AUDITIONS for "Machinal"
by Sophie Treadwell
91ÌÒÉ« Theatre Arts Fall 2026
Crocker Theater
Tuesday, August 25 or Wednesday, August 26 6:30pm
Please prepare a 60-90 second monologue. No monologue, no problem, come anyway!
Callbacks, Thursday, August 27, 6:30pm.
First performed on Broadway in 1928 and inspired by a sensational, media-frenzied murder trial, MACHINAL is a rare treasure of American Expressionism by a female playwright that tells the electrifying story of a Young Woman who, trapped by stifling expectations in a hard, mechanized society, performs an act of desperation to free herself, only to pay the ultimate price.
MACHINAL has many fantastic speaking roles that revolve around the Young Woman protagonist and lots of ensemble action during scenes. Most actors will play more than one role. Cast size 16-19. Inclusive casting. All students and community actors are welcome!
Directed by Robin Aronson.
Questions? roaronso@cabrillo.edu
REHEARSALS: Tuesday-Friday evenings, 6:30-9:30pm. (most or all).
SHOWTIMES: Fri. Oct. 30, Sun. Nov. 1. Fri., Nov. 6 & 13. Two shows, Sat. Nov. 7.
Sat. Nov. 14. Sun. Nov. 8 & 15.
THE SCRIPT: PDF is online.
THE CLASS: TA 29 or TA 529, Rehearsal & Performance, and TA 27 or TA 527, Theater Production Workshop.
(TA 529 & TA 527 are no-cost, non-credit options for community actors.)