Approximate SHOW SCHEDULE: 2026
Main Stage Productions (Subject to Change)
Refer to the "Season 10 Page"
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"Grace & Glorie" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jan. 10-25
"The Belles of Birmingham". . . . . . . . . . . . April 4-19
"Dr. Cooks Garden" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 11 - 26
"The Cemetery Club" . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept. 19 - Oct. 4
"A Gift to Remember". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dec. 5-20
CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS and Audition Dates
"The Cemetery Club"
by Ivan Menchell
Final Auditions August 5, 2026 @ 7 PM
Rehearsals Begin Monday, August 10 @ 7 PM
For Additional information Call 352-343-9944
Show dates as above.
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"A Gift to Remember"
Adapted by Joseph Robinette
Book by Debbie Macomber
Auditions are Held at the Tavares Theater
904 West Main Street, Tavares
email: boxoffice@tavarestheater.org
352-343-9944
Shaw dates as above.
Open Audition Dates: August 30-31 @ 7 PM
Rehearsals to begin Late Oct. / Early Nov.
All Parts are Open (no parts have been pre-cast):
Train Passengers
Cathy Norris: Early 50s
Matthew (Matt) McHugh: Late 30s
Elise Jones:Mid to late 20s
Kate Jones: 6-9? (Elise's daughter)
Len Dawber: Mid 20s
Nick Berry: Late 20s husband
Kelly Berry: Late 20s wife
Sam Larsen: Early 50s husband
Louise Larsen: Early 50s wife (grandmother instincts)
Telephone Call Recipients (on stage)/ Church Choir Members
Amy: Mid 20s Len Dawber's love interest
Madeline: Early 30s missing her recently demised father
Pam: Late 30s misses her husband again
Others
Clayton Kemper: Station master, mid 50s
Dean Owen: Choir director, late 40s
(also Train Conductor's Voice)
Leads acapella Christmas Music with the Three Women and Passengers and Audience.
Three Women: Choir Members
(Amy Madeline & Pam from Act I)
Time: Mid- 1990's
Place Train Depot New Hampshire
Flexible and easy rehearsal schedule, no stipend. Non traditional casting. Some doubling of roles is possible.
Performances: 3 weekends, 2026 (8 or 9 Shows, Some Evening and Some Weekend Matinees)
Come and be a part of the first season in our brand new theater facility.
Questions call or 352-343-9944 (Theater number does not accept text)
All shows also require a stage manager, a prop master, a lighting tech, and a sound tech. Uncertain? We can train you. (Unfortunately, there are no paid positions at this time.)
Ages may be adjusted to suit casting. Everyone is welcome to audition; Tavares Theater is an equal opportunity organization.