Santa Cruz Shoestring Players AUDITIONS for George Washington's Teeth

AUDITIONS

Santa Cruz Shoestring Players

George Washington’s Teeth

A Comedy — First Show of the 2026–27 Season

DIRECTED BY Susan Voorhees	AUDITIONS September 7 & 8, 6:30 PM
LOCATION Community Performance & Art Center (CPAC)	ROLES 5 Women; 1 Man (Voice-Over Only)

About the Show

With time running out to renew their lease, the women of the beleaguered New Bunion Historical Society must find creative ways to snare new members and lure visitors to their sleepy New England town. When a set of George Washington’s dentures turns up in the hands of an unexpected rival, the ladies of the society brace themselves for all-out war. Heartfelt and historic, this farce proves that our differences don’t divide us — they make us strong.

Role Descriptions

•      Hester Bunion: Older female. President and oldest member of the New Bunion Historical Society.

•      Ann Mather: Female, 50s or up. One-time trophy wife of a wealthy townsman.

•      Edie Plotz: Middle-aged female. Florist and narcoleptic; an expert on all affairs of the town.

•      Jess Wilder: College-aged female. Nonconformist.

•      Louisa Tye: 50s or up, Black female. Descendant of New Bunion settlers; scholar.

•      Mayor Ronald Rice, Big Jim & Announcer: Male, any age, capable of creating three distinct character voices. Does not appear onstage — voice-over only — but the role will be performed live rather than pre-recorded.

What to Prepare

•      Cold readings and stage movement direction

•      A short monologue, one minute maximum — bring your own, or one will be provided

•      You may attend either or both audition nights

•      Shoestring does not precast — all roles are cast from auditions

Casting & Rehearsal Timeline

•      Cast announced: Thursday, September 10

•      Rehearsals begin: Monday, September 14 (first reading), then Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays at 6:30 PM

•      Tech week: October 25–29

Performance Dates

October 29 (7:00 PM) · October 30 (7:00 PM) · October 31 (3:00 PM) · November 1 (3:00 PM) · November 6 (7:00 PM) · November 7 (7:00 PM) · November 8 (3:00 PM)

Shoestring is committed to diverse, inclusive casting. Auditions are open to all performers regardless of age, sex, identity, ethnicity, disability, race, national origin, or sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by law, subject to legitimate casting objectives.

Community Performance & Art Center (CPAC) — 1250 W. Continental Road, Green Valley, AZ 85622

520-399-1750  ·  info@santacruzshoestringplayers.org  ·  www.santacruzshoestringplayers.org

Questions about this production? Contact director Susan Voorhees at smvaz@aol.com

 

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