Auditions

Sonoma Arts Live is holding a casting call on Saturday September 13 in the SAL Theater 276 East Napa Street, Sonoma Community Center.

If you participated in General auditions, Directors will reach out if they need you to read again. If you submitted a virtual

submission, please feel free to attend in person.

HOME, I’M DARLING

By Laura Wade

Directed by Jenny Hollingworth

AUDITIONS SAT. SEPT 13 11-1pm

We will be doing a participatory group audition, reading scenes from the script. After Director has seen you read in all applicable scenes, you will be dismissed. So plan on about an hour.

To book your spot, and request a digital script – email Jenny Veilleux SAL Production manager at:

jennysonomaartslive@gmail.com

Due to California State statute AB-5, all actors will be volunteers. However, per fiscal year, Sonoma Arts Live is allowed to provide its volunteer actors a reimbursement stipend of $250 for ensemble members, $350 for featured roles, and $500 for lead roles, to cover food and transportation expenses. In some cases, we are able to find housing during the weekends of the run for those coming from a great distance.

How happily married are the happily married? Home, I’m Darling is a dark comedy about the quest to be the perfect 1950s housewife. Judy has Johnny’s slippers waiting for him when he arrives home from work, the kitchen’s clean, the rooms are aired…but don’t be fooled – this isn’t the 1950s, but a 21st-century ‘arrangement’ between the two

of them. See what happens when Judy and Johnny try to “live the dream” with clothes, furniture and a (faulty) fridge from the 1950s, but with 21st century problems. The show is set in England.

Available roles:

Judy- female presenting (Playing age 35-45) Is the central character of the play and she is one stage for the

duration of the show. This is a wonderful role with full on 1950s retro feel. Judy is trying desperately throughout the play to keep together the façade she has built of being the perfect 1950s housewife. For this role, the actress needs to be prepared to dance Jive and there is an

intimate scene with the actor playing Johnny. This will be rehearsed sensitively so that both actors are comfortable with this. I have no fixed ideas for the character and would like to see the actress’ interpretation at audition.

Johnny- male presenting (Playing Age 35-45) Judy’s husband who initially seems supportive of his wife’s choice to

live as a 1950s housewife and to live with the 1950s façade. He too has adopted the fifties lifestyle and clothing. The actor must be prepared to do an intimate scene with the actress playing Judy this will be rehearsed sensitively so that both actors feel comfortable.

Fran-female presenting (Playing age 25-40) Judy’s good friend and recently married to Marcus. She is interested

in Judy’s lifestyle and appears to admire hers and Johnny’s perfect relationship. She attends Jive weekends with Judy, Johnny and Marcus.

Sylvia –female presenting (Playing Age 65+) Judy’s mother. She is horrified by Judy’s choice to become a housewife

having bought Judy up in a commune and to be a feminist. She has two brilliant scenes including a fabulous scene stealing monologue.

Alex – female presenting (playing age late 20s to 30s) Johnny’s boss at the estate agency firm. She wears modern dress. She is seen as somewhat opposite to Judy in both her appearance and attitudes.

Marcus – male presenting (Playing age 30/40s) Fran’s husband and friends with Johnny and Judy. He dances Jive with Judy. Marcus is an interesting role that has some controversial views.

Rehearsals start Sunday April 26, 2026 and will be Sun-Thurs 6:30-9:30pm not everyone called to every rehearsal until Tech

Tech starts Sat May 30 with long days that Saturday (Q2Q) and Sunday, with Dress rehearsals evenings of

Mon June 1, Tue June 2, Wed June 3

Preview Thu June 4

Performances June 5-7, June 11-14, June 18-21, Thu-Sun 7:30pm,

Sun 2pm

ALL TECH REHEARSALS ARE MANDATORY

 

ONCE UPON A MATTRESS

Music by Mary Rodgers, lyrics by Marshall Barer, and book by Jay

Thompson, Dean Fuller, and Marshall Barer

Directed by Larry Williams

AUDITIONS SAT. OCTOBER 18th  11:00-1:00PM

We will be doing a participatory group audition, reading scenes from the script. After Director has seen you read in all applicable scenes, you will be dismissed. So plan on about an hour.

