Upcoming Auditions

"Hatpins" Auditions

Auditions will take place March 10th & 11th at:

-Williamson County Public Library
1314 Columbia Ave
Franklin, TN

-Headshots/Resumes are not required, but can be emailed to wmpa.audition@gmail.com 

-WMPA is dedicated to supporting both beginners and seasoned actors. Bring your A-game, and don’t be discouraged if you’re new! All experience levels will be considered. We care more about what you do in auditions than what you’ve done in the past.

-Audition Details

• Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script.

• Audition time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM (both days)

• The last auditionee must arrive no later than 7:15 PM to be considered.

• Walk-ins welcome! You will be asked to fill out an audition form in person.

• Please fill out this form prior to auditioning: Audition Form

-Performance Location

Winchester Community Center
563 Maury Hill St
Spring Hill, TN

May 8th, 9th, and 10th

SHOW INFO

Hatpins are long, sharp accessories that women once used to secure their large hats. In the early 1900s, women began to realize these pins also made excellent self-defense weapons against men on the street who got “too close for comfort.”

Instead of cracking down on the “mashers,” some communities attempted to outlaw the pins themselves. This historical comedy follows a local group of women who band together to get to the bottom of a recent string of crimes—using their weapon of choice: hatpins.

ROLES AVAILABLE (5 Female, 3 Male)

Maddy – Lead/Narrator
Comedic timing is a must. This role has many lines. The confident leader of the group.

Charlotte – Supporting
A young woman with progressive ideas about women and their place in society.

Cee-Cee (Cecilia) – Supporting
Possibly a criminal. Strong familial chemistry with Dee-Dee is a must.

Dee-Dee (Deirdre) – Supporting
Also possibly a criminal—but definitely Cee-Cee’s sister. Strong familial chemistry required.

Effie – Featured
Owner of the local tea shop and victim of a scam.

Pennywise – Traditionally male, Featured
Local billionaire. Will also portray ensemble roles (police officer, robber, bank teller).

Dollarman – Traditionally male, Featured
Local billionaire. Will also portray ensemble roles (police officer, robber, bank teller).

Goldpit – Traditionally male, Featured
Local billionaire. Will also portray ensemble roles (police officer, robber, bank teller).

**Virtual auditions will be accepted; however, in-person auditions will be prioritized due to the opportunity to read with other potential cast members.**

If submitting virtually:

• Email wmpa.audition@gmail.com Subject line "Virtual Audition-Sides Request" and we will send you the monologue to record for us

• Deadline: March 11th at 5:00 PM

• Include resume and/or previous theatre experience, role(s) you wish to be considered for, and a picture. No filters, no sunglasses, and preferably of you alone. We want to see the real you!

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE

*A copy of the schedule will be given to the cast. The schedule is as follows:*  

Cast will be meeting TWICE a week on THURSDAYS and SUNDAYS

Rehearsals will begin on March 26th.

Thursdays from 6:30-8:30 at the performance venue- Winchester Community Center 563 Maury Hill St, Spring Hill, TN 37174

Sundays from 3:00-5:00 at the Williamson County Library (same as the audition location)1314 Columbia Ave, Franklin, TN 37064 *there will be no rehearsal April 5th for Easter*

We understand that having rehearsals at two different locations is unorthodox. Thank you for your willingness to participate and for your understanding! This is a new company, and we hope to have a permanent location soon.