{"id":109962,"date":"2026-07-29T10:00:38","date_gmt":"2026-07-29T17:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/palomarperforms\/?p=109962"},"modified":"2026-07-29T10:12:48","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T17:12:48","slug":"theatre-auditions-fall-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/palomarperforms\/theatre-auditions-fall-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Theatre Auditions Fall 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><span style=\"color: #993300\"><strong>Tuesday, August 18 starting at 6PM.<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4>Howard Brubeck Theatre<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">This year we will be holding auditions for our two Fall theatre productions on <strong>Tuesday, August 18 starting at 6PM.<\/strong> (This is the week prior to the beginning of classes.) Callbacks for each production will follow later in the week.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #993300\"><strong>CLUE<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<pre><span style=\"color: #000000\">Based on the Screenplay by Jonathan Lynn<\/span>\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000\">Written by Sandy Rustin \u2022 Additional Material by Hunter Foster and Eric Price<\/span>\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000\">Based on the Paramount Pictures Motion Picture \u2022 Based on the Hasbro Board Game CLUE<\/span>\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000\">Directed by Michael Mufson<\/span>\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #000000\">October 2-11, 2026<\/span><\/strong><\/pre>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #993300\"><strong>Between la Rosa and the Sword<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">Written and Directed by Alejandro Moreno<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000\">Inspired by The Rivals by Richard Brinsley Sheridan<\/span><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"color: #000000\">December 4-13, 2026<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #993300\"><strong>Please Prepare:<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>A one-minute memorized monologue<\/strong> (dramatic or comedic).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">If auditioning for Entre la Rosa y la Espada also prepare <strong>one minute (or 32 bars) of a song of your choice.<\/strong> It can be musical theatre, pop, folk, rock, or another genre that best showcases their voice. You can bring your own source of recorded accompaniment or singing a cappella is perfectly acceptable.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li>Here&#8217;s a link <a href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLb5HoX-suakQ&amp;si=TtbtWfAS4yUZwp4e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">to a youtube playlist with the music from the show.<\/a> It includes both the vocal demos and the instrumental tracks. If you\u2019re planning to audition, you\u2019re welcome to use any of the instrumental versions to record yourself singing. Once you\u2019ve recorded your audition, please send it to our <a href=\"mailto:Joclineclark@gmail.com?subject=&quot;Entre La Rosa Y La Espada - audition song&quot;\">music director<\/a> for review.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000\">We employ an equity minded approach to casting and encourage people of all ethnicities, genders, ages and abilities to audition. We are looking for a variety of talents, and there will be roles for performers with different strengths.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">Both productions will have demanding rehearsal schedules including all weeknights and some Saturdays. Casting will prioritize those with no schedule conflicts. We encourage you to clear your evening schedules from classes and work.<\/span><\/p>\n<a href='https:\/\/forms.gle\/tmSCGEJUJZdP7kZr5' class='small-button smallblack' target=\"_blank\">SIGN-UP FOR A 5-MINUTE SLOT<\/a>\n<hr \/>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #993300\">DESCRIPTIONS AND SCHEDULE\u00a0 INFORMATION<\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #993300\"><strong>CLUE<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">Based on the Screenplay by Jonathan Lynn<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000\">Written by Sandy Rustin \u2022 Additional Material by Hunter Foster and Eric Price<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000\">Based on the Paramount Pictures Motion Picture \u2022 Based on the Hasbro Board Game CLUE<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000\">Directed by Michael Mufson<\/span><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"color: #000000\">October 2-11, 2026<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">It\u2019s a dark and stormy night, and our cast of oddball characters has been invited to a very unusual dinner party. Each of the guests has an alias, the butler offers a variety of weapons, and the host is, well, dead. So, whodunit? Join the iconic oddballs known as Scarlet, Plum, White, Green, Peacock and Mustard as they race to find the murderer in Boddy Manor before the body count stacks up. Based on the cult classic film and the popular board game, Clue is a madcap comedy that will keep you guessing until the final twist.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Acting Information<\/strong> &#8211; This is a highly stylized, quick tempo, physical comedy set in the 1950s. It will require excellent memorization skills, ensemble connection, comic timing, bold gesture, honest ridiculousness and high stakes. Two roles require dialects.