THEATRE IN THE CIRCLE

AUDITIONS for 

FRANKLY BEN FRANKLIN 

 A MUSICAL MEMOIR

MARCH 7, Noon to 4 pm

JUDSON MANOR BALLROOM, 

1890 E. 107th, Cleveland 44106 (free parking in lot). 

MAKE YOUR APPOINTMENT HERE

If you are not available to audition on March 7, you can request another audition time by phoning (216) 280-0960 

Performance Dates: June 4-7, 2026

ROLES TO BE CAST:

·      BEN FRANKLIN: Although the well-known patriot is 82 years old and limps due to his gout, his mind is still active, and he is pursuing his goal of writing his memoirs. VOCAL RANGE Bb2 – F4

·      RICHARD (from Poor Richard’s Almanac). Unlike Ben, Richard is ageless, somewhere between 26 and 52. VOCAL RANGE Bb2 – F4

·      DEBBY, DEBORAH READ FRANKLIN (Ben’s wife) is a successful businessperson in her own right. Two years younger than Ben, in the show, she ranges in age from mid-forties to sixty-six, her age when she died. VOCAL RANGE C4-E5

·      FOUR CHORUS MEMBERS, SATB play multiple roles. 

·      BOY with a whistle: 10-12 years old.

Theatre in the Circle, Bill Corcoran, Artistic Director, Producer
theatreinthecircle.org • (216) 280-0960   theatreinthecircle@gmail.com