Olive Branch Theatricals invites local performers to audition for their upcoming production of Five Women Wearing the Same Dress, a dark comedy by Alan Ball, directed by Aubrie Alexander Hansen. Set against the backdrop of a lavish Southern wedding, this witty and emotionally layered play promises bold roles and unforgettable performances.
🎟️ About the Show
📍 Venue: Olive Branch Theatricals at Valencia Town Center (Suite 2283), Valencia, CA
🗓️ Performance Dates: October 4–19, 2025
🎭 Genre: Dark Comedy
📖 Synopsis:
During a fancy wedding reception in Knoxville, Tennessee, five very different bridesmaids retreat to a bedroom to escape the festivities—and the bride. As the afternoon unfolds, they find connection through laughter, secrets, and the realization that they have more in common than expected.
Talent Application
🗓️ Audition Schedule
- Sunday, August 24 – 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
- Monday, August 25 – 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
📍 Check in at The Annex, next door to the theatre (47 W Main St, Middletown, DE 19709)
🔁 Callbacks: Wednesday, August 28 at 6:30 PM
🎭 Available Roles (Meredith & Tripp already cast):
- 👗 Georgeanne Darby (25–35): The former “ugly sidekick” of the bride. Now a bridesmaid with unresolved emotions—including an unexpected pregnancy with the bride’s ex.
- 🖤 Trisha (25–35): Glamorous, sharp-tongued, and skeptical of love—yet secretly romantic.
- 🙏 Frances (19–25): A devoutly religious and naive cousin of the bride. Earnest, innocent, and awkwardly sweet.
- 🌈 Mindy McClure (30–40): The groom’s awkward, outspoken lesbian sister. Honest, clumsy, and warm.
🎤 What to Prepare
- 🎵 16–32 bars of a song from the show or in a similar style (bring your own track—Bluetooth speaker provided)
- 📝 Headshot & acting résumé encouraged
- ⏰ Arrive 10 minutes early
- 🎥 Can’t attend in person? Submit a video audition by August 24 at 9:00 PM to auditions@TheEverett.org
🎬 Rehearsals
📌 Tech week (Sept 29–Oct 3) is mandatory
Start: August 15, 2025
Schedule: Mon–Fri, 6:00–9:00 PM (actors not called daily)
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