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993300\"><strong>Rehearsal Schedule Beginning August 24th<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Monday &#8211; Friday 6:30 &#8211; 10:30 PM<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Technical Rehearsals: September 26 &amp; 27 \u2022 10AM &#8211; 10PM<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Dress Rehearsals: September 28-October 1\u2022 5PM &#8211; 10:30 PM<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000\">Performances:<\/span><\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Friday October 2 \u2022 5:00 PM Call; 7PM Start<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Saturday October 3 \u2022 5:00 PM Call; 7PM Start<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Sunday October 4 \u2022 Noon Call; 2:00 PM Start<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Thursday October 8 \u2022 5:00 PM Call; 7PM Start<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Friday October 9 \u2022 5:00 PM Call; 7PM Start<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Saturday October 10 \u2022 5:00 PM Call; 7PM Start<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Sunday October 11\u2022 NoonCall; 2:00 PM Start &#8211; Strike the set after the show<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993300\"><strong>CHARACTERS:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong><span style=\"color: #993300\">WADSWORTH<\/span><\/strong>, a traditional British butler in every sense: uptight, formal, and &#8220;by the book:&#8217; He is the driving force in the play.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000\"><span style=\"color: #993300\"><strong>YVETTE<\/strong><\/span>, a loyal and sexy French maid.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong><span style=\"color: #993300\">COLONEL MUSTARD<\/span><\/strong>, a puffy, pompous, dense, blowhard of a military man.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000\"><span style=\"color: #993300\"><strong>MRS. WHITE<\/strong><\/span>, a pale, morbid, and tragic woman. Mrs. White may or may not be the murderer of her five ex-husbands.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000\"><span style=\"color: #993300\"><strong>MRS. PEACOCK<\/strong><\/span>, the wealthy wife of a senator. A bit batty, neurotic, and quick to hysteria.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000\"><span style=\"color: #993300\"><strong>MR. GREEN<\/strong><\/span>, a timid, yet officious, rule follower. He&#8217;s awfully anxious.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000\"><span style=\"color: #993300\"><strong>PROFESSOR PLUM<\/strong><\/span>, an arrogant academic, easily impressed by himself.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000\"><span style=\"color: #993300\"><strong>MISS SCARLET<\/strong><\/span>, a dry, sardonic D.C. madam, more interested in secrets than sex.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000\"><span style=\"color: #993300\"><strong>THE COOK<\/strong><\/span>, a gruff woman with a threatening presence.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000\"><span style=\"color: #993300\"><strong>MR. BODDY<\/strong><\/span>, a slick, Frank Sinatra, film noir-esque type<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000\"><span style=\"color: #993300\"><strong>THE MOTORIST<\/strong><\/span>, a professional driver.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong><span style=\"color: #993300\">THE UNEXPECTED COP<\/span><\/strong>, a regular joe..<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000\"><span style=\"color: #993300\"><strong>SINGING TELEGRAM GIR<\/strong><\/span>L, a tap dancer with a heart of gold.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong><span style=\"color: #993300\">CHIEF OF POLICE,<\/span><\/strong> a cop who helps to save the day.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #993300\"><strong>Between la Rosa and the Sword<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">Written and Directed by Alejandro Moreno<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000\">Inspired by The Rivals by Richard Brinsley Sheridan<\/span><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"color: #000000\">December 4-13, 2026<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">Set in the romantic world of Old California, this Chicano comedy of errors blends mistaken identities, romance, rivalry, and swordplay into a story deeply connected to the heart of California and the communities that call it home. Caught between two worlds, characters search for love, identity, and a place to belong while navigating family expectations, cultural pressures, and the question of who they truly are beneath the roles they play. Through humor, passion, and adventure, Entre la Rosa y la Espada explores the ties that bind us to family, culture, and one another. Mostly in English with some Spanish.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Acting Information<\/strong> &#8211; This is a play that has some songs, dancing and stage combat. Some characters speak some Spanish. The play requires actors with differing skill sets, so <span style=\"color: #993300\"><strong>ALL<\/strong><\/span> actors are encouraged to audition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000\">Rehearsal Schedule Beginning October 12<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Monday &#8211; Friday 6:30 &#8211; 10:30 PM \u2022 Saturdays Noon &#8211; 5:00PM (No rehearsal November 26 &amp; 27)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Technical Rehearsals: November 28 &amp; 29\u2022 10AM &#8211; 10PM<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Dress Rehearsals: November 30 &#8211; December 3 \u2022 5PM &#8211; 10:30 PM<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000\">Performances:<\/span><\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Friday December 4 \u2022 5:00 PM Call; 7PM Start<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Saturday December 5 \u2022 5:00 PM Call; 7PM Start<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Sunday December 6 \u2022 Noon Call; 2PM Start<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Thursday December 10 \u2022 5:00 PM Call; 7PM Start<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Friday December 11 \u2022 5:00 PM Call; 7PM Start<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Saturday December 12 \u2022 5:00 PM Call; 7PM Start<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Sunday December 13\u2022 Noon Call; 2 PM Start &#8211; Strike the set after the show<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993300\"><strong>Principal &amp; Featured Supporting Roles<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><strong><span style=\"color: #993300\">Lidio Huntington<\/span><\/strong> (Male, 20s\u201330s) \u2013 Lead &#8211; A wealthy Californio gentleman who secretly disguises himself as the humble ranch hand Pancracio to discover whether he can be loved for who he truly is. Intelligent, kind, romantic, and secretly an exceptional swordsman. Strong acting required. Singing and stage combat experience preferred.