BACP 4th Short Play Festival

“The Mother Road (Trip)”

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Auditions: March 7-8, 2026

Performance: April 24-26, 2026

General Admission: $10.00 at the door

AUDITION INFO:

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“Encounter” by Michael Wright
Mandy - early 20s, a seeker; hippie for the moment, short dress over patched, worn jeans
Devin - early 20s, clay in need of shaping; chaotic hippie
Man - He might be Jesse James

“Hitting the Road” by Susan Apker
CHRIS – Male, 40s-50s, husband of LISA
LISA – Female, 40s-50s, wife of CHRIS

“In a Rut” by Kelley Childers Friedberg
DORCAS Female white-tailed deer, veteran of the season
DOTTIE Female white-tailed deer, eager newcomer
BUCKY Male mule deer, a little shy, newcomer to the area
TANK Male white-tailed deer, eager alpha male

“Mother Roadside” by Bonny Wicks
Megan: (f, 30’s) An expectant mother
Ruby: (f,30’s) Megan’s ride or die best friend
Dale: (m, any age) The owner and proprietor of a roadside tourist trap
Mama: (f, 60+) Dale’s chain-smoking mom

“Ride the Seven” by Bradley Morris
SPENCER RICH: 52 years old, drummer and lead singer of Ride the Seven
SUTTON AMES: 20-something heartthrob, guitarist for Ride the Seven
BEN STONE: 20-something heartthrob, bassist for Ride the Seven. Very John Taylor.
ROBIN COLE: Any age (old enough to manage a rock band), any gender. The band’s manager.

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“She Who Talks in Juaréz Wakes Up with Ants in Her Mouth” by Shadia Dahlal
JOSÉ: male; Mexican
MARÍA: female; Mexican
VIEJITA: female, ancient, Mexican
JESÚS: male, child, Mexican
SHERIFF: any gender, 35-60 years of age; Americano/a
*SOUND CUE RADIO/VOICE any age, gender. Americano/a

“Tornado Alley” by Sarah Noe
RUSTY (60s-70s), a laid-back, go-with the flow kind of fella. Works as a cook at the cafe.
RITA (40s-60s), a friendly but sassy small town waitress.
DINA (18), an intelligent but sheltered teen who craves independence.
EDWARD (30s-50s), an overprotective, basket case of a man. Keeping his daughter safe is his main concern.