Acme Theater of Weston announces open auditions for:

Church & State, written by Jason Odell Williams, directed by Dave Sheppard. 

 

Performance Dates:

January 23- February 7, 2026 (Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 3pm)

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You must be available for all performance dates and tech week (January 18-22) to be considered for casting.

 

Audition Dates:

Sunday, November 16 at 7pm

Wednesday, November 19 at 7pm.

 

Location:
Auditions and performances will be at Acme Theater (377 North Ave, Weston, MA).

 

We are located in the rear building of the Weston United Methodist Church. Parking is available in the back. Enter through the Acme Theater door at the top of the ramp.

Please bring a resume and a current headshot, and be prepared to fill out a conflict calendar for the next 3 months.

Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script.

Familiarity with the play is recommended but not necessary.

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The Story:
Church & State is a sharp, funny, and heartfelt play that asks big questions about faith, politics, and honesty through the lens of one very bad campaign weekend. Just days before his re-election, a North Carolina senator makes an offhand remark about God and guns, throwing his team and his marriage into chaos. This timely dramedy is fast, witty, and surprisingly moving, perfect for audiences who love smart, character-driven theatre.

Available roles:

Senator Charles Whitmore (40s–50s)- A well-liked Republican senator from North Carolina, he is honest, grounded, and a little too candid for his own good. He's starting to question what he believes and what he has been told to believe. He is smart, sincere, with a quiet wit and a strong moral compass that may or may not get him re-elected.

 

Sara Whitmore (30s–40s)- Charles's wife is a Southern firecracker: funny, outspoken, and full of heart. She is proud, polished, and always camera-ready, but underneath the charm is a woman who has seen pain and channels it into purpose. A born performer with bite, she is best described as a blend of Southern belle meets political pit bull. An accent helps, but honesty matters more.

 

Alex Klein (20s–40s)- Charles's campaign manager is a fast-talking, sharp-thinking New Yorker who lives on caffeine and damage control. She's always two steps ahead and one nervous breakdown away from an ulcer. She is fierce, funny, and ferociously professional, but there's a soft spot under the armor. Timing and verbal dexterity are key to the role.
 

Tom (30s–50s)- Plays multiple roles. A quick-change chameleon with comic timing and range. A great role for an actor who loves character work and variety.

• Tom: earnest campaign staffer trying to keep up.

• Reporter: sharp, skeptical, hungry for the headline.

• Security Guard: polite, no-nonsense, steady.

• Blogger: snarky, self-important, and slightly awkward.

All roles offer great opportunities for humor and heartfelt moments.

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Rehearsals

Rehearsals will begin shortly after casting and typically run 3 nights a week. Rehearsals are based on actor availability, so please be sure to list all known conflicts on your audition form.

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More information:
For more information, email the director at acmeactor@gmail.com.

Come join us for this funny, thought-provoking, and heartfelt play about faith, truth, and the courage to speak your mind, even when it costs you everything.​​​​​​

 

Acme Theater holds open auditions. For information on our casting policy, please see "View Our Casting Policy" below.​