ESCANABA IN DA MOONLiGHT AUDITIONS
Escanaba in da Moonlight
By Jeff Daniels
Presented by Allen Contemporary Theatre
Directed by Beau Dameron
ABOUT THE SHOW:
Escanaba in da Moonlight is a laugh-out-loud “yooper” hunting-camp comedy set in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. When 35-year-old Rueben Soady faces becoming the oldest Soady in family history to have never bagged a buck, he joins his father, brothers, and some bizarre visitors at the family deer camp for one unforgettable opening day.
AUDITION DATES:
Monday, December 8 – 7:00 PM
Tuesday, December 9 – 7:00 PM
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https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040B48ACAC2CA13-60230276-auditions#/
Location:
Allen Contemporary Theatre
1210 E Main St #300, Allen, TX 75002, US
REHEARSALS & PERFORMANCES:
Rehearsals begin: Feb 2, 2026
Performances: March 13–29, 2026
Please bring all known conflicts.
CHARACTERS:
• Reuben Soady – Male, 30s–50s, earnest, anxious, superstitious.
• Albert Soady – Male, 50s–70s, rugged, storyteller, tradition keeper.
• Remnar Soady – Male, 20s–40s, loud, physical, big personality.
• Jimmer Negamanee – Male, 30s–60s, mysterious and delightfully weird.
• Ranger Tom T. Treado – Male, 20s–60s, straight-laced ranger.
AUDITION FORMAT:
Cold readings from the script. Sides will be posted closer to the audition days.
No monologue required.
Accents welcome but not required.
WHAT TO BRING:
Headshot & resume (if available)
List of schedule conflicts
Comfortable clothing for movement