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Good Theater and Out There Theater Company are pleased to announce auditions for an evening of one-act plays by Charles Busch:

Vampire Lesbians of Sodom
Sleeping Beauty or Coma

We are seeking bold, playful performers to bring these wildly theatrical worlds to life.

AUDITION DATE

• Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2026

• Time: 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM

• Callbacks will take place on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 from 6:00 - 9:30 PM

LOCATION

Good Theater at Stevens Square
631 Stevens Avenue
Portland, ME 04103

IMPORTANT AUDITION INFORMATION

• Advance sign-up is required. Audition times are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. If you have any scheduling constraints or accessibility needs, please let us know, and we will do our best to accommodate you.

• Please note, audition requests must be submitted through the audition form. Requests made through email, social media, or other channels will not be processed. 

• Due to time constraints, walk-ins will not be accommodated.

• Sides will be provided in advance to allow actors time to prepare.

• Please indicate on the audition form which roles you are most interested in.

• All roles are paid.

PRODUCTION TIMELINE

• Rehearsals begin June 2026

• Performance Run: July 16 – August 9, 2026

• Performances are scheduled: Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7 PM and Sundays at 2 PM

WHAT TO EXPECT

• Auditions will consist of prepared readings from provided sides

• No monologue required

• Please bring a headshot and résumé (a recent photo is perfectly fine)

CASTING OVERVIEW

• We are seeking 8 performers to play multiple roles across both one-acts. Gender is fluid within casting. 

• Performers of all gender identities are encouraged to audition for any role.

• We are actively interested in seeing actors and drag performers.

ROLES

Sleeping Beauty or Coma

• MISS THICK

• ENID WETWHISTLE

• SEBASTIAN LORE

• FAUNA ALEXANDER

• IAN MCKENZIE

• ANTHEA ARLO

• BARRY POSNER

• CRAIG PRINCE

Vampire Lesbians of Sodom

• LA CONDESA — a silent screen vamp

• MADELEINE ASTARTE — a stage actress

• ALI — a guard

• HUJAR — a guard

• VIRGIN SACRIFICE

• THE SUCCUBUS — a monster

• KING CARLISLE — a silent movie idol

• ETIENNE — a butler

• RENNE VAIN — a starlet

• OATSIE CAREWE — a gossip columnist

• ZACK — a chorus boy

• PJ — a chorus boy

• DANNY — a chorus boy

• TRACY — an aspiring singer

DOUBLING

Each performer will play multiple roles across the evening.

Possible doubling may look like:

• Actor One: Miss Thick / Etienne / Danny

• Actor Two: Enid / La Condesa

• Actor Three: Sebastian / King Carlisle

• Actor Four: Fauna / Madeleine

• Actor Five: Ian / Oatsie

• Actor Six: Barry / Ali / PJ

• Actor Seven: Anthea / Renee

• Actor Eight: Craig / Hujar / Zack

Exact doubling will be determined during casting.

COMMITMENT TO INCLUSIVE CASTING

Good Theater and Out There Theater Company are committed to inclusive and equitable casting practices.

Performers of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ages, body types, and abilities are encouraged to audition.

ACCESSIBILITY

Stevens Square Theater is wheelchair accessible at street level. Accessible parking is available in the lot behind the Stevens Square Community Center off Walton Street.

If you would benefit from accommodations during the audition process such as seating, step-free access, or alternate materials, please indicate this on the audition form so we can support your participation.

REHEARSAL ENVIRONMENT

We strive to maintain a professional and respectful rehearsal space grounded in clear communication and mutual respect.

We look forward to meeting you and creating something theatrical, joyful, and deliciously over-the-top together!

GENERAL AUDITIONS:

Please note, Good Theater will be hosting our annual open auditions for our 2026-27 Season in May. We will send out details and a sign up form in the spring.