Kirkwood Theatre Guild Auditions
Auditions: Sunday, November 8, 2026 at 12:00PM-3:00PM and Monday, November 9, 2026 6:30PM-9:30PM
Callbacks will be by invitation only on:
Sunday November 15, 2026 at 12:00PM-3:00PM [Play On!]
Monday, November 16, 2026 at 6:30PM-9:20PM [The Constant Wife]
Location: Legion Hall Post #156, 314 S. Clay Rd., Kirkwood, MO 63122
- Auditions will be scheduled in 30-minute increments and auditioners will be seen individually in the order of arrival.
- Auditions will consist of individual reading of sides from the script with a reader.
- SCHEDULED AUDITIONS WILL TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER WALK-INS.
- Make your audition appointment. Use the online sign-up at KTG Audition Signup If audition times are filled or you are unable to attend, please email auditions@ktg-onstage.org to see if an audition may still be possible.
- Review character descriptions below
- Download and fill out the KTG Audition Form. Please bring your completed Audition Form (w/PHOTO attached – selfies are fine!) to the audition. Forms will also be available to complete at the auditions if you do not have the ability to print one prior to the auditions.
- Audition Sides will be made available on this site by October 29th (at the latest) and hard copies will be available at the audition as well. The auditioner will be considered for all roles for which they are appropriate, unless the actor specifies limitations on their audition form. Audition tip: Please familiarize yourself with the show prior to auditions!
ARRIVE 10 MINUTES BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT.
LATE ARRIVALS WILL BE CONSIDERED WALK-INS.
Rehearsals for KTG productions this season will take place at the American Legion Hall (314 S. Clay Rd., Kirkwood, MO 63122) and Kirkwood Community Center (111 S. Geyer Road, Kirkwood, MO 63122).
*Please do not audition if you are not available for all performances
*Be very specific about any conflicts. Tech Week is mandatory unless the conflict has been considered and pre-approved by the director.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE EMAIL auditions@ktg-onstage.org
SHOW INFORMATION AND CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS
Play On! By Rick Abbot
Directed by Molly Winger
Performance Dates: January 22 – 31, 2027
Rehearsals begin November 30, 2026 and will take place on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings.
A local community theater is producing a new whodunnit, Murder Most Foul, but the novice playwright, who granted the rights to perform her play for free, continues to meddle in the shaky production through dress rehearsal and even on opening night! The cast and crew must band together to salvage the production in the name of community theater!
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
Agnes or August ("Aggie/Auggie") Manville: (female- or male-presenting, 30's+) a community theater stage manager and prompter. Wears many technical theater hats, but can never complete one task before being needed on another.
Geraldine or Gerald ("Gerry") Dunbar: (female- or male-presenting, 30's+) a community theater director. Continually challenged to maintain patience to lead the troupe.
Henry Benish: (male-presenting, 40's+) a character actor, plays "Lord Dudley". Polly's overly-supportive husband, but is able to see reason.
Polly Benish: (female-presenting, 40's+) a character actress, plays "Lady Margaret". Personal friend of playwright Phyllis, uses friendship to indulge her desires to be a diva.
Marla ("Smitty") Smith: (female-presenting, teens-20's) a supporting player, plays "Doris the maid". Studious, obedient, but driven.
Saul Watson: (male-presenting, 30's+) plays "Doctor Rex Forbes", a villain. Intellectual, wants to put on a good play. Can't resist pushing people's buttons (especially Polly’s). N.B., This role features a stage kiss with Violet.
Billy Carewe: (male-presenting, 20's+) plays "Stephen Sellers", a juvenile. A promising young actor. Attracted to his romantic leading lady Violet behind the scenes. N.B., This role features stage kisses with Violet.
Violet Imbry: (female-presenting, 20's+) plays "Diana Lasseter", an ingénue. Not an intellectual, but a team player. Attracted to her romantic leading man Billy behind the scenes. N.B., this role features stage kisses with Billy and Saul.
