Audition Information for 2nd Stage presents "Popcorn Falls"

Directed by Tyler Easton

A nasty neighboring town has shut off Popcorn Falls' namesake waterfall and targeted them as a sewage treatment site. But the enterprising Popcorn Falls townsfolk (“kernels”) discover a loophole when they find they can secure a town-saving grant if they can produce a play – in just one week! The only problems: no playhouse, no players, and no play! Two actors frantically transform into over twenty roles in this over-the-top comedy that proves one play can save the world (or at least one town)!

Performances: October 23 - 25, 2026

Audition Details

August 31 at 7 pm, callbacks on September 1st if necessary.  Auditions can be submitted virtually prior to 8/31/26.  For details on a virtual audition, complete this contact form online and our team will reach out to you.

For the audition, actors are asked to prepare a 1–2 minute ensemble scene where the actor will perform each role single-handedly. You may choose to either select an ensemble scene of your own, OR choose from the provided sides for your audition piece.

Click Here for the Solo Side

This exercise is designed to showcase your ability to read and embody ALL of the characters in the scene. 

Do not be afraid to get weird, go big, or make strong comedic choices. The focus is not necessarily on polished, “perfect” performances, but rather your:

• Character versatility

• Comedic timing

• Physicality and vocal choices

• Ability to distinguish multiple characters

• Imagination and creativity

• Ensemble awareness

And ultimately your willingness to take risks and HAVE FUN!

Popcorn Falls is a fast-paced comedy that asks its actors to create an entire community of characters with very little performers. If an actor is willing to commit to the ridiculous, this may be the show for them.

Actors are encouraged to come prepared to play, experiment, and make the room laugh!

Roles available:

[MR. TRUNDLE] A sincere man. People-pleaser. The new mayor of Popcorn Falls. Recently divorced and a recovered alcoholic, determined to pull his life back together.

[JOE] A nervous janitor whose wife is pregnant with their third set of twins.

[PASTOR PETE] With donations at an all-time low, his church has no money to fix its drooping steeple. Uses a walker to get around.

[MRS. OMKI] With the building of a local Walmart, she now has nowhere to park her Tart Cart. Speaks with a very flat Midwest accent.

[AUSTIN] The not-very-bright-but-eager-to-please sheriff of Popcorn Falls. Would like everyone to think he’s smarter and more important than he actually is. Wants desperately to make his mother proud and become the next chief of police. Could speak with a bit of a southern accent.

[MS. LYDA PARKER] Town librarian. A bit Amanda Wingfield from The Glass Menagerie. A theatrical woman of a certain age. Was once the leading lady of the Anchor Bay Players. Speaks with a Mid-Atlantic accent. Always carrying her cat, Mr. Cuddles.

[FLOYD] Owner of the only lumberyard in town. Lost half his arm in a freak accident involving a telephone pole and a Mexican stripper. Likes to drink...a lot. Was once in love with Mrs. Stepp.

[MRS. STEPP] Hard-boiled, chain-smoking, no-nonsense middle school teacher who is on the prowl. Secretly still has a thing for Floyd. Always looks like she’s holding a cigarette.

[MR. DOYLE] Head of the Cattaraugus County Budget Planning Committee. Determined. A corrupt bully who will stop at nothing to conquer Popcorn Falls and turn it into a sewage treatment plant.

[MISS BROWN] Mr. Doyle’s very unenthusiastic secretary. Would rather be doing anything else.

[BECKY] A very sweet, lost soul. Just moved back to Popcorn Falls. Was once in love with Joe.

[HANS] Originally from Germany, Hans came to Popcorn Falls as a foreign exchange student and stayed. He now runs the Popcorn Falls Funeral Home and is obsessed with Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers movies. He speaks with a heavy German accent, wears a monocle, and is very excited to be part of the new acting troupe.

[MARGIE] A high school senior who is obsessed with herself and her phone. She speaks with a flat, drawn-out, monotone voice.

[MR. UPMALL] The oldest man in Popcorn Falls. Wants to do something great before he dies. Walks with a cane and a slow shuffle.

[LYDIA] Becky’s young daughter.

Audition Information for 2nd Stage presents "Morbin' Time: The Morbius Parody Musical"

Directed by Zachery Wood

In 2022, Sony released “MORBIUS” The Living Vampire. The movie was terrible. So terrible, the internet gaslit them into rereleasing it. And nobody saw it. Including the people who wrote this musical. “MORBIN TIME: THE MUSICAL” is a parody musical, written solely off of memes and the wikipedia article.

Brilliant Sexy Biochemist Dr. Michael Morbius "morbs" all over as he tries to cure himself of his rare-unnamed-blood-disorder by splicing vampire bat DNA. The experiment works but turns him into a powerful living vampire with superhuman abilities, an insatiable need for human blood, and a six pack that could cut steel. But will this be enough to defeat the corrupt American Healthcare system, his best-friend-turned-vampire, and the 2020's super hero fatigue?

Performances: January 29 - 31, 2027

Audition Details

Nov 30 & Dec 1, 2026 at 7 pm.  

Please prepare a 60 - 90 second song that shows off your comedic side. We want to hear your range and comedic timing! 

Cold readings of sides for Morbin' Time will follow, along with a brief movement portion (nothing big don't worry!)

CHARACTERS

DR. MICHAEL MORBIUS: A brilliant Biochemist with a rare blood disorder who splices his genes with bat DNA, turning him into a blood thirsty vampire! He follows a strict oath to do no harm, but is put into moral conflict when the American Healthcare system tries to profitize his life saving artificial blood. Oh, and because he becomes a vampire that needs to drink human blood, that too. The hero of the story, when the morbin gets rough this morb gets morbin! A "Jared Leto" type character actor.

MORPHEUS: The character from The Matrix movie franchise, due to similarities in his name is legally bound to narrate the tale of Morbius. A calming voice bound to fits of frustration about the plot of the show, he really learns to Morb by the end of the show, as Morbius Morbs into his heart. Must be played by a BIPOC actor.

MILO: Morbius' life long best friend and the villain of the show, Milo is a billionaire with the same rare blood disorder as Morbius. Where Morbius sees his vampirism as a curse, Milo sees it as a gift and turns himself into a vampire! Very "Matt Smith in Doctor Who" vibes. This is an actor who needs to be willing to dance very silly and weird. 

MARTINE BANCROFT: A brilliant biochemist with multiple doctorates, but Sony doesn't know how to write women so she becomes Morbius' assistant. So the musical goes for the jugular at Sony for that. She is a morale compass for the show, and has a natural whimsy and imagination to her.

"MALE" ACTORS 1 - 3: Three actors who play a variety or roles. Need three people who can make bold distinct character choices for characters including (but not limited to): Bully Doctors, Chad and Rad the Ruffians, Dancing Dead Bodies, Bats, Legally-Not-Spider-Man, and More!

"FEMALE" ACTORS 1 - 3:  Three actors who play a variety or roles. Need three people who can make bold distinct character choices for characters including (but not limited to): Jordan and Betty the FBI Agents, Madame Web, Ruffians, Bats, and more!