In Person Auditions:

March 16, 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

March 19, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

At the Overtime Theatre, 4335 Vance Jackson Rd, San Antonio, TX

For Both In - Person AND Online Submissions:

Step 1: Fill out form below

Online Submission Accepted Until March 19th @ Midnight

Online Submissions: Must Submit video auditions through Audition Google Form above.

The Importance of Being Earnest

Rehearsals to begin June 8th

This play is written by Oscar Wilde, a gay icon. As such, this production will be very gay. As a genderqueer director, I’m always interested in exploring gender performance, both on and off the stage. This play provides an excellent playground for this, as we have characters who create alternate identities to live second lives, unencumbered. There is also a running theme of the characters acting as they should, not as they would like to. 

With this in mind, the plan is to have all the characters in drag! This means that roles traditionally cast with male actors will be cast with femme actors, and vice versa. At the same time, I’m open to casting actors in roles that more or less match their gender performance, as bio-queens do exist and are a very real part of the world of drag (Chappell Roan being the most mainstream example). 

What does this all mean? It means that I am casting these characters with gender performance as a lens for the play, but things like actor boundaries, type, etc. will play a factor, too. So basically, feel free to communicate with me on any of this throughout the audition process. If I call you back for something that doesn’t align with your boundaries, let me know! If you’d like to read for a different character, let me know! I want everyone to feel confident in what they bring into the room. 

I might ask for RP dialects at callbacks, but no need to use a dialect for general auditions. 

Character Breakdown: (All roles are open for casting)

John/Jack Worthing, J.P.

Masc, late 20s 

A seemingly responsible and respectable young man who leads a double life. Jack is in love with his friend Algernon’s cousin, Gwendolen Fairfax. An old man adopted him as a baby and made Jack guardian to his granddaughter, Cecily Cardew. 

Algernon Moncrieff

Masc, early 20s 

Algernon is a charming, idle, decorative bachelor; nephew of Lady Bracknell, cousin of Gwendolen Fairfax, and best friend of Jack Worthing, whom he has known for years as Ernest. Falls in love with Cecily Cardew.

Gwendolen Fairfax

Femme, early-mid 20s 

Algernon’s cousin and Lady Bracknell’s daughter. Gwendolen is in love with Jack, whom she knows as Ernest. She is sophisticated, intellectual, cosmopolitan, and utterly pretentious. 

Cecily Cardew

Femme, late teens-early 20s 

Jack’s ward, the granddaughter of the old gentleman who found and adopted Jack when he was a baby. She falls in love with Jack’s brother Ernest in her imagination and invents an elaborate romance and courtship between them– which eventually evolves into a real courtship with Algernon.  

Lady Bracknell

Femme, 50+ 

Algernon’s snobbish, mercenary, and domineering aunt, and Gwendolen’s mother. Lady Bracknell married well, and her primary goal in life is to see her daughter do the same. Through the figure of Lady Bracknell, Wilde manages to satirize the hypocrisy and stupidity of the British aristocracy. 

Miss Prism, Governess

Femme, 40+ 

Cecily’s governess. Miss Prism is an endless source of pedantic bromides and clichés. Despite her rigidity, Miss Prism seems to have a softer side. She entertains romantic feelings for Dr. Chasuble. 

Rev. Canon Chasuble, D.D.

Masc, 50+ 

The rector on Jack’s estate. The initials after his name stand for “Doctor of Divinity.” Dr. Chasuble entertains secret romantic feelings for Miss Prism. 

Merriman*

Masc. 

The butler at the Manor House, Jack’s estate in the country. 

Lane*

Masc. 

Algernon’s manservant.

*This will be a track with two roles, played by one actor 

Mojada: A Medea in Los Angeles by Luis Alfaro

Directed by: Laura T Garza

Associate Director: Jillian Campos

About the play: THE STORY: Medea and Jason have escaped the worst. After a harrowing journey across the Mexican–American border, the couple has made it safely to the States, where they can work toward a better life for their family. While Jason is convinced the future looks bright, Medea fears a darker fate as they face the challenges of living without documentation. Blending Euripides’ classic with Mexican folklore, Luis Alfaro examines the tragedy behind America’s immigration system and the destiny of one family caught in its grip.

Setting:The play is set in the backyard of a shabby two-story brick and wood house in Los Angeles. The play explores the tension between the family's traditional values and assimilation. 

Characters (all roles open for casting)

• Medea: (early to mid 30s) A beautiful, young, indigenous woman who is traumatized by the border crossing. She is passionate and frightened, and has agoraphobia and claustrophobia. 

• Jason: (early to mid 30’s) Medea's husband who is ambitious and hard-working. He is willing to do whatever it takes to raise his family out of poverty. 

• Acan: (10-15 yo) Medea and Jason's young son. 

• Pilar: (mid 40’s - early 50’s) A real estate tycoon who is arrogant and sinister. She is Jason's employer. 

• Luisa: (40’s - 50’s)  A feisty, fast-talking Puerto Rican who sells churros from a cart. 

• Tita: (late 50’s - early 70’s) An elderly nurse who is gossipy and offers advice where it is not wanted. 

Looking for Ensemble Members and Variety of Acts 

*Please come prepared with a 1-2 min sample of what you would like to submit for consideration.

This monthly sketch comedy series will be fast, fearless, and unapologetically bold—pushing boundaries in true Audaz fashion. Think SNL meets cabaret, but with our signature cultural flair, sharp wit, and a uniquely San Antonio twist. Each show will feature a rotating lineup of comedians, writers, musicians, and performers, bringing you original sketches that are daring, hilarious, and thought-provoking.

Audaz to the Maxx: Sketchy Nights in San Antonio will be produced by Teatro Audaz in collaboration with the incredibly talented Maximo Anguiano (@blurbsmithblots). We’re bringing something fresh, something unexpected, and something that will have you laughing, thinking, and coming back for more every month!

We officially launch May 7th, 2025, and we can’t wait to have you join us for nights of comedy, social commentary, and unforgettable performances. This is theatre without limits. This is storytelling without fear. This is Audaz to the Maxx.