Auditions
Be Part of the Story
Grant County Stage invites actors, singers, improvisers, directors, designers, technicians, and first-time performers to audition for our upcoming season of productions, workshops, readings, and special events. Whether you're a seasoned performer or stepping onto the stage for the very first time, we welcome community members of all backgrounds and experience levels to join us.
Our season offers a wide variety of opportunities, from classic comedies and dramatic one-acts to improv, devised theatre, educational workshops, and community storytelling events.
Audition Information
Open Auditions for the 2026–2027 Season
Date: [Insert Date]
Time: [Insert Time]
Location: [Insert Location]
No preparation is required, though performers are welcome to bring a short monologue (1–2 minutes) if desired. Auditions will consist of cold readings from selected scripts, theatre games, and opportunities to showcase any special skills.
Actors may audition for specific productions or simply indicate interest in participating throughout the season.
Planned Productions and Projects
The following titles are currently being considered for production, workshop, or staged reading during the upcoming season:
One-Act Plays
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Illuminati by Alice Gerstenberg
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A Matter of Husbands by Ferenc Molnár
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A Marriage has been Arranged by Alfred Sutro
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A Lesson in Mistaken Identity by Charlie Vana
Mainstage Productions
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The Last Angry Brown Hat
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Murder Is on the Air
Comedy and Special Events
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Ditch Speare
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Exit Laughing
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Irreverent Holiday Improv
Community and Educational Theatre
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The Vagina Monologues. New play development workshops. Community storytelling projects. Youth and educational theatre opportunities
Additional productions may be added throughout the season as opportunities arise.
Who Should Audition?
We are seeking performers of all ages, ethnicities, body types, abilities, and experience levels. Many productions include roles for:
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Teens. Adults. Seniors. Character actors. Comedic performers. Dramatic performers. Improviser First-time actors
We also welcome individuals interested in:
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Directing. Stage management. Set construction. Lighting and sound. Costumes and props. Front-of-house operations. Marketing and community outreach
What to Expect
Grant County Stage is committed to creating an inclusive, supportive, and collaborative environment where artists can grow, experiment, and connect with the community. Our productions range from intimate black-box performances to larger community events, providing opportunities for performers at every stage of their artistic journey.
Whether you're looking for your first role, returning to the stage after years away, or hoping to expand your creative skills, there's a place for you at Grant County Stage.
Questions?
For additional information, contact:
breakthrough shadow@gmail.com or halliedallie@gmail.com
Join us as we build a season filled with laughter, storytelling, creativity, and community. We can't wait to see you at auditions.
Join us for the Silver City Theatre One-Act Festival, celebrating emerging local talent with productions directed by first-time community directors and special guest director Talia Pura.
Illuminati by Alice Gerstenberg
A witty and surprisingly modern comedy about friendship, ambition, and the shifting dynamics between women. When members of an exclusive literary club gather, hidden rivalries and unspoken truths emerge, revealing that the brightest minds can also cast the longest shadows.
A Matter of Husbands by Ferenc Molnár
This sparkling comedy of manners begins when a suspicious wife seeks advice from a celebrated actress about her husband's possible infidelity. Clever twists, mistaken assumptions, and sharp dialogue make this classic one-act a delightful battle of wit and perception.
A Marriage Has Been Arranged by Alfred Sutro
A newly married aristocratic couple, strangers until their wedding day, meet for the first time after the ceremony. What begins as a formal and awkward encounter gradually unfolds into a charming exploration of expectations, honesty, and unexpected affection.
A Lesson in Mistaken Identity by Charlie Vana
A fast-paced farce where assumptions, misunderstandings, and mistaken identities collide. As characters scramble to untangle a web of confusion, the results are hilarious, unpredictable, and delightfully theatrical.
Le Femme Shakespeare by Talia Pura
What if Shakespeare's greatest women took control of their own stories? This clever and imaginative comedy reexamines familiar characters through a contemporary lens, giving voice to the women often overshadowed in the Bard's works.
Together, these five one-act plays showcase comedy, romance, social satire, mistaken identities, and timeless questions about human relationships—proving that great stories don't need a long running time to leave a lasting impression.
A Living History Fundraiser Experience
What kind of place is Silver City -
and who gets to decide?
Step into an immersive evening where history is not remembered quietly... it speaks, argues, and challenges you. Meet the voices who shaped the spirit of the region:
Billy the Kid - outlaw, survivor, legend
Ben Lilly - hunter, tracker, man of the wild
Theora Ailman - builder of culture and community Madam Millie - businesswoman, observer of human nature
Pluma — warrior, protector, voice of the land
These five figures do not agree. They never did. Through live performance, direct audience interaction, and a dynamic on-stage exchange, you will witness a collision of worldviews: Civilization. Survival. Land. Power. Truth. And in the end, one question remains:What kind of town will you choose to build?
