Audition
The Bell Tower Theater is always looking for talented individuals for our productions. If you act, sing or play an instrument, let us know, and maybe next time we’ll see you on the stage. These are not volunteer positions; all adult performers at the Bell Tower Theater are paid. It’s not a lot of money, but we believe that artists should be compensated for their time and talent.
Check out this page for up-to-date information on auditions for upcoming shows.
Young Actors
Kids ages 7 to 18 can be involved in our youth programs.
For information on our youth theater classes for kids in Kindergarten through Eighth grades, check out Kids Take the Stage.
For participation in our summer musicals for kids for kids ages 8 to 18, check out our Free Summer Musical Program.
Adult Actors
We are always looking for new talent!
Bell Tower Theater 2027 Audition Information
Bell Tower Theater is holding open auditions for all 5 of the shows in our 2027 season (30 roles in all). Anyone aged 18 and over is invited to join us in October.
Dates/Times: Sunday, October 18 beginning at 5:00 pm and Monday, October 19 beginning at 6:30 pm. All auditioners should plan to arrive at the start time.
***Actors wishing to audition but who are unavailable to arrive at one of the times listed above should call the Bell Tower Theater at 563-588-3377 to make appropriate arrangements.
Location: Bell Tower Theater, 2728 Asbury Rd. Please enter through the front door (facing Asbury Rd).
Audition Forms: All auditioners are asked to complete an audition form. We recomend you download it from below and complete it ahead of time. Forms will also be available at the auditions.
Age Range: Please note the ages listed below are the age of the characters not necessarily the age of actors.
Audition Monologues: Each auditioner is asked to prepare a 1-2 minute comedic monologue. A sample is posted below but auditioners are free to prepare any comedic monologue of their choice.
***Auditioners may be asked to do a cold read or improv exercise as well.
Callbacks: Since these shows cover all of 2027, callbacks are not yet scheduled. If callbacks are needed, auditioners will be contacted to schedule a time.
Rehearsals: The Bell Tower Theater typically rehearses Sunday afternoons and Monday-Thursday evenings but no dates or times are set in stone. Final rehearsal schedules will be determined in part by the availability of cast members. See each show below for anticipated rehearsal start dates.
Performances: See the listing below for details on dates. Performer call time is typically 90 minutes prior to the start of the performance.
Payment: All Bell Tower Theater actors are paid. For 2027 the stipend is $40 per performance. All of these shows have 11 performances so the stipend will be $440.
2026 Shows
All 2026 shows are cast.
2027 Shows
The Fiancé by Emily Bohannon February 12 to 28, 2027
Director: Michelle Blanchard Anticipated Rehearsal Start Date: January 6, 2027
Widow Bea, her divorced daughter Joan and her newly-single granddaughter Alex are finally able to spend more time together when Bea moves to a retirement home. Bea gets to live the city life she always dreamed of, but what will her family think when she starts spending time with the man next door?
Roles:
Bea: 70s-80s, female presenting, a widow from the country who has just moved to the city and is looking to live her best life near her family and working on checking things off her bucket list. This role includes some intimacy.
Joan: 50s-60s, female presenting. Bea’s daughter, a recent divorcee. Very much a “middle generation” woman navigating the changes in the relationships around her (not always gracefully).
Alex: 20s-30s, female presenting. Bea’s granddaughter, Joan’s daughter. A recently single young doctor taking on the world of online dating and enjoying having her grandmother close.
Malcolm: 50s-60s, male presenting, Joan’s ex-husband and Alex’s father, but Bea still considers him part of the family. He and Joan started out as friends, and he is trying to find a way back to being friends after the divorce.
Doug: 70s-80s, male presenting, a recent widower. Bea’s neighbor and the president of the Pinochle League in the senior living facility he and Bea now live in. A happy accomplice to completing Bea’s bucket list. This role includes some intimacy.
Performances Times
Thursdays February 18, 25 7:30 pm
Fridays February 12, 19, 26 7:30 pm
Saturday February 27 2:00 pm
Saturdays February 13, 20 7:30 pm
Sundays February 14, 21, 28 2:00 pm
The Cottage by Sandy Ruskin April 16 to May 2, 2027
Director: Chelsea Middendorf Anticipated Rehearsal Start Date: March 7, 2027
Mistaken identities, scandalous secrets and nonstop hilarity. When Sylvia and Beau escape to a cozy countryside cottage to start anew, unexpected guests—and outrageous revelations—turn their plans upside down. It’s a whirlwind of witty chaos and charming mischief with love (mostly) conquering all.
Roles:
Sylvia: 20-30s, female presenting. A lovely and rash romantic.
Beau: 20-30s, male presenting. Perhaps the best-looking man in Britain.
Marjorie: female presenting, 30s. Eight months pregnant, pragmatic, and a tad spicy.
Clarke: 40-60’s, male presenting. A distinguished gent with a lover’s spirit.
