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Cabrillo College Theatre Arts is excited to announce AUDITIONS for the Fall 2026 show
MACHINAL
a play by Sophie Treadwell
Directed by Robin Aronson
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.
There are many fantastic speaking roles that revolve around the Young Woman
protagonist. There is plenty 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
AUDITIONS:
Auditions are the first week of classes--August 25 and 26 -- 6:30-8:30pm.
Auditions on Tuesday and Wednesday will be in person on the Crocker Mainstage in the Crocker Theater Building VAPA 4000
Please prepare a 60-90 second monologue. No monologue, no problem, come anyway!
CALLBACKS:
Thursday, August 27, 6:30pm. If you are selected for a callback, you'll be notified that night of your audition.
REHEARSALS:
Tuesday-Friday evenings, 6:30-9:30pm.
SHOWTIMES:
Friday, Oct. 30, Sunday, Nov. 1. Fridays, Nov. 6 & 13. Two shows, Sat.
Nov. 7. Sat. Nov. 14. Sundays, Nov. 8 & 15. (Pick-up rehearsal, Thurs. Nov. 5).
THE CLASS(s):
TA 29 & TA 529--Rehearsal and Performance, and TA 27 & TA 527--Theatre Production Workshop.
Once cast, enroll for your choice of 1, 2 or 3 credits. Actors cast in the show must enroll in both classes. TA 529 and 527 are non-credit options.
The SCRIPT is available here: https://people.fmarion.edu/llarsen/machinal.pdf
AUDITION FORM:
Please fill out and submit the form https://forms.gle/pJQh69wEBrgG2gd99 before you audition on Tuesday or Wednesday, by 6:30pm.
All students and actors are welcome and encouraged to audition! Inclusive casting.
For more info please contact:
Robin Aronson, director and TA29/529 instructor: roaronson@cabrillo.edu
Skip Epperson, head of the Theatre Department and TA 27/527 instructor: wmeppers@cabrillo.edu
