Audition for Us: See Yourself on the Stage
Current Audition Opportunities
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WHEN: Sunday January 18th, 6:30pm-9:30pm
WHERE: Cain Center of the Arts / 21348 Catawba Ave.WHAT TO PREPARE: Auditions will consist of readings from the script. All sides will be emailed to auditionees at least 1 week prior to the audition.
**Registration is required at link below, so keep reading for more info. If you have any specific accessibility requests, please let us know on your audition registration form.**
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LIFESPAN OF A FACT will be performed at DCP’s Armour Street Theatre, located at 307 Armour Street.
This production will be Directed by Frannie Williams.
Show dates are April 9 - 26, 2026
Rehearsals are tentatively scheduled to begin March 2 and will likely be Mon-Thurs evenings.
Some preliminary rehearsals for read through and character work may be scheduled in late February, based on cast availability.
After casting, an application process for limited stipends will be available through DPC's Actor's Support Fund.
If you have questions, please contact Production Manager Carrie Cranford at carrie@davidsoncommunityplayers.org
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All roles available to actors ages 18+
JOHN D’AGATA (he/him) 40s-60s. A renowned essayist—brilliant, confident, provocative. He is less worried about facts than the flow of his story and sure his audience will be, too. John is fiercely protective of his artistic vision and unafraid to bend facts in pursuit of emotional truth. Charismatic with an edge; uses intellect as both charm and weapon.
JIM FINGAL (he/him) 20s-30s. A fresh-out-of-Harvard fact checker for a prominent but sinking New York magazine. Intense, meticulous, idealistic. Jim is whip-smart, eager to prove himself, and relentless in pursuit of accuracy. His earnestness and moral clarity clash—and sometimes comically collide—with John’s artistic license.
EMILY PENROSE (she/her) 30s-50s. A seasoned magazine editor—sharp, composed, pragmatic. Emily balances deadlines, ethics, and two stubborn men fighting for control of a story. She’s authoritative but human, striving to uphold journalistic integrity while keeping her publication afloat.
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Registration at the link below is required. While filling out the audition form, you will need to have handy a list of any possible conflicts from March 2-April 26. If you are unable to attend the January 18 audition date, but wish to submit a video, please fill out the registration form and follow the prompts.
If you have questions or problems filling out form, please contact Production Manager Carrie Cranford at carrie@davidsoncommunityplayers.org
THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT
By Jeremy Kareken & David Murrell
and Gordon Farrell
For performers ages 18+
AUDITION WITH DCP
Join Us On Stage
DCP is a place where you in the audience can also have the chance to be on stage. Acting with DCP is largely volunteer-based, though financial assistance and actor stipends may be available depending on the show’s needs.
About Auditioning
DCP encourages everyone to audition for a show regardless of your acting experience. We want you to feel comfortable at auditions, and we strive to make this a rewarding experience for everyone.
In order to provide you with the best audition experience possible, we have compiled a few helpful hints and bits of information about the audition and rehearsal process.
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Read over the audition notice thoroughly. The audition information will provide details about character description, audition requirements, and general information about the rehearsal schedule.
Read the script and/or research the play. For non-musicals, directors generally ask for cold readings from sides, which are scene selections from the script, so familiarity with the script is certainly beneficial.
If you are auditioning for a musical, you will be asked to perform a song of your choice as well as participating in a group dance audition. You will need to provide sheet music for the accompanist at the audition. Choose a song that showcases your voice. Read the audition notice carefully to see if there is a particular style of song requested by the director. DCP offers musical theatre audition workshops, which are a great way to prepare for auditions!
Update your resume and headshot. Your resume should include your theatre and/or performance experience, if any. If you have special skills or training that is relevant to theatre, please list on the resume. Your headshot does not need to be professional; however, it is suggested that it be a recent photograph.
Pre-register for the audition if instructed to do so.
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Depending on the director, auditions may be run by appointment or as large group blocks.
For a non-musical, you will be asked to do cold readings with others who are auditioning.
For musicals, you will be asked to perform your musical selection and then learn and present a dance sequence. The director may ask you to do a cold reading as well.
If you are auditioning for a Connie Company production, you may be asked to participate in theatre games and improvisations.
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Some directors will schedule a “callback,” or second round of auditions. You will be notified by phone or email if you have been invited to a callback. Being called back does not mean you are cast in the production and likewise NOT being called back doesn’t mean that you are NOT cast in the production.
Casting the show is the responsibility of the director and, in the case of a musical, the music director.
Casting offers will be made by phone or email. After the cast is confirmed, the cast list will be posted publicly. DCP will send out notices to those who are not cast via email.
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Rehearsal schedules are variable, and we try to alternate schedules to provide accessible options to folks with all sorts of work and personal commitments. In general, plays rehearse 6 weeks and musicals 8-10 weeks. The director and stage manager will provide a rehearsal schedule ASAP following casting.
Actors are expected to disclose all conflicts prior to casting. No conflicts will be honored during tech week or performance weeks.
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For both professional and amateur actors, the results of an audition are largely out of your control. Directors must balance countless factors before defining a cast, and the strength of your audition is only one element.
So, do your best, have fun, and if you aren’t cast, don’t be discouraged. Come back next time!
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY:
All roles, unless otherwise announced, are open. DCP encourages anyone who is interested to audition and we are always eager to welcome new faces and fresh talent to our stage. Except as specifically required by the playwright for certain roles, DCP provides equal opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.