Open Auditions for The Other Place

by Sharr White


Directed by Joe Garoutte

Auditions will be held on
Sunday, February 15
Check-in starts at 2:00 - Auditions start at 2:30

Monday, February 16
Check-in starts at 6:30 - Auditions start at 7:00

The Bingen Theater - 210 Oak St Bingen WA, 98605

Rehearsals begin the week of March 16

We are casting this earlier than we can begin rehearsals in the space so that you may begin memorizing as soon as possible. This is a tight rehearsal time frame, so early memorization   is very important.


Performances are May 1, 2, 8, 9, 15 & 16 at 7:30pm.

May 3 & 10 are Sunday Matinees at 2:00 pm

There will be a mandatory set strike on Sunday, May 17


This is an open audition, no need to prepare anything ahead of time. We will be reading sides from the script. If you arrive early you'll have some extra time to read through the sides.


Below is an audition form you can fill out online. That means you won't need to do it when you arrive; you'll just need to check in with someone to let us know you're here. If you would rather fill out the form in person, please make sure you show up at least 30 minutes early to get that done and handed in before we start auditions. This helps us stay organized and move things along smoothly. (It also gives you time to settle into the space and get a chance to feel a bit more comfortable.)


SYNOPSIS-

Juliana Smithton is a brilliant neurologist on the verge of a major professional breakthrough when her life takes a disorienting turn. During a lecture to colleagues at an exclusive beach resort, she glimpses an enigmatic young woman in a yellow bikini amid a sea of business suits. Step by step, a mystery unravels as contradictory evidence, blurred truths, and fragmented memories collide in a cottage on the windswept shores of Cape Cod.


CHARACTERS-

Juliana Smithton (Female presenting, 50s–60s)
A formidable, brilliant neurologist. Witty, controlled, and deeply self-assured. As the play progresses, her certainty erodes, revealing vulnerability, denial, and emotional fracture. This is a demanding lead role requiring stamina, and a wide emotional range.
Age flexible within reason based on casting.


Ian Smithton (Male presenting, 50s–60s)
Juliana’s husband, a physician. Thoughtful, and grounded, he often serves as Juliana’s emotional counterweight. His steady presence masks deeper complexities as the lines between truth and perception begin to blur.
Age flexible; should be plausibly contemporaneous with Juliana.


A Woman (Female presenting, late teens through 40s)
A highly versatile role encompassing multiple characters, including a mysterious young woman who disrupts Juliana’s sense of reality, as well as other figures from her professional and personal life. Requires strong transformation skills, emotional nuance, and the ability to shift seamlessly between ages, tones, and timelines.
Age flexible; actor must credibly portray a range of ages and roles.


A Man (Male presenting, 30s through 50s)
A multi-role character portraying several individuals, including colleagues and authority figures from Juliana’s world. Requires clarity, adaptability, and grounded presence, as these characters help anchor -or destabilize- Juliana’s perception of events.
Age flexible; actor should be able to convincingly embody multiple ages and statuses.



On-line Audition Form

General information about our Auditions

Big Britches Productions is always looking for new people to come play! Whether you’ve "tread the boards" for years or are new to the stage, we want to encourage everyone to audition. 


WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

  • At some auditions you will cold read from sides from the show and some directors prefer you prepare sides from the show or a monologue or a song for a musical production. Be sure to keep an eye on this Auditions page for the particular show you are interested in.
  • We know that it can be disappointing not to get a part. (We've been there!) If we have more people audition than roles available, directors have to weigh several factors when choosing a cast. We encourage you to come and audition often. Just because you weren’t right for one role doesn’t mean that you won’t be perfect for another. 
  • Keep your options open when auditioning. It is easy to say “there’s no part for me” or “I’m too old, young, tall, short, etc. for this role” but you never know what the director has in mind and you could be just what they are looking for in a role. 
  • We also like to encourage performers to get involved in the production side of shows. Helping backstage, with props, in the booth, or as a stage manager is a great way to get involved with the theatre. 
  • It's a good idea to come prepared with your calendar so you can mark any conflicts you may have with a proposed rehearsal schedule. We know people have lives outside the theater and do our best to accommodate people's conflicts.