, where the great and powerful Wizard of Oz will help them get home. Of course, along the way, Dorothy encounters witches, both good and bad, Munchkins, talking trees, and winged monkeys. But most importantly, she befriends three unique characters: a Scarecrow with no brain, a Tin Man with no heart, and a Lion with no nerve. The only question is whether the Wizard will help… after all there’s no place like home.