AUDITION NOTICE
MCC Theatre & Film Arts
Witch
Written by Jen Silverman
Directed by Amie Bjorklund
Picasso at the Lapin Agile
Written by Steve Martin
Directed by Joshua Murphy
Auditions - Wednesday January 21 @ 6:00 PM
Callbacks - Thursday January 22 @ 6:00 PM
Mesa Community College
MCC Theatre - Lobby
1833 W Southern Ave, Mesa, AZ, 85202
Auditions
Please come prepared with one 60 second monologue.
If you do not have a prepared monologue please come at 7:30pm on 1/21 and you will be seen.
Callbacks
Be prepared to read from provided sides
If you were unable to attend the auditions on Wednesday please arrive before 6pm on Thursday and we will get you a time to be seen that day.
PLEASE NOTE - If you are cast you must sign up for the appropriate section of THP 201AA
Casting Priorities: In casting, the Theatre & Film Arts Department of MCC prioritizes matriculating students first and foremost. Each semester we do cast a limited number of community members, but community members should be advised that the department will prioritize casting of students first. If cast, community members would also need to enroll in MCC's production class -- THP201AA.
If you have questions please contact us at theatre@mesacc.edu
Signup
Please complete the audition form and signup for a timeslot.
Witch
Rehearsals begin on January 26, 2026 with an initial company meeting that same day at 5pm.
The standard rehearsal schedule will be Sunday - Thursday 6pm - 10pm
Tech begins March 4. There are six performances between March 13 and 28.
Synopsis
A charming devil arrives in the quiet village of Edmonton with a simple offer: your soul for your deepest wish. The townspeople are quick to line up, but he finds an unexpected challenge in Elizabeth, an outcast whom everyone already believes to be a "witch." Unlike the others, her soul is not for sale. As this unlikely pair—the clever devil and the woman with nothing to lose—spar and flirt, the play explodes with dark humor and incisive wit.
A modern fable for a cynical age, Witch asks a timeless question: what is the price of a soul, and what is its true value when hope is so hard to find? Prepare for a smart and spellbinding play that casts an intoxicating spell and debates how much our souls are worth when hope is hard to come by.
Character Breakdown
Elizabeth Sawyer: The outcast "witch" of the village, labeled and cast out, she is exasperated but not easily bought by Scratch.
Scratch (The Devil): A charismatic, young, salesman-like devil who arrives to bargain for souls, forming an unexpected connection with Elizabeth.
Sir Arthur Banks: A wealthy, powerful, boisterous older man (50s-60s) clinging to tradition; father to Cuddy.
Cuddy Banks: Sir Arthur's shy, eccentric, Morris-dancing son (20s-30s), secretly in love with Frank and jealous of his position.
Frank Thorney: A confident, charming, and ruthless young man (20s-30s) favored by Sir Arthur, ambitious, and secretly married to Winnifred.
Winnifred: Sir Arthur's pragmatic servant (20s-30s), resigned to her situation and secretly married to Frank.
Picasso at the Lapin Agile
Rehearsals begin on March 23, 2026 with an initial company meeting that same day at 5pm.
The standard rehearsal schedule will be Sunday - Thursday 6pm - 10pm
Tech begins April 22. There are six performances between May 1 and 9.
Synopsis
What would happen if Albert Einstein and Pablo Picasso met in a Parisian café in 1904, just before they changed the world forever? In his hilarious and insightful play, comedy legend Steve Martin imagines this improbable rendezvous. As these two titans of the 20th century debate art, science, and the nature of genius, they discover their groundbreaking ideas have more in common than they ever imagined. A witty, surreal, and surprisingly profound comedy that proves that sometimes, the smartest people in the room can also be the funniest.
Character Breakdown
Freddy: Bartender/owner; grounded, “regular guy” energy with sneaky intelligence and surprising insight.
Gaston: Older barfly; blunt, bawdy, appetite-driven.
Germaine: Waitress; Freddy's girlfriend, thoughtful, sensual, sharper than the room expects.
Albert Einstein 25-ish. Big aspirations: Curious, earnest, socially “other,” trying to translate big ideas for small talk.
Suzanne: 19-ish; Picasso devotee (and ex-hookup) who arrives wounded, angry, magnetic, and brilliant.
Sagot: Picasso’s art dealer; hustler-brain, profit-forward, always “working” the room like it’s a marketplace.
Pablo Picasso: 23-ish painter; charismatic, ego-powered, seductive, competitive - genius who knows he’s genius.
Charles Dabernow Schmendiman: Would-be inventor; grand dreams, little substance.
The Countess: Elegant intellect; the rare person who genuinely tracks Einstein and meets him as an equal.
A Female Admirer: An admirer Picasso assumes is a fan of his.
A Visitor: Polite time-crasher; comfortable singing some Elvis.
MCC Theatre & Film Arts practices and supports diverse, non-traditional casting.
Actors of all backgrounds and identities are encouraged to audition.
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