CURRENT AUDITONS
As part of Theatre Aurora's dedication to equity, diversity, and inclusion, we strive to create a welcoming environment for individuals of all ethnicities, sexual orientation, gender identities, and abilities.
The Importance of Being Earnest
By: Oscar Wilde
Director: Elspeth Read
Producer: Jessica Byrne
Stage Manager: TBD
AUDITION DATES:
Wednesday, October 1 @6:00-10:00PM
Sunday, October 5 @6:00-10:00PM
CALLBACKS:
Monday, October 6 @6:00-10:00PM
AUDITION LOCATION:
Theatre Aurora, 150 Henderson Dr. Aurora
REHEARSALS:
October 27, 2025 - January 29, 2026
Mondays/Wednesday evenings (7:00-10:00)
and Sunday evenings (6:30-10:00).
TECH WEEK:
January 25-29, 2026
Tech week is the final week of the rehearsal process where all of the technical elements of the show are put in place. No actor may miss a rehearsal during tech week.
PERFORMANCES:
January 30 - February 7, 2026
8 performances total
ABOUT THE SHOW
Dating nowadays can be quite odd. It involves apps like eHarmony, Match, or Tinder; swiping; and fake or outdated pictures and profiles… It all seems so much easier than 100 years ago… Or was it? The Importance of Being Earnest is a farcical look at dating before cell phones, but not before odd ideas, false identities, and family interference. Classic English drawing-room fun!
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
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Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script
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REMEMBER: Casting is subjective and completely based on someone else’s opinion. Sometimes casting decisions are based on age, looks, height, or how you look next to other cast members. You will not get cast in every role you want and sometimes you won’t get cast at all. If you are not cast in this show, you should still celebrate the fact that you gave it your best shot. If this is not the right show for you, we hope to see you at the next audition.
ROLES AVAILABLE:
JACK (JOHN) WORTHING - 25-28, country estate owner. Jack was a foundling, adopted by a man who left him the estate and the care of his granddaughter Cecily. He appears to be a responsible and respectable young man. (Posh country British accent)
ALGERNON MONCRIEFF - 22-25, Jack's best friend. Algernon is brilliant, witty, selfish, and amoral — a spoiled rich kid who still manages to be delightful. (Posh town British accent)
GWENDOLEN FAIRFAX - 23-26, Algernon's cousin. Gwendolen is the epitome of high fashion and society: sophisticated, intellectual, and utterly pretentious. (Posh town British accent)
CECILY CARDEW - 18, Jack's ward. Cecily is obsessed with the name Ernest and intrigued by the idea of wickedness. She has led a very sheltered life in the country. (Posh country British accent)
LADY BRACKNELL - 45, Gwendolen's mother and Algernon's aunt. Snobbish, mercenary, and domineering, Lady Bracknell makes hilarious pronouncements — though she never intends them to be funny (unlike Algernon). (Snobby posh British accent)
MISS PRISM - 50s, Cecily's governess. An endless source of pedantic bromides and clichés, Miss Prism’s severe pronouncements often go so far over the top they become hilarious. (Middle-class British accent, trying to sound posh)
REV. CANON CHAUSUBLE - 50s, rector on Jack’s estate. The Reverend is used to country life and is generally easy-going. (Middle-class British accent)
LANE - 40s, Algernon’s manservant. Lane is an expert at hiding his reactions to Algernon’s classism and snobbery. (Not cockney — a polished lower-class accent)
MERRIMAN -40s, Jack’s butler or housekeeper. (Not cockney — a polished lower-class accent)
REHEARSALS
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Rehearsal Dates: October 27, 2025 – January 29. 2026
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First read-through: Monday, October 27, 7:00-10:00PM
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Rehearsals will be held on Monday and Wednesday evenings (7:00-10:00PM) and Sunday evenings (6:30-10:00PM).
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Most rehearsals will take place at Theatre Aurora - but some alternate locations will be required to avoid conflicts with the other productions.
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Mandatory tech rehearsals for ALL cast and crew January 25-29, 2026
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Tech week is the final week of the rehearsal process where all of the technical elements of the show are put in place. No actor may miss a rehearsal during tech week.
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Tech Day: Sunday, January 25 (10:00AM-10:00PM)
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Dress Rehearsals: Tuesday, January 27, Wednesday, January 28, Thursday, January 29
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**YOU MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR ALL PERFORMANCES AND DRESS REHEARSALS.
SOME EXCEPTIONS MAY BE MADE FOR MISSED REHEARSALS, BUT CONFLICTS MUST BE CONVEYED AHEAD OF TIME**
PERFORMANCE DATES
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Friday, January 30, 2026 @ 7:30 PM (Opening Night)
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Saturday, January 31, 2026 @ 1:30 PM (Matinee)
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Saturday, January 31, 2026 @ 7:30 PM
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Sunday, February 1, 2026 @ 1:30 PM (Matinee)
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Thursday, February 5, 2026 @ 7:30 PM
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Friday, February 6, 2026 @ 7:30 PM
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Saturday, February 7, 2026 @ 1:30 PM (Matinee)
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Saturday, February 7, 2026 @ 7:30 PM
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*Sunday, February 8th, 2026 - 2 pm (*Possible Extension)
All roles are open to consideration regardless of background, ethnicity, or sexual orientation and/or gender identity. Ages indicated in the breakdown are ages reflected on stage and not actual ages of the actors.
Theatre Aurora is a not-for-profit organization and is a non-union, non-paying volunteer opportunity.
MEMBERSHIP FEES:
Please note that all participants in our productions are required to become members of Theatre Aurora. Memberships are valid for the duration of the season and expire after our Annual General Meeting in June.
Membership fees are $20 for adults and $10 for youth and $30 for families.
You are not required to become a member to audition. When making casting decisions, preferential treatment is NOT given to existing Theatre Aurora members.