Auditions

Our next auditions will be for The Tin Woman, directed by Nicole Amsler.

Auditions February 22 & 23, 7 PM at the theatre. 1849 North Alabama Street.

(Production dates April 16-26, 2026)

Instead of relishing life after her heart transplant, Joy enters a downward spiral, unsure whether she truly deserves a second chance. Meanwhile, Alice and Hank mourn the loss of their son, Jack, whose heart was used to save Joy. At a friend’s urging, Joy tracks down Jack’s family to find closure. But are Alice, Hank and their daughter, Sammy ready to accept Jack’s death? Based on a true story, The Tin Woman uses humor and pathos to explore loss, family, and what it means to be given new life. 

Characters

• Joy – (mid-20s to late 30s), a freelance graphic artist. At the outset, Joy has received a life-saving heart transplant but is conflicted in what to do now. Smart, sometimes acerbic, attractive but rudderless with her new lease on life.

• Hank – (early 60s) He’s nearing retirement as a head of a small building supply company. Husband to Alice and father to Sammy and now deceased, Jack, Hank is pushing forward, trying very hard not to wallow in or even acknowledge his grief and guilt. He can be snappish, abrupt and lately has been drinking more than he ought. He believes he is handling everything just fine. 

• Alice – (early 60s) Mother to the deceased Jack and to Sammy. She’s a solid, loving, enduring presence. She know her husband and is aware of what he’s going through. She accepts his score until she doesn’t anymore. A big heart that is dealing with its own pain while trying to hold the family together and do the right thing. 

• Jack – (mid 30s) The deceased organ donor, who appears as a silent presence on stage. An accountant with aspirations of being a professional photographer. He dresses fashionably, hipster-ish. He isn’t a ghost exactly, more of a memory that lingers. 

• Sammy – (20-30s) A preschool teacher and Jack’s younger sister. She’s somewhat “new=age-y” but with an enormous heart. She really wants to help in any way she can. She writes a blog where she might overshare her life, to Hank’s consternation. She can give in too easily to her emotions but she’s the one most in touch with them.

• Darla – Joy’s goofy but sincere friend. She’s flamboyant, artsy, very caring with Joy. A singular soul in habit and dress. She worries about and wants the best for her friend. 

• Nurse – An annoyingly sweet hospital nurse but competent. She is by the book in all things, probably because she’s so busy. She can be condescending.

Auditions will consist of reading from the script. For sides or more details, please reach out to nicole.r.amsler@gmail.com. Video auditions are accepted up until February 18th, 2026. Please email to Nicole Amsler at the address above.