Productions & Programs
Aurora Theatre Auditions
Book by Jessie Nelson
Jenna, a waitress and expert pie maker, is stuck in a small town and a loveless marriage. Faced with an unexpected pregnancy, Jenna fears she may have to abandon the dream of opening her own pie shop…until a baking contest in a nearby county and the town’s handsome new doctor offer her a tempting recipe for happiness. Supported by her quirky crew of fellow waitresses and loyal customers, Jenna summons the secret ingredient she’s been missing all along — courage.
Theatre Address: 128 E Pike Street, Lawrenceville GA , 30046
Parking Deck Address: 25 N Clayton St, Lawrenceville GA, 30046
Opening Night: May 22, 2025
(Thursdays-Saturdays at 8PM, Saturday & Sunday at 2:30PM. 10AM on Wednesday 5/28)
Closing Night: June 15, 2025 (Possible extension to June 22, 2025)
Audition Information
October 13, 2024 | 10AM – 7PM
Callbacks: October 14 – 16, 2024 | 5PM – 10PM
(Movement calls will be held during callbacks)
(We will accept video submissions if you are not available during these dates, but strongly encourage artists to audition in person)
Click down below to register for an audition slot:
(All audition slots are currently filled. We would still encourage you to submit virtually and indicate if you are available to attend callbacks in-person)
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(If you have already submitted an audition request form, please note that we are working through all the submissions and will reply in the order they submissions were received. Please do not submit an additional form)
Breakdowns
General Auditions – Please prepare one (1) book side and one (1) music side in the folder for the character for which you’d like to be considered. Those auditioning for the ensemble may choose one (1) book side and one (1) music side for any character.
Callbacks – Please prepare all the material in the folder for the character for which you’ve been called in. And be prepared to learn a short movement call.
JENNA- A soulful waitress, pours herself into the pies she makes.
- Vocal Range: Mezzo-Soprano. F#3-mix-belt to F5
- Female Presenting Character
- Any Ethnicity
- Age: 30s
- Has moments of intimacy with Dr. Pommater and Earl
BECKY- The oldest waitress at Joe’s Diner. Irreverent, irascible; been there, made it back, and somehow kept her sense of humor.
- Vocal Range: Alto/Mezzo. Eb3 — Mix-belt to Eb5
- Female Presenting Character
- Any Ethnicity
- Age: 35-55
- Has moments of intimacy with Cal
DR. POMATTER- A Gynecologist in his early 30s. Genuinely warm, if clumsy, in manner. Recently moved to town from Connecticut.
- Vocal Range: Tenor. B2 – Bb4 with solid control over mix.
- Male Presenting Character
- Any Ethnicity
- Age: 30s
- Has moments of intimacy with Jenna
EARL- Jenna’s husband. Peaked in high school. Almost a talented musician and that “almost” has haunted him his whole life. Publicly, Earl is all charm, but privately, Jenna gets the brunt of his unhappiness. Guitar proficency a plus.
- Vocal Range: Baritenor. Eb3-G4. Gritty, rock sound to the vocals.
- Male Presenting Character
- Any Ethnicity
- Age: 30s-40s
- Has moments of intimacy with Jenna
CAL- The cook at Joe’s Diner. A “Guy’s guy” surrounded by gals–brusque, unsentimental but somehow utterly charming.
- Vocal Range: Baritone. D3-G4.
- Male Presenting Character
- Any Ethnicity
- Age: 35-55
- Has moments of intimacy with Becky
OGIE- A charming, irresistible nerd, 32, a tax auditor, an amateur magician, competitive clog dancer, has all his hair, has a kind smile, loves poetry, Pavarotti, and puzzles.
- Vocal Range: Tenor. C3-Bb4 (Belt to Bb4)
- Male Presenting Character
- Any Ethnicity
- Age: 30s
- Has moments of intimacy with Dawn
JOE- A feisty, older curmudgeon with a hard shell but a buttercream center, owns Joe’s Diner.
- Vocal Range: Baritone. B2-G4.
- Male Presenting Character
- Any Ethnicity
- Age: 50s+
FRANCINE POMATTER- Doctor Pomatter’s wife, a resident at the local hospital. Doubles as Ensemble.
- Vocal Range: Soprano.
- Female Presenting Character
- Any Ethnicity
- Age: 30s
NURSE NORMA- A nurse who works at Doctor Pomatter’s office. Doubles as Ensemble.
- Vocal Range: Alto.
- Female Presenting Character
- Any Ethnicity
- Age: Any Age
ENSEMBLE- Need fantastic singing voices, excellent movers, and dynamic personalities to play various roles in the ensemble. Ensemble roles include Jenna’s Mother (mezzo), Jenna’s Father, Joe’s Diner Customers, etc.
- Vocal Range: We are looking to cast artists of any age to play the ensemble.
- Gender: We are looking to cast artists of any gender to play the male and female characters in the ensemble.
- Age: We are looking to cast artists of any age to play the ensemble.
- Ethnicity: We are looking to cast artists of any ethnicity to play the ensemble
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