THEATRE IN THE CIRCLE ANNOUNCING AUDITIONS
All roles will have stipends.
FRANKLY BEN FRANKLIN
A MUSICAL MEMOIR
MARCH 7, Noon to 4 pm
Please be prepared to sing what best shows off your voice and range, and have a short, prepared monologue. Please bring sheet music in your key. Accompanist provided. No a cappella or recorded tracks, please.
AUDITIONS AND CALLBACKS at JUDSON MANOR BALLROOM,
1890 E. 107th, Cleveland 44106 (free parking in lot).
If you are not available to audition on March 7, you can request another audition time by phoning (216) 280-0960
Frankly Ben Franklin 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
Resumes for the production team (set designers, costumers, stage managers, lighting designers, choreographers) can be submitted to theatreinthecircle@gmail.com
Theatre in the Circle, Bill Corcoran, Artistic Director, Producer
theatreinthecircle.org • (216) 280-0960 theatreinthecircle@gmail.com