Moonstone Theatre Company · Season 4 · 2026 Season
General Auditions
We are casting Equity and non-Equity actors for the St. Louis premiere of Deceived, and for Almost, Maine.
Auditions
Saturday, August 15
Sunday, August 16, 202612:00 pm to 6:00 pm both days
Where
Old Orchard Center Studios19 South Old Orchard Avenue
Webster Groves, MO 63119
Contract
Special Engagement Tier 1AEA weekly minimum currently $386
Callbacks for both shows are Monday, August 17, 2026, 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
Deceived
Based on the play Gaslight by Patrick Hamilton, adapted by Johnna Wright and Patty Jamieson
Directed by Sharon Hunter, Artistic Director
Rehearsals begin September 22, 2026 · Performances October 15 to 25, 2026
The Gaslight Theater, 358 N. Boyle Avenue, St. Louis. Thursday to Saturday 7:30 pm, Sunday 2:00 pm.
Setting: London, 1901.
Roles
Bellamid 20s
A young married woman, possibly with a nervous disposition. Bella loves and trusts her husband, and only begins to doubt his sincerity when circumstances force her to. Eventually she has to accept a new reality, and find a strength and cunning she didn’t know she had.
Jackmid 30s to early 40s
Her husband. Debonair and charming, and the most loving, sympathetic and supportive partner he could possibly be. Or so it seems, for most of the play.
Elizabeth50s to 60s
The housekeeper, hard of hearing. A lifetime in service has taught her to stay as dutiful and discreet as possible, and to keep her opinions to herself except in extreme circumstances.
Nancy20s
The young housemaid, her eye on the main chance. Smart and perceptive, she thinks she sees an opportunity to outsmart everyone.
Bella and Jack engage in a physical altercation. A fight choreographer will be provided by the producer.
Almost, Maine
By John Cariani
Directed by Doug Finlayson
Rehearsals begin November 17, 2026 · Performances December 10 to 20, 2026
The Gaslight Theater, 358 N. Boyle Avenue, St. Louis. Thursday to Saturday 7:30 pm, Sunday 2:00 pm.
Setting: a town in northern Maine, in winter. Present day.
Roles · four actors, each playing several comic and dramatic parts
Man 1early 20s to 30
Pete, Steve, Lendall, Randy, Man (Daniel)
Woman 1early 20s to 30
Ginette, Glory, Gayle, Hope
Man 2early 30s to 40
East, Jimmy, Chad, Phil, Dave
Woman 2early 30s to 40
Sandrine, Marvalyn, Marci, Rhonda
Many roles call for some level of physical intimacy with another actor. An intimacy coordinator will be provided by the producer.
At Your Audition
Bring and prepare
- Two hard copies of your headshot and resume.
- Two contrasting monologues, three minutes or less.
- Arrive fifteen minutes before your appointment time.
Who will be in the room
Sharon HunterDirector, Deceived
Doug FinlaysonDirector, Almost, Maine
Can’t make it in person? Actors must be able to be considered local hires. If you can’t attend, write to us and send video of two contrasting monologues along with your headshot and resume to moonstonetheatrestl@gmail.com.
Good to know
Equity monitor
An Equity monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of the audition.
Equity members
Always bring your Equity membership card to auditions.
Who we welcome
Moonstone Theatre Company welcomes performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and abilities to attend this audition.
Appointments for both audition days are booked through SignUpGenius.
Questions? Email moonstonetheatrestl@gmail.com