Dierdre: 20-30’s, female presenting. An awfully pretty, sometimes wise nincompoop.
Richard: 30-40s, male presenting. Murderous, yet gentle soul.
Performances Times
Thursdays April 22, 29 7:30 pm
Fridays April 16, 23, 30 7:30 pm
Saturday May 1 2:00 pm
Saturdays April 17, 24 7:30 pm
Sundays April 18, 25, May 2 2:00 pm
I Left My Dignity in My Other Purse By Shelley Chester August 13 to 29, 2027
Director: Sue Riedel Anticipated Rehearsal Start Date: July 6, 2027
Ah, retirement! The time we all look forward to – until it all goes to hell in a handbasket. When Ruth wakes up four days after her retirement party and can’t remember a thing, she embarks on a hysterical yet agonizing journey to reveal what happened during those four horrible days. Wickedly funny dialogue and uproarious antics make this show a must see!
Roles:
Ruth Baker: 66, female presenting. Professional businesswoman, funny, deadpan, strong and naïve to all technology.
Marge: 60s, female presenting. Retired best friend of Ruth. Very strong take-charge woman.
Maya: 50-60s, female presenting. Jewish and rich. An instigator by accident. Maya is clueless and has no filter.
Roy: late 60s-early 70s, male presenting. Distinguished, very charismatic and madly in love with Ruth.
Delivery Man, et al: 20s-40s, male presenting (most of the time). This actor will play 10 different roles.
Performances Times
Thursdays August 19, 26 7:30 pm
Fridays August 13, 20, 27 7:30 pm
Saturday August 28 2:00 pm
Saturdays August 14, 21 7:30 pm
Sundays August 15, 22, 29 2:00 pm
Honky Tonk Hissy Fit By Jones Hope Wooten October 8 to 24, 2027
Director: Sue Riedel Anticipated Rehearsal Start Date: August 30, 2027
The tiny town of Doublewide, Texas has grown to 17 mobile homes and a farmers’ market, and now they are becoming a tourist destination. Just when things are looking up –– the rug is pulled out from under them. This delightful show has a heap of hilarity with a whole lot of heart.
Roles:
Big Ethel Satterwhite: 60s, female presenting. Gruff, no-nonsense
Georgia Dean Rudd: 40s-50s, female presenting. Gregarious ball of fire, owns the diner and is constantly trying to doge Nash’s marriage proposals
Lark Barken: 20s, female presenting. Sweet, naïve. A health nut who goes a bit off the rails when she discovers caffeine.
Norwayne “Baby” Crumpler: 40s-50s, male presenting. Large man, good ole boy
Haywood Sloggett: 70s, male presenting. Grumpy old man with a crush on Caprice
Jovetta Crumpler: 40s, female presenting. Driven and overworked mayor of Doublewide
Caprice Crumpler: 70s, female presenting. Gaudy, loud, aspiring actress
Nash Sloggett: 40s-50s, male presenting. Haywood’s son. Used to date Georgia Dean and now wants to marry her
Harper Channing: 30s, female presenting. A sleek, villainous outsider representing a major development corporation.
Performances Times
Thursdays October 14, 21 7:30 pm
Fridays October 8, 15, 22 7:30 pm
Saturday October 23 2:00 pm
Saturdays October 9, 16 7:30 pm
Sundays October 10, 17, 24 2:00 pm
How to Survive Your Family at Christmas By William Missouri Downs December 3 to 19, 2027
Director: Sue Riedel Anticipated Rehearsal Start Date: October 25, 2027
Loretta hasn’t been home since she left for college 2 years ago. Now her Harvard law student boyfriend insists they travel to Chicago to meet her blue-collar parents. What follows is a very funny holiday collision of manners, misunderstandings, bruised egos and, the one thing everyone needs to survive the holidays, forgiveness.
Roles:
Loretta: 20s, female presenting. A brainy college student who ran to Harvard and is coming back for the first time in years
Jerry: 50s, male presenting. Loretta’s dad, A stern, hot-headed hat salesman
Rosy: 50s, female presenting. Jerry’s wife & Loretta’s mom. A sweetly-nutty housewife
Langdon: late 20s-early 30s, male presenting: Loretta’s boyfriend. Harvard law student born and bred in a wealthy East Coast family.
Father Ramona: 30s-70s, male presenting. A kind priest
Performances Times
Thursdays December 9, 16 7:30 pm
Fridays December 3, 10, 17 7:30 pm
Saturday December 18 2:00 pm
Saturdays December 4, 11 7:30 pm
Sundays December 5, 12, 19 2:00 pm
Adult Singers and Musicians
We are always looking for new talent, but we do not have any adult musicals scheduled through 2027. Once we have a musical scheduled, we will hold private auditions for anyone interested. All of our auditions are one-on-one so you can choose a time that works for you.
To set up a private audition, call 563-588-3377 or email at info@belltowertheater.net.