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><span style=\"color: #993300\"><strong>Captain Jacqueline Wellington \/ \u201cMarina\u201d<\/strong> <\/span>(Female, 20s\u201330s) \u2013 Lead &#8211; A courageous captain in the California militia who disguises herself as the humble Marina to discover Lidio\u2019s true character. Strong, witty, compassionate, and athletic. Strong acting, singing, and stage combat required.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><span style=\"color: #993300\"><strong>Do\u00f1a Eufemia Huntington<\/strong><\/span> (Female, 50s\u201370s) &#8211; Lidio\u2019s elegant and ambitious mother. Initially concerned with social status and appearances, she gradually rediscovers the importance of family, humility, and love.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><strong><span style=\"color: #993300\">General Arthur Wellington<\/span><\/strong> (Male, 50s\u201370s) Jacqueline\u2019s father and commander of California\u2019s militia. A respected military leader who values honor, courage, and integrity.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><span style=\"color: #993300\"><strong>Madame Celeste Beaumont<\/strong><\/span> (Female, 30s\u201350s) A sophisticated French aristocrat secretly leading a dangerous criminal network. Elegant, manipulative, and commanding. Strong acting and stage combat required.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><span style=\"color: #993300\"><strong>Lieutenant Bernardo<\/strong><\/span> (Male, 30s\u201350s) An honorable officer assigned to protect Madame Beaumont. Loyal to duty, yet ultimately chooses justice over blind obedience.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><span style=\"color: #993300\"><strong>Juanito<\/strong><\/span> (Male, 20s\u201340s) Lidio\u2019s loyal servant and best friend. Warm-hearted, lovable, clumsy, and unexpectedly talented. Excellent comedic timing required. Singing ability strongly preferred.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><span style=\"color: #993300\"><strong>Moni<\/strong><\/span> (Female, 20s\u201340s) Jacqueline\u2019s clever maid and closest confidante. Sharp-witted, observant, playful, and full of personality. Strong comedic timing.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><span style=\"color: #993300\"><strong>Don Hermenegildo<\/strong> <\/span>(Male, 60+) An elderly gardener who quietly serves as the moral compass of the story. Wise, gentle, deeply rooted in faith, and always tending both his roses and the hearts around him. Though he speaks little, every appearance carries emotional weight.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><span style=\"color: #993300\"><strong>Do\u00f1a Te\u00f3fila<\/strong><\/span> (Female, 40s\u201370s) \u2013 Featured Supporting &#8211; Owner of the town\u2019s beloved cantina and famous throughout Alta California for her tamales. Warm, outspoken, humorous, and fiercely protective of her patrons. She is the heart of the community, offering good food, practical wisdom, and a place where everyone belongs. Strong comedic timing preferred. May participate in ensemble singing.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><span style=\"color: #993300\"><strong>Governor of Alta California<\/strong><\/span> (Male, 40s\u201370s) Host of the Governor\u2019s Ball and respected leader of Alta California.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><span style=\"color: #993300\"><strong>Master of Ceremonies<\/strong><\/span> (Adult, Any Gender) Elegant host of the Governor\u2019s Ball. Strong speaking presence.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><strong><span style=\"color: #993300\">Lucien Moreau<\/span><\/strong> (Male, 20s\u201350s) Madame Beaumont\u2019s senior French enforcer. Calm, disciplined, and an experienced swordsman.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><strong><span style=\"color: #993300\">\u00c9<strong>t<\/strong>ienne Dubois<\/span> <\/strong>(Male, 20s\u201340s) Madame Beaumont\u2019s younger French enforcer. Aggressive, impulsive, and eager to prove himself.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993300\"><strong>ENSEMBLE &#8211; <\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #993300\"><strong>Dancers (8\u201312) <\/strong>These performers would appear as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ballroom guests<\/li>\n<li>Townspeople<\/li>\n<li>Cantina patrons<\/li>\n<li>Market vendors<\/li>\n<li>Wedding guests<\/li>\n<li>Governor\u2019s Ball attendees<\/li>\n<li>They would perform:<\/li>\n<li>Opening town choreography<\/li>\n<li>Cantina celebration<\/li>\n<li>Juanito\u2019s Waltz<\/li>\n<li>First Waltz<\/li>\n<li>Governor\u2019s Ball<\/li>\n<li>Final Waltz<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<a href='https:\/\/forms.gle\/tmSCGEJUJZdP7kZr5' class='small-button smallblack' target=\"_blank\">SIGN-UP FOR A 5-MINUTE SLOT<\/a>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">For more information on <strong>CLUE<\/strong> email Director Michael Mufson at: <a href=\"mailto:mmufson@palomar.edu\">mmufson@palomar.edu<\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000\">For more information on <strong>Between la Rosa and the Sword <\/strong>email Director Alejandro Moreno at: <a href=\"mailto:moren041@me.com\">moren041@me.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tuesday, August 18 starting at 6PM. Howard Brubeck Theatre This year we will be holding auditions for our two Fall theatre productions on Tuesday, August 18 starting at 6PM. 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