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AUDITIONS
SPRING PLAY AUDITIONS
Monday, December 1 @ 6 PM
St. Joseph Auditorium, Hoffmann Hall
ABOUT THE SHOW
For our spring classic, the Players are exploring two very different but equally iconic comedies:
The Importance of Being Earnest — A sharp-witted satire of love, marriage, and mistaken identities, Wilde’s masterpiece skewers Victorian society with some of the most quotable lines in theatre history.
Lysistrata— A bold and bawdy ancient Greek comedy where women unite to end a war by withholding affection until peace is made. Playful, satirical, and still shockingly relevant, Aristophanes’ play has been delighting audiences for over 2,000 years.
Rabbit Hole — a Pulitzer Prize-winning play by David Lindsay-Abaire about a suburban couple, Becca and Howie Corbett, who are trying to find their way back to each other after a life-shattering accident takes the life of their young son.
The final selection will be determined by audition turnout, ensuring we choose the show that best fits the company of actors assembled.
WHAT SHOULD I PREPARE
CONFIDENCE. Come ready to play big. You don’t need to know the show in depth, but listening to the soundtrack or checking out clips can help. Script and music cuttings will be provided. Director Ryan Decker and music director Dr. Bagby will run a group audition to see acting and singing ability.
YOUR FULL FALL SCHEDULE. Please bring a list of all conflicts. Conflicts don’t rule you out but are essential for planning.
WHAT’S THE TIME COMMITMENT?
- Rehearsals: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, during the hours of 6:00–10:00 p.m. (sometimes more, sometimes less)
- We do our best to work around night classes, sports, music ensembles, student orgs, and even some off-campus jobs. What matters most to us is finding the right people, not the “perfect” schedules, though schedules can play a significant role in casting.
- Tech/Performance Week: daily rehearsals leading up to opening night
- Performances: March 26, 27, & 28, 2026
MORE INFORMATION …
If you cannot make auditions, are interested in be on the production team/crew, or have other questions, please email Decker, director of theatre, at ryan.decker@loras.edu
ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
Auditions/sign-up for performances beyond the mainstage productions will be announced throughout the year, pending resources and interest. This includes the One-Day Play devised theatre challenge, Dubachery improv and comedy troupe, the Directing Class final project show.
May Play (COM 105: Theatre Arts) – a one-act produced, staged and performed by students in our May-term intensive course.
CREW
Every production is powered by a collaborative crew in design, technical theatre, and management. Opportunities include:
- Assistant Directing
- Box Office & Audience Services
- Costumes
- Dramaturgy
- Hair & Makeup
- Lights
- Paint
- Props
- Publicity
- Run Crew
- Set Construction
- Sound
- Stage Management
EXPECTATIONS & TIME COMITMENT
Because production roles are so vastly different, expectations and commitment vary greatly. Please see the Loras Players Handbook for duties and expectations of specific crew roles.
JOIN THE TEAM
Email Ryan Decker, Director of Theatre (ryan.decker@loras.edu) or complete our interest form to get involved!
THE GUILD
“Love the art in yourself, not yourself in the art.”
— Konstantin Stanislavski
The Guild is the Loras College honor society for theatre arts. The Guild recognizes dedication and achievement in theatre, rewarding members with greater creative freedom and leadership opportunities. The Guild serves as a production board, leads crews, and advises theatre programming on campus. Students are invited to join after earning 100 “Player Points” through production work and/or theatre coursework.
Loras students are invited to join The Guild at the conclusion of the regular academic year after accumulation of 100 “Player Points” for work with the Loras Players and/or theatre coursework. See below.
