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Auditions: Witch
Raleigh Little Theatre is seeking performers for its upcoming production of Witch. This show will be presented in RLT’s Gaddy-Goodwin Teaching Theatre.
About the show
A charming devil arrives in the quiet village of Edmonton to bargain for the souls of its residents in exchange for their darkest wishes. Elizabeth should be his easiest target, having been labeled a “witch” and cast out by the town, but her soul is not so readily bought. As the devil returns to convince her – and then returns again – unexpected passions flare, alliances are formed, and the village is forever changed. An inventive retelling of a Jacobean drama, this sharp, subversive fable debates how much our souls are worth when hope is hard to come by.
By Jen Silverman
Directed by Jeri Lynn Schulke
Scenic Design by Jenni Becker
Lighting Design by Darby E. Madewell
Props Design by Devra Thomas
Stage Managed by Lauren Montana
Important dates
Audition Information Session: August 25, 2025 (Monday) 7-8pm [Register on Zoom here]
- This information session will include an overview of the audition process, forms, and guidance on how to prepare. This is a great session to attend if you have never auditioned for a show before, never volunteered at RLT, or if you would like to hear more from the creative team about the process and show. Participation is optional.
General Auditions: September 2, 2025 (Tuesday) and September 3, 2025 (Wednesday) 7pm-10pm
Callback List: posted on RLT’s website by September 4, 2025 (Thursday) 12pm
Callbacks: September 4, 2025 (Thursday) 7-10pm
Cast List: September 8, 2025 (Monday) by 5pm
Rehearsals: September 22 – October 16, 2025; Mondays, Tuesday, Thursdays, and Fridays 7-10pm, with some flexibility on Wednesdays and weekends.
Tech rehearsals: October 18, 2025 (Saturday) and October 19, 2025 (Sunday), all day, exact times TBD
Tech dress rehearsals: October 20-22, 2025 (Monday through Wednesday)
Preview: October 23, 2025 (Thursday) 8:00pm
Performances: Fridays and Saturdays (plus Thursday, Nov. 6) at 8:00pm, and Sundays at 3:00pm; October 24, 2025 – November 9, 2025
Strike: Immediately following the last performance. All cast members are expected to stay for strike.
About the roles
Raleigh Little Theatre encourages actors of any ethnicity, identity, ability, etc. to audition for any role. If the script requires strict adherence to any characteristic(s), those will be listed in the character description. The characteristics describe the characters in the play.
Playwright’s notes: “These characters can be played by actors of any ethnicity. Sir Arthur and his son, Cuddy, do not have to be played by actors of the same ethnicity.” Also: “Time & Place: The Village of Edmonton: a semi-rural small town lost in the country. Then-ish. But equally of our moment. No faux-period accents, please.”
For this production, performers must be 18+.
ELIZABETH SAWYER: (female presenting; age: late 30s/40s/50s/60s) An outcast, ostracized as a “witch,” faces accusations of casting spells. This role contains brief intimacy with the role of SCRATCH. No nudity or graphic content.
SCRATCH: (male presenting; age: 20s/30s/40s) The devil, seeking to collect souls, he finds Elizabeth to be a challenging adversary. This role contains brief intimacy with the role of ELIZABETH. No nudity or graphic content.
SIR ARTHUR BANKS: (male presenting; age: 50s/60s) A wealthy and powerful man. Father to Cuddy, benefactor to Frank, employer to Winnifred. Clinging to old ideals and still grieving things lost.
CUDDY BANKS: (male presenting; age: 20s/30s) Sir Arthur’s son. Painfully shy, a Morris dancer. He is secretly in love with Frank (and also in hate). This role contains brief intimacy with the role of FRANK THORNEY. No nudity or graphic content. This character is also depicted as a Morris dancer and features a scene depicting Morris dancing (to be choreographed). Must be a comfortable mover. Lastly, this character engages in stage violence, must be comfortable performing choreographed stage combat.
FRANK THORNEY: (male presenting; age: 20s/30s) A confident and successful young man, charming and ruthless. His ambition knows no bounds. This role contains brief intimacy with the role of CUDDY BANKS. No nudity or graphic content. This character also has brief intimacy with the role of WINNIFRED. No nudity or graphic content. Lastly, this character engages in stage violence, must be comfortable performing choreographed stage combat.
WINNIFRED: (female presenting; age: 20s/30s) Sir Arthur’s servant, resigned and pragmatic, secretly married to Frank. This role contains brief intimacy scenes with the role of FRANK THORNEY. No nudity or graphic content.
About the auditions
Click here to sign up for an audition day!
Please come prepared to present one of the monologues linked here. The monologues do not have to be memorized. If you are interested in being considered for more than one role, please prepare all of the appropriate monologues for each character.
All auditionees should arrive ten minutes before the time they are signed up to help with check-in. There are TWO general audition days. You need only attend ONE.
During callbacks, actors will be asked to prepare sides and will be paired with other actors to present them. The callbacks list will be posted Thursday, September 4 by 12pm noon, and the sides will be provided in that posting for actors to review prior to callbacks. The sides do not need to be memorized.
Please fill out the following paperwork to bring with you to the auditions:
In addition to the paperwork, please email Cari@nullRaleighLittleTheatre.org with a recent picture of yourself with head and shoulders by 4pm on Tuesday, September 2. The purpose of the picture is to help the director remember your amazing performance during auditions, so an informal picture is ideal, as long as it shows who you are and is recent.
Questions about auditions? Contact Info@nullRaleighLittleTheatre.org
If you need any specific accommodations to audition, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Info@nullRaleighLittleTheatre.org to make your request. Examples of accommodations made in the past are: wheelchair accessible audition space, large print materials, prompters in the audition room, and volunteers to help fill out forms.
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