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AUDITIONS: Spring Show

March 20&21, 2024 FROM 5:30-7:30
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.
• Sing a verse and chorus of a pop-inspired musical theater song of your choice.
• Provide contact information, as well as sign medical and press releases.
• Most roles will not be double cast. We ask that you are very confident in your conflicts for April and May.
• Anyone under 18 MUST have a parent accompany them to auditions to sign their paperwork. Anyone who has questions about content are welcome to check out this video of the orignal production: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RiX-EJA8n4w
• We are looking for a diverse cast. EVERYONE is welcome to audition for any role! Participation is free. All ages are welcome to audition, but the youngest characters are COLLEGE FRESHMEN, so keep that in mind. Actors cast will need to feasibly be able to portray that age or older. This is subjective and may not align with actual ages.
• The rehearsal window is March 26- May 2.
• Show dates will be May 3, 4, 10, 11, 2024.
• We ask that you not audition if you will have to miss multiple 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/vULuGmc

Play Synopsis

Elle Woods appears to have it all. Her life is turned upside down when her boyfriend Warner dumps her so he can attend Harvard Law. Determined to get him back, Elle ingeniously charms her way into the prestigious law school. While there, she struggles with peers, professors and her ex. With the support of some new friends, though, Elle quickly realizes her potential and sets out to prove herself to the world.
Rated PG-13

Character breakdown

AUDITIONS: Youth Show

May 7 & 8, 2024 FROM 5:30-7:30
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.
• Sing a verse and chorus of a musical theater song of your choice.
• Provide contact information, as well as sign medical and press releases.
• Most 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. EVERYONE is welcome to audition for any role! Participation is free. All ages.
• The rehearsal window is May 13- June 13, 2024.
• Show dates will be June 14, 15, 21, 22, 2024.
• 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/gftBjSS

Play Synopsis

With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone’s hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in New York City. Annie is determined to find the parents who left her years ago on the doorstep of an orphanage run by the cruel Miss Hannigan. When she gets the chance of a liftime, Annie’s optimism proves itself key to finding a new home and family in billionaire Oliver Warbucks. All with the help her lovable mutt, Sandy. Tickets $12.

Character BREAKDOWN

AUDITIONS: Murder, Ahoy!

June 18, 2024 FROM 5:30-7:30
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.
• Most roles will not be double cast.
• Anyone under 18 MUST have a parent accompany them to auditions to sign their paperwork. For the Murder Mystery most roles are 16 years +.
• We are looking for a diverse cast. EVERYONE is welcome to audition for any role! Participation is free. All ages.
• The rehearsal window is July 29- August 15, 2024.
• Show dates will be August 16, 17, 23, 24, 2024.
• 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/ehrbyKy

Play Synopsis

When someone turns up dead on this ill-fated cruise ship, everyone aboard must come together to solve the mystery. But will they solve the murder in time? The mysterious captain warns of trouble, but no one listens until the waters start to get choppy. Gather round with your closest confidants and see if you can sleuth out the killer in this combined dinner and a show! But be careful that you don’t fall overboard…

AUDITIONS: Iron & LACE

AUGUST 29, 2024 FROM 5:30-7:30
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.
• If you are a singer, we ask that you sing one verse and one chorus of a song of your choice that shows off your range.
• Provide contact information, as well as sign medical and press releases.
• In Swamp Gravy, roles are double cast. This means that two actors will share a role over the course of performances as a way of making the commitment more sustainable for each person.
• 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 are encouraged to audition. Choreography is encouraged where possible, but age and physical limitations should not discourage you from auditioning. What each person has to offer is welcome and valued.
• The rehearsal window is September 9- October 3.
• Show dates will be October 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26, 2024
• We ask that you not audition if you will have to miss excessive rehearsals or shows. Please communicate your conflicts to the production team.

It is free to participate as a cast member.

Please sign up for an AUDITION TIME SLOT here: https://signup.com/go/dGnctQm

Play Synopsis

It takes grit and grace to make ends meet, to raise a family, to look out for yourself. The women that came before us were forged in fire and somehow came through strong as nails, living lives as intricate as lace. Gather ’round as Swamp Gravy begins its 32nd year of storytelling with stories of perseverance, laughter, and what it means when foul play shows up on your own front porch. This is Swamp Gravy: Iron & Lace.

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN

Swamp Gravy aims to feature a large and diverse cast of characters from ensemble roles to singing to speaking roles. You do not have to have prior experience to be a part of the Swamp Gravy cast.

A Swamp Gravy Christmas

October 15 & 16, 2024 FROM 5:00-7:30
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.
• Sing a verse and chorus of a musical theater song of your choice.
• Provide contact information, as well as sign medical and press releases.
• Most 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. EVERYONE is welcome to audition for any role! Participation is free. All ages.
• The rehearsal window is October 21- December 5, 2024.
• Show dates will be December 6, 7, 13, 14, 2024.
• 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/Xjkiwia

Play Synopsis

Do y’all hear those bells? That’s the sound of Swamp Gravy ringing in the Christmas season with a brand new batch of yuletide stories! Spanning multiple decades, this play is a cup of cheer with a heaping sprinkle of love on top! Featuring some of your favorite Christmas classics, The Thrill of Hope is sure to be just the Christmas treat you need to make you feel warm and cozy for the holidays!

AUDITIONS: Swamp Gravy 33

Month Day, 2025 FROM 5:00-7:30
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.
• Sing a verse and chorus of a musical theater song of your choice.
• Provide contact information, as well as sign medical and press releases.
• Most 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. EVERYONE is welcome to audition for any role! Participation is free. All ages.
• The rehearsal window is Month Day- Month Day.
• Show dates will be Month Day, 2025.
• 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:

Play Synopsis

Play Synopsis coming soon.