Location: The Hearth
1915 N Swan St
Silver City, NM
Coming August 2026
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Silver City/Grant County 2025-2026 Season
If you've thought of directing, acting, designing, costuming or stage managing one of the plays our Silver City/ Grant County theatres have slated for the 2025-2026, then drop us a line by clicking this button.
Here is our current Line-up
DitchSpeare
A TheActrix LLC Production
May 15 - 24, 2026
A Collection of One Acts
Showcasing the work of local directors
June 26- 28, 2026
What kind of place is Silver City -
and who gets to decide?
A Living History Fundraiser Experience
August, 2026
The Last Angry Brown Hat
Written by Alfredo Ramos
Directed by Chris Chavez
September 11 - 27, 2026
About the Show
Hosted by Jamie Charleston, this weekly radio comedy takes a smart, affectionate look at life in Silver City and Grant County. Through conversations, sketches, and satirical bits performed with local actors and guests, the show pokes gentle fun at the quirks, contradictions, and shared stories that make this place what it is. Nothing is sacred—but everything comes from a place of curiosity, care, and community. It’s a chance to laugh at ourselves, listen a little closer, and recognize the humor in living together in a small town with a very long memory.
This Week's Show
Our Monday May 25 show is available for your listening pleasure right here. This week we give a shout out to our veterans. Not the traditional "thank you for your service'" but something a little more meaningful. Listen to the show right here.
One Minute Playwriting Workshop
We are taking a break from our One Minute Playwriting workshop this month. But we will be back next month. The 1-Minute Playwriting Workshop is exactly what it sounds like: sixty seconds, no mercy. Come write tiny plays with big feelings, bad decisions, unexpected laughs, and just enough time to panic before the ending. Perfect for seasoned playwrights, curious humans, and anyone who’s ever thought, “I could do better than that… in one minute.” Reserve your spot by clicking the button below.
El Movimiento Revisited
Community Conversations on Chicano/Mexican American Activism
The schedule for the Conversations is as follows:
Government - August 16, 2025
Arts - November 15, 2025
Education - April 18, 2026
Health - July 18, 2026
LGBTQIA+ - August 15, 2026
Panelists for the third Discussion titled:
Beyond the Classroom: How Education has shaped the Chicano Community:
will consist of folks with lived experience within Education.
Call for Living History Performers
Silver City Theatre and the Silver City Museum are accepting applications for the exciting new Living History Program!
This collaborative initiative brings to life the remarkable stories, people, and traditions that shaped Silver City and the surrounding region.
We are seeking talented performers to portray the following historical figures:
Jackie Lime, Allen Allensworth, Anita Scott Coleman
Performers will engage audiences in dynamic, interactive experiences at the museum and
community events, helping history come alive in powerful and inspiring ways.
To apply, please submit your interest, headshot and resume to:
Jim Charleston
The Last Angry Brown Hat
by
Alfredo Ramos
Coming September 2026
Founded in Los Angeles in the late 1960s, the Brown Berets were an influential community-based social justice
organization which played a leading role in the Chicano Civil Rights Movement of the '60s and '70s, with history in Silver City.
Willie, JoJo, Louie, and Rude Boy all previously part of the movement, return to their hometown 25 years later for the funeral of a friend, and past member of The Brown Berets. Willie initiates a night of memories and conversations of the “old days”. As the night progresses, the different paths their lives have taken become obvious. It is a night that will reveal the realities of the present and speculation on a future that is yet to come. Will these personal revelations break them apart or only strengthen their bond further?
Staged Reading Series
Our Staged Read series is currently on hold until we find a new director. Then every second and fourth Sundays we will be reading plays that are in consideration for production in the upcoming years. Please join us and give us your feedback.
New time. New Venue.
3-5pm at The Hearth 1915 N. Swan St.
Following is our schedule
May 17, 2026 - Buffalo Soldiers
June 14, 2026 - The Cemetery Club
June 28, 2026 - The Gin Game
July 12, 2026 - Scenes of the Barrios by Sylvia Wood
July 26, 2026 - Suessification of Romeo & Juliet
August 9, 2026 - The Girl who Dances with the Devil
Melanie Hall & Gregg Jarrette
in Woody Guthrie.
Photo by Bruce Bloy
Wendy Spurgeon & Frecesca Regina
in Eleemosynary
Photo by Bruce Bloy