Spotlighters Theatre conducts auditions approximately six to ten weeks prior to the opening of each production. Detailed information for each show and its audition process is provided below. General audition information and a link to the Code of Conduct may be found below show details.
*All Productions are NON-EQUITY/NON-PAID unless otherwise noted
Alanna Kiewe
09/25/26-10/18/26
Matt Cox
Friday- July 24th from 7PM - 9PM
Saturday- July. 25th from 11AM - 2PM
Spotlighters Theatre 817 Saint Paul Street Baltimore, MD 21202
Matt Cox, creator of Puffs, has written a new play which also happens to involve witches. Witches!? In Salem?! is a darkly comedic, yet (mostly) historically accurate take on the Salem Witch Trials and all the (mostly) historically accurate horrors which may occur when populism runs rampant, injustice is a day to day occurrence, and a rigid religious minority sets the laws of the land. You know, old timey problems. A companion, or an alternative, to a certain other Salem play you probably read in high school.
In the spirit of edu-tainment, Jenny Anne Bishop, an eighth grader who got “way too into her class lesson plan on The Crucible” guides us through all the fun facts from the years leading up to, during, and after the Trials. Meet culprits, victims, and bystanders alike as a village in turmoil comes to life.
Cox delivers a delicious take on pre-American history in the style of Mel Brooks meets Monty Python meets Armando Iannucci. And then there's that ending...you should probably just read it.
Table Read: July 30th
Rehearsals: August through September
Tech Rehearsals: September 18th through September 24th
Previews: September 24th
Shows
September 25th - October 18th, 2026 Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 pm
Sundays at 2:00 pm
One Thursday evening performance at 8:00 pm on Oct. 1st
Some roles will be double cast. Must be at least 16 to audition.
JENNY ANNE BISHOP : An eighth grader who got way too into her class lesson plan on the Crucible. Eventually realizes history’s fun facts may not be so fun.
THOMAS PUTNAM: A conniving, greedy soul who will do what it takes to get what he wants. His plot goes awry immediately, but he does his best to keep up with it throughout the play.
REVEREND PARRIS: A spineless, petty narcissist of a Reverend who cares most about his personal needs, gains, and firewood. He demands a respect no one gives him, at least until he becomes the defacto spiritual leader braving the new discovered evil within the village.
COTTON MATHER: A rigid Puritan minister. A real fire & brimstone type. An author who really needs to sell more pamphlets, and knows how to scare his audience. His dad maybe didn’t hug him enough.
JOHN PROCTOR: A real everyman, leading actor type. Loves a good powerful monologue.
ABIGAIL WILLIAMS: A twelve year old girl who has seen some stuff. Intelligent, perhaps too intelligent for her own good.
BETTY PARRIS: The Reverend’s daughter. Full of confidence and nerves and the proper fear of God.
MARY WARREN: An awkward teenager of the village. She struggles with public speaking and also public accusings of her neighbors of being witches.
ANN PUTNAM JR.: A frightening child - very intense. A bit like she crawled out of a horror movie.
BELLA’LOCH: Your stereotypical witch living her life. Has some concerns about being discovered, but isn’t too worried.
XANATAR: Your stereotypical wizard. Is loving this Salem place.
GOODY GOOD: A messy street vagrant. Loves the sound of her own name.
SARAH DUSTIN: A rather ordinary woman who finds herself on the wrong side of the law.
GOODY BIBBER: A real show biz type. An older woman who joins in on the accusing, realizing that’s a pretty safe way to not be accused.
BRIDGET BISHOP: A village woman who has been through this before. Tired, confused, hoping for the best.
SATAN: Your typical casual immortal being. Doesn’t like that their name is mixed in with this whole Salem thing. SATAN only appears in the standard version, and not in the high school version. You understand.
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Doubles include: Lydia Dustin, Martha Corey, Farmer John #1, Farmer John #2, Farmer George, Rebecca Nurse, Reverend Increase Mather, The Magistrate, Doctor Griggs, Edward Bishop, Ephraim Wildes, Thomas Putnam Sr., Governor Phips, Joseph Ballard, Bostonian, Wealthy Boston Man, Werid Member of the Congregation, and More!
Actors will be given slides to read at the audition.
Please note this is a comedic will require a lot of physical action.
Wendy Walker
11/13/-12/06-26
Steve Blair
Coming Soon
Spotlighters Theatre 817 Saint Paul Street Baltimore, MD 21202
The second coming of Jesus... Or is it? When a very pregnant Mary returns home to Bethlehem, Maryland rumors fly. Who is the father and why is this baby so special. A
Table Read:
Rehearsals: Sepember - November
Tech Rehearsals: November
Previews: November 12th
Shows
November 13th - December 6th, 2026 Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 pm
Sundays at 2:00 pm
One Thursday evening performance at 8:00 pm on November 19th
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Michael Blum
3/5/-3/28/27
Music by Arthur Sullivan and libretto by W. S. Gilbert.
Coming November
Spotlighters Theatre 817 Saint Paul Street Baltimore, MD 21202
Table Read: TBA
Rehearsals: TBA
Rehearsal off book date: TBA
Tech Rehearsals: TBA
Previews: TBA
Shows
Mar 7 - 28, 2027 Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 pm
Sundays at 2:00 pm
One Thursday evening performance at 8:00 pm on Mar 11th
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Alyssa Stambaugh
4/24-5/16/27
TBA
January
Spotlighters Theatre 817 Saint Paul Street Baltimore, MD 21202
TBA
Table Read: TBA
Rehearsals: TBA
Rehearsal off book date: TBA
Tech Rehearsals: TBA
Previews: TBA
Shows
April 23rd - May 16th , 2027 Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 pm
Sundays at 2:00 pm
One Thursday evening performance at 8:00 pm on April 29th
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Rikki Howie
06/11-27/27
Terence Anthony
March
Spotlighters Theatre 817 Saint Paul Street Baltimore, MD 21202
THE STORY - The year is 1935 and the Central State Hospital is one of seven psychiatric facilities in the U.S. built exclusively to care for “insane and idiotic negroes,” where the homeless and downtrodden are housed alongside the criminally insane and diseased. Attius builds coffins for the hospital where he has been locked up for years, but when two new patients ask him to help them escape Attius dares to dream of a life beyond his confines
Table Read: TBA
Rehearsals: TBA
Rehearsal off book date: TBA
Tech Rehearsals: TBA
Previews: TBA
Shows
June 11th - 27th, 2027 Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 pm
Sundays at 2:00 pm
One Thursday evening performance at 8:00 pm on June 17th, 2027
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Michael Blum
07/16-08/01/27
Harvey Droke
May
Spotlighters Theatre 817 Saint Paul Street Baltimore, MD 21202
Table Read: TBA
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Tech Rehearsals: TBA
Previews: TBA
Shows
July 16th throughAugust 1st
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08/27-09/04/27
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May
Spotlighters Theatre 817 Saint Paul Street Baltimore, MD 21202
Table Read: TBA
Rehearsals:
Tech Rehearsals: TBA
Previews: TBA
Shows
August 27th through September 4th
Expectations for Auditions
- Bring your theatrical résumé, a headshot, and a list of major conflicts from audition date through end of production.
- No conflicts will be approved after callbacks.
- A rehearsal schedule will be set once the production is cast.
- Actors may be asked to remain to read with other actors.
Expectations for Casted Actors
- Provide some costume items (only at the request of the costume designer).
- Stay after the opening night performance for a reception.
- Participate in a talk-back after a pre-selected performance.
- Stay after the closing performance to strike the production.
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