Upcoming Auditions
Accidental Roommates
by Brent Alles
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Director: Lyssara Ford
Stage Manager: Zack Conrad
Asst. Stage Manager: Amelia Ford
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​Performance Dates:
October 17, 18, 19 & 24, 25, 26, 2025
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Audition Dates & Location:
Sunday, August 24 at 2:00pm
Monday, August 25 at 6:30pm
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Lowell Arts 2nd Floor Studio – 223 W Main St
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What to Prepare
No preparation necessary. Actors will cold-read scenes from the script with other auditionees.
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Tentative Schedule
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Rehearsals​ are tentatively planned for Tuesday-Friday evenings, September 2 – October 16​​
Roles
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Actors with diverse backgrounds, abilities, and identities are welcome to audition. Lowell Arts Theatre is accepting of all people and strives to create a positive and welcoming environment for everyone.
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If accommodations are needed in order to have a successful and comfortable audition, please contact theatre@lowellarts.org in advance to discuss.
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EVELYN FOSTER
Early 70’s - a sardonic online college instructor.
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KEN MALLARD
Mid 60’s to early 70’s - a charming roofing contractor.
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CHRISTINE EVIGAN
Early 90’s - Evelyn’s mother, recently widowed, opinionated and critical.
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MARIE HENDERSON
40’s - Evelyn’s daughter, makes questionable life choices.​​
KATHY MARTINEAU
Early to mid 60’s - Evelyn’s sister.
About the Play
Evelyn Foster finds her already challenging life upended when her opinionated mother, Christine, moves in following the death of Christine’s second husband. With her sister Kathy overwhelmed by a house full of family, Evelyn begrudgingly agrees to host their fiercely critical mother for a "temporary" stay that threatens to become permanent. Between managing her mom’s endless demands, dodging old resentments, and trying not to throttle her daughter Marie (whose life choices are questionable at best), Evelyn finds an unexpected bright spot in Ken, a charming roofing contractor who may be exactly what she didn’t know she needed. Even as tensions rise and misunderstandings multiply, it's never too late to patch a roof… or a relationship.
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Audition FAQS
What should I wear to the audition?
Are there backstage opportunities?
Wear something presentable and comfortable. You should be able to move comfortably in your clothes, though athletic wear is not necessary. Show us your sense of style but be sure to look neat and clean.
Most often, yes! If you'd like to get involved backstage, please contact Lowell Arts (theatre@lowellartsmi.org)
Audition Tips​
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​Research.
Find out what you can about the play and the characters. Read a summary of the play before the audition.​
Be on time.
We want to know that you’re punctual and reliable. A good rule to live by: if you’re 5 minutes early, you’re on time. If you’re “on time,” you’re late.
Be kind to everyone and smile. Remember that your audition is like an interview, and it begins the moment you walk in the door.
It’s okay to be nervous!
Just about everyone is nervous. Do your best to smile and have a good time. Take a deep breath and slow yourself down - trying to rush through the words will often lead to mistakes!