Louise or Louis Peary: (female- or male-presenting, 30's+) a sound, lighting, and scenic technician. No-nonsense, straight-shooter, if a little surly.
Phyllis Montague: (female-presenting, 40's+) a novice playwright in the community. Fancies herself the next great playwright, but doesn't sympathize with the process of putting on a community show. N.B., Age ranges listed are guidelines for relative ages among the ensemble.
The Constant Wife by W. Somerset Maugham
Directed by Ken Lopinot
Performance Dates: March 12 – 21, 2027
Rehearsals begin January 25, 2027 and will take place on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
Set in London during the summer of 1926, The Constant Wife is a sparkling comedy of manners filled with wit, sophisticated relationships, and unforgettable characters. Strong comic timing and an ear for language are more important than perfect British accents.
DIRECTOR'S NOTE
This production emphasizes wit, relationships, and the social "game" played by people who know exactly how society expects them to behave. We are seeking actors who enjoy character work, ensemble collaboration, and sophisticated comedy.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
CONSTANCE MIDDLETON: (Playing Age: 35–42) Elegant, intelligent, and effortlessly composed. Constance is the emotional and intellectual center of the play. She rarely raises her voice because she never has to. She observes everything, thinks several moves ahead, and quietly controls every situation.
Looking for: Exceptional comic timing, Strong emotional restraint, Comfort with sophisticated dialogue
JOHN MIDDLETON: (Playing Age: 40–48) A successful Harley Street surgeon. Attractive, confident, and accustomed to admiration. John genuinely loves his wife but assumes the rules of marriage favor him. He is also casually messy with his personal belongings: gloves may be tossed onto furniture, his cigarette case may be misplaced, and he relies on the household around him to restore order.
Looking for: Natural charm and confidence, Strong chemistry with Constance, Ability to balance comedy with genuine vulnerability, Physical ease with John's absent-minded, untidy habits
BERNARD KERSAL: (Playing Age: 43–52) A successful businessman who has traveled the world. Quietly confident, dependable, and thoughtful. Bernard is perhaps the only man who truly understands Constance as an equal.
Looking for: Warm, grounded presence, Doesn’t quite fit in, Understated charisma
MARTHA CULVER: (Playing Age: 28–36) Constance's younger sister. Bright, outspoken, emotional, and occasionally impulsive. She says what everyone else is thinking.
Looking for: Excellent comic instincts, High energy, Strong reactions and expressive personality, Quick pacing
MARIE-LOUISE DURHAM: (Playing Age: 24–32) Beautiful, fashionable, and charming. She enjoys admiration. In fact, she seeks it.
Looking for: Graceful stage presence, Strong physical storytelling, Balance of innocence and self-awareness, Good comic timing
BARBARA FAWCETT: (Playing Age: 38–48) A successful interior decorator and close friend of Constance. Practical, perceptive, and refreshingly modern in her outlook.
Looking for: Dry wit, Calm authority, Excellent ensemble skills, Natural conversational style
MORTIMER DURHAM: (Playing Age: 40–50) Marie-Louise's husband. A respected professional whose emotions frequently get ahead of his judgment. Role only appears in Act 2. Great role with a small rehearsal commitment
Looking for: Strong comic frustration, Physical comedy ability, Range between confidence and embarrassment
MRS. CULVER: (Playing Age: 60–75) Mother of Constance and Martha. Intelligent, worldly, observant, and delightfully amused by human behavior. One of the play's funniest roles.
Looking for: Outstanding comic timing, Warmth and authority, Comfort with sophisticated language
BENTLEY: (Playing Age: 50–70) The Middleton family's loyal butler. Efficient, discreet, and observant. Bentley quietly witnesses nearly everything while maintaining impeccable professionalism. Very few lines but appears frequently
Looking for: Strong stage presence, Excellent timing, Ability to communicate with minimal dialogue