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Next Audition

Artifice @ HHT

4 Men and 4 Women      

AUDITIONS: Saturday, March 18, 2023 

1:00 – 4:00 PM 

Callbacks immediately following

About the Show

Struggling artist Payne Showers finally gets his Big Break. He dies. Fortunately, Payne's death greatly inflates the value of his work. Unfortunately, his estranged wife, Maggie, must sell it all to avoid bankruptcy. Just days before the auction, Maggie and her high-strung gallery manager, Richard, host a private showing. The guests of honor are influential newspaper maven Judith Fontaine; the fabulously rich real estate mogul Mick Fitzgerald; Trent, a gorgeous but dim-witted soap opera actor; Graciela, a streetwise cocktail waitress; and Emma, a humorless art critic. To Maggie's delight, Mick Fitzgerald buys dozens of paintings. Not only will the deal rescue her financially, but Judith Fontaine is covering the story. The resulting publicity will put Maggie's gallery on the map! At this point, the only thing that could go wrong would be if Payne Showers were to walk through the door. Then Payne Showers walks through the door. Artifice is a farcical take on celebrity and success and an affectionate tribute to loyalty and love.   

Rehearsals

Rehearsals will begin Thursday, March 23 and will be held five days a week, Monday through Thursday from 7 - 10 PM and Sunday from 1 - 4 PM, unless otherwise scheduled by the director. All rehearsals will take place at Helen Hocker Theater.

Production Schedule

April 28 - May 7

6 Shows: 4 Friday & Saturday / 2 Sunday Matinee

Schedule Auditions with the HHT Box Office

Scripts can be checked out in advance. See the additional information section below for details. To schedule your audition call 785.251.5990.

Announcing the Cast List

Helen Hocker Theater will post the cast list on our website and Facebook pages Monday, March 20 at 12PM.  

TCT/HHT website: topekacivictheatre.com/artifice

If you are on the cast list, information about accepting your role and your first rehearsal time will be listed there as well. 

Available Roles

  • TBA

UPCOMING AUDITIONS

Elephant & Piggie's "We are in a Play!" @ TCT

Flexible size cast (5-10 actors possible) with multiple male and female roles    

AUDITIONS: Saturday, March 25, 2023 

1:00 – 4:00 PM 

Callbacks immediately following

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee @ TCT

Flexible cast with multiple male and female roles      

AUDITIONS: Saturday, April 15, 2023 

1:00 – 4:00 PM 

Callbacks immediately following

Blithe Spirit @ TCT

8 Men, 5 Women and 1 Boy      

AUDITIONS: Saturday, April 22, 2023 

1:00 – 4:00 PM 

Callbacks immediately following

-- additional 2022/2023 season productions will be added soon --

 

Additional information

What to expect

What to expect

What to expect

You will be asked to read scenes in small groups. You do not need to have anything memorized and you will be allotted time to read through the lines with your group/partner prior. 

What to Bring

What to expect

What to expect

  • Pencil
  • Wear comfortable clothes and proper shoes if auditioning for a musical
  • Music for Pianist (Musicals only)
  • Calendar - You will be asked to provide your availability and indicate any conflicts with rehearsals at auditions
  • An open mind

Musicals

What to expect

Check Out a Script

Please come prepared with a song (16 measures or more). It is preferred that you sing a song from the show, but not required. An accompanist will be provided for auditions. Your audition will also contain choreography, which will consist of learning and then performing a short dance routine in a small group.

Check Out a Script

Schedule an audition at HHT

Check Out a Script

 Scripts are available two to four weeks prior to auditions through the Box Office.

A refundable fee of $10 is required for HHT or $25 for TCT. Scripts may be checked out for three business days.

If the script is returned after 5 PM on the third business day, the deposit will be considered payment and is nonrefundable. Scripts returned on schedule will have their deposit refunded.

Schedule an audition at HHT

Schedule an audition at HHT

Schedule an audition at HHT

 Email Kari Johnson at Kari@TopekaCivicTheatre.com 

or call 785.251.5990 

Monday - Friday 10 AM - 5 PM. 

Schedule an audition at tct

Schedule an audition at HHT

Schedule an audition at HHT

 Call the Box Office at 785.357.5211  Tuesday - Friday: 10 AM - 6 PM. 

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