To book your spot, and request a digital script – email Jenny Veilleux SAL Production manager at:

jennysonomaartslive@gmail.com

Due to California State statute AB-5, all actors will be volunteers. However, per fiscal year, Sonoma Arts Live is allowed to provide its volunteer actors a reimbursement stipend of $ 250 for ensemble members, $350 for featured roles, and $500 for lead roles, to cover food and transportation expenses. In some cases, we are able to find housing during the weekends of the run for those coming from a great distance.

Many, many moons ago in a far-off place, Queen Aggravain decreed no couples could marry until her son Prince Dauntless found a bride. Princesses came from far and wide to win the hand of the prince, but none could pass the impossible tests given to them by the Queen. That is, until the swamp Princess Wobegone shows up!

The roles of Winifred and The Prince are cast. All other roles available.

Available roles:

QUEEN AGGRAVAIN: Lead – F(50’s). Vocal Range – Alto (A3 to B4),

Dance Requirements: Light. Character Description: Very protective of

her only son, Dauntless. She is a strong character that takes the stage

with her presence. She is over-bearing, lively, domineering, but should

be played comically.

JESTER: Lead – M/F (20’s – 50’s). Vocal Range – Tenor (D♭ 3 to A♭ 4), Dance Requirements: Experienced. Character Description: Male or Female- Looking for a dancer and special talents- juggling, gymnast, contortionist, etc. Must be flexible, agile and full of energy. Has a hidden passion for show business and the “good old days” His/her loyalties lie with his friends, the King & the Minstrel.

LADY LARKEN: Lead – F (20’s – 30’s). Vocal Range – Soprano (D♭ 4 to A♭ 5), Dance Requirements: Light. Character Description: She is graceful, charming and in love with Sir Harry. She is very eager for Dauntless to marry so she can wed Harry before her little bundle arrives. She is eager to please and would never cause embarrassment to her love, Sir Harry.

SIR HARRY: Lead – M (20’s – 30’s). Vocal Range – Tenor (C3 to G4), Dance Requirements: Light.

Character Description: He is a handsome and manly knight, but a bit of a “stuffed shirt.” He may one day become the Prime Minister, if he can find a Princess to marry Dauntless, so he can wed Lady Larkin. He is chivalrous, brave, determined and a bit taken with himself.

MINSTREL: Supporting – M (20’s – 40’s). Vocal Range – Tenor (D3 to A♭ 4), Dance Requirements: Light.

Character Description: May be cast as male or female. Young, attractive and “worldly”. Has an air of confidence and enjoys telling the real story to the audience. S/he is like able and cunning when need be.

WIZARD: Supporting – Male presenting looks 40-60. Vocal Range – Baritone (low: A2), Dance Requirements: Light.

Character Description: The Queen’s loyal confidante. He is magical, mysterious and able to do several magic tricks. He possesses a sense of “the dark side” and showmanship.

KING SEXTIMUS, THE SILENT: Supporting – Male presenting, 50+.

Dance Requirements: Light.

Character Description: An eye for the ladies! He is mute, due to a curse, but you always know what he is thinking. He is expressive, mischievous and playful with strong facial and physical comedy. (strong at pantomime a plus)

ENSEMBLE: 6(male presenting) & 6(female presenting), Multiple featured roles: Sir Studley, Sir Luce, Sir Harry, Kitchen Wench, Emily, Lady Mabelle, Nightingale, Ladies-in-Waiting, Knights, Soldiers, Servants, Musicians, etc. Must

Sing and Dance

Rehearsals start Sunday May 31, 2026 and will be Sun-Thurs 6:30-9:30, not everyone called to all rehearsals until Tech

Tech starts Sat July 11 with long days that Saturday (sitz,Q2Q) and Sunday, with Dress rehearsals evenings of

Mon July 13, Tue July 14, Wed July 15

Preview Thu July 16

Performances July 17-19, July 23-26, July 30-Aug 2, Thu-Sun

7:30pm, Sun 2pm

ALL TECH REHEARSALS ARE MANDATORY