GET INVOLVED AT THEATRE ATCHISON!

 

 

Membership

 

One great way to stay involved at Theatre Atchison is to become a member!  A membership includes flexible tickets to all four of our mainstage productions for one discounted price.  You may use your membership to bring a friend or additional family member.  Up to one half of your total membership tickets may be redeemed at each show, so if you miss one show, bring a friend to the next!  Additional perks for becoming a Season Member are program listing; first-choice seating at mainstage shows, and free refreshments at all performances!

 

Memberships are available annually from June 1st to December 15th.  For more information, call 913-367-SHOW.

 

Auditions

 

Throughout the year, Theatre Atchison holds open auditions for productions. If you would like to receive information about upcoming auditions, subscribe to our Theatre Atchison Weekly Newsletter on the bottom of the Home page. Like and friend us on Facebook to receive audition notices as well.

 

Mainstage Auditions for our 2017-2018 Season:

Note: All Audition Times and Locations are 7-9 PM at Theatre Atchison. You do not have to be the exact age of the characters, just able to play that age. No prior acting experience necessary.​

 

Disney's Beauty and the Beast

 

Thank you to those who were involved in Beauty and the Beast.  What a great show you put together!  See you back for Oklahoma!

 

It's a Wonderful Life
Dramatized by Doug Rand

 

Thank you to the charming cast of It's a Wonderful Life.  You did not fail to put us in the Christmas spirit!

 


 

Anne of Green Gables
Adapted by Joseph Robinette
 

L.M.Montgomery's classic story about the red-headed orphan looking for a home. The play faithfully recreates the memorable events and characters from the brilliant novel.

 

Auditions: February 27 & 28; Performances: April 13-15 & 20-22

 

Director: R.L. Cook

After a long absence, we are happy to welcome R.L. Cook back to the Theatre Atchison stage!

 

Roles: 6-12 Men and boys & 12-19 Women and girls, +extras
Age Range: 1 female child role (under 10); Pre-teen and Teenager to Adult and Senior Citizen

 

Character List:
ANNE SHIRLEY, a red-headed, bright-eyed orphan
MATTHEW CUTHBERT, elderly gentleman, looking to adopt a boy
MARILLA CUTHBERT, Matthew’s sister, older woman, looking to adopt a boy
RACHEL LYNDE
MR. PHILLIPS
PRISSY ANDREWS
DIANA BARRY, a young girl, becomes friends with Anne
MRS. BARRY, Diana’s mother
MINNIE MAY BARRY, Diana’s younger sister
JOSIE PYE
RUBY GILLIS
MOODY MacPHERSON
CHARLIE SLOANE
JANE ANDREWS
GILBERT BLYTHE, a rude boy in Anne’s Class
MISS SUSAN STACY
AUNT JOSEPHINE BARRY, Diana’s aunt
MRS. ALLAN
+ minor roles

 

For more information, or to pre-view a script, call the Theatre Atchison Office, 913-367-1647.


 

Oklahoma!

By Rodgers & Hammerstein

 

A classic of the American musical, one of Roger's and Hammerstein's most beloved shows: Oklahoma! You "Cain't Say No" to this show!

 

Auditions: April 10 & 11; Performances: June 1-3 & 8-10

 

Director: TBD

 

Roles: Leads: 7 men & 5 women, +Large Ensemble
Age Range: Teenage to Adult and Senior Citizen

 

Main Character List:
CURLY McCLAIN, a cowboy in love with Laurey
LAUREY WILLIAMS, Aunt Eller’s niece, an independent young woman
JUD FRY, a hired hand on Aunt Eller’s farm, a mysterious and dangerous loner
AUNT ELLER, Laurey’s aunt; a respected community leader
ADO ANNIE CARNES, a flirtatious, gullible young woman
WILL PARKER, a simple young cowboy in love with Ado Annie
ANDREW CARNES, Ado Annie’s father
ALI HAKIM, (non-singing role) a Persian traveling peddlerman, enamored of Ado Annie
GERTIE CUMMINGS, local farm girl, fond of Curly
DREAM CURLY, depiction of Curly in Laurey’s dream
DREAM LAUREY, depiction of Laurey in Laurey’s dream
DREAM JUD, depiction of Jud in Laurey’s dream
+Ensemble
 

 

 

Get Involved Behind the Scenes

 

Theatre Atchison equally values our roles as both community and theatre. If you are not called to be on stage (yet!), we invite you and your family to join us in a variety of activities that make up community theatre. Let us know your talents. Don’t worry - we’ll find a place for you to contribute! Some of our volunteer opportunities include:

 

  • Ushers
  • Actors
  • Assisting backstage during youth shows
  • Assisting backstage with main stage shows
  • Props coordinators
  • Set builders and painters
  • Set up and clean up for events
  • Landscaping maintenance
  • Distribution of posters and table toppers

 

Email us at theatre@theatreatchison.org for more info!