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 Swing into the Season this December at Inspire Theatre's
a CHRISTMAS CABARET!


Joy and wonder fill the air as our talented cast take the stage for the yuletide festivities. From timeless tunes to modern holiday hits, there’s something to make everyone sing, clap, and tap along.

A perfect way to celebrate the holiday, a Christmas Cabaret is a celebration of music, memories, and merriment. Whether you’re continuing a cherished family tradition or starting a new one, this enchanting show is the perfect escape from the holiday hustle.

a Christmas Cabaret

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Auditions for the Southern-fried comedy, "Dearly Departed”

written by David Bottrell and Jessie Jones.

AUDITION DATES:
Monday & Tuesday, December 29 & 30, at 6 p.m. at Inspire Theatre.


PERFORMANCE DATES:
March 6-22, 2026 (Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays & Sundays at 2 p.m.)


AUDITION PROCESS:
