Auditions

Thank you for your interest in auditioning with us.

• The Savannah Sipping Society – May 19 and 20, 2025
• The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee – June 7, 8, 9, 2025

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General Audition Information

Pittsburg Theatre Company auditions are open to all non-AEA performers and we encourage anyone from the community to come out for our shows. Everyone is welcome, new and seasoned performers, all ethnicities, gender identities as well as performers with disabilities. All performers are considered volunteers and casting is non-union.

Actors must be able to portray the ages listed in the provided character descriptions. Auditions are typically held by appointment and scheduled on a show-by-show basis. PTC is proud to have open auditions and cast based on who’s right for the part no matter their ethnicity (unless called upon in the script).

PTC is proud that our company is a supportive environment for everyone to feel safe and share and develop their creative talents, learn some new things and find new friendships. We also continue our firm commitment to having BIPOC/LGBTQ+ representation in cast, creative teams and board, along with tailoring creative processes to the needs of each show.

COVID: PTC currently has no vaccination or testing requirement, though vaccination is recommended. Face masks are optional during auditions and rehearsals. The director may ask you to remove your mask during your audition. Performances and dress rehearsals are performed without the use of face masks for actors. Face masks are optional for crew and audience members. Subject to change based on state and federal mandates.

Audition Forms

Please download and complete the audition application form. Bring this along with your resume and headshot (can be a printed snapshot) to the audition.

Please email ptc@ptcca.org or call 925-439-7529 if you have questions

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The Savannah Sipping Society

Reserve your audition time.
Sign up today for The Savannah Sipping Society Audition

GENERAL AUDITION INFORMATION

• Monday and Tuesday, May 19 & 20, 2025
• Half-Hour Blocks beginning at 7:00 pm with four actors per block.
• Location: Steeltown Coffee & Tea, 695 Railroad Ave, Pittsburg, CA

PERFORMANCES

• Performed in the lobby of Steeltown Coffee & Tea in a Black Box setting.
• Six shows over two weekends at Steeltown Coffee & Tea.
  • 7:30 pm Fridays, September 12 & 19, 2025
  • 7:30 pm Saturdays, September 13 & 20, 2025
  • 5:00 pm Sundays, September 14 & 21, 2025
• Call will be at least 90 minutes prior to show time.

WHAT TO PREPARE

• Download The Savannah Sipping Society Audition packet from www.ptcca.org/auditions
• Select and prepare a monologue of your choice from one of the four provided. 
• Complete the Audition Application found in the same audition packet and bring with you. 
• Headshot is optional
• Be prepared to do a cold read from the script.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Rehearsals

• Regular schedule:
  • Rehearsals will begin August 4.
  • Expected: Monday thru Thursday (dependent on cast availability so days might vary).
  • Time: 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
• Tech schedule:
  • Tech Saturday Sunday, September 6 from 3 pm – 8 pm.
  • Tech Week will be Monday thru Thursday, September 7-11.

SYNOPSIS

While written as a delightful laugh-a-minute comedy that Jones, Hope, and Wooten are known for, The Savannah Sipping Society has depth and poignancy that touches on the true meaning of friendship and what it means when circumstances force us to adjust to the uncomfortable changes and twists and turns that life brings.

We meet four unique Southern women: Randa, Dot, Marlafaye and later, Jinx, their new “life coach.” They agree to meet on Randa’s verandah on Friday nights for cocktails. They all desire to escape the sameness of their day-to-day routines, as they each are going through a dramatic and difficult change in their life. They are each very different people with seemingly nothing in common, but are drawn together by fate and an impromptu happy hour! With a little encouragement, they decide it’s time to reclaim the enthusiasm for the life they’ve lost throughout the years. Over the course of six months, which are filled with laughter, hilarious misadventures, and the occasional liquid refreshment, these middle-aged women successfully bond and find the confidence to jumpstart their new lives. Together, they discover lasting friendships and a renewed determination to live in the moment. Most importantly, they realize it’s never too late to make “old friends” new. So, raise your glass to these strong women and their fierce embrace of life and say, “Cheers!” to this joyful and surprisingly touching Jones, Hope, and Wooten comedy!

CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS

• Randa Covington (stage age 49) Randa is a perfectionist and workaholic, struggling to cope with a surprise career derailment that, unfortunately, reveals that she has no life and no idea how to get one. 
• Dot Haigler (stage age 69) Dot is still reeling from her husband’s recent demise and the loss of their plans for an idyllic retirement. She also faces the unsettling prospect of starting a new life from scratch — and all alone. 
• Marlafaye Mosley (stage age 57) Earthy and boisterous, Marlafaye is a good ol’ Texas gal. She has blasted into Savannah in the wake of losing her tom-cattin’ husband to a 23-year-old dental hygienist. The strength of her desire to establish a new life is equaled only by her desire to wreak a righteous revenge on her ex.
• Jinx Jenkins (stage age 53) Also new to town, Jinx, a spunky ball of fire, offers her services as a much-needed life coach for these women. However, blinded by her determination and efforts to get their lives on track, she overlooks the fact that she’s the one most in need of sage advice.
• Randa’s Grandmother (non-speaking role; stage age 81) Grandmother of Randa who appears and dies. Elegant matriarch of powerful, southern family.

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The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Come audition for this contemporary musical straight out of Putnman County. Yes, the Putnam County Spelling Bee.

PTC is holding open auditions for all roles. We encourage actors of all backgrounds and identities to audition as we strive to reflect the diversity of our community and beyond.

Audition focus is on vocals and acting side. This is not a dance heavy show (principally stage movement) so basic movement skills are required.

Audition Dates/Times

General Auditions

• Saturday, June 7, 2025 – 10:00 am – 1 pm
• Sunday, June 8, 2025 – 4 pm – 7 pm
• Monday, June 9, 2025 – 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Note: Additional times to be added as needed.

Callbacks

Callbacks are by invitation only and will be held as needed.

• Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 10:00 am

Audition Location

To be announced upon confirmation of location

Auditions – What to Prepare

Please prepare the following for the audition:

• 32 bars of an upbeat song from a musical of your choice (not Spelling Bee). Please bring music track as we will not be having an accompanist for the initial audition. Make sure your phone is blue tooth compatible or bring a thumb drive.
• Perform the a side of your choice if you are interested in a named character. Download the sides from our website. We want to hear your take on the character described in this document. This is just a single line or two. We prefer memorized, but you can hold the page in your hand.

Sign Up for Appointment / Forms

Auditions appointments are scheduled in six minute time slots. The location will be added as soon as we confirm the audition location availability.
Must be 17 yrs or older to audition.

Sign up for you appointment today using the following link:

Please download and complete the audition application form. Bring this along with your resume and headshot (can be a printed snapshot) to the audition.

Sides to be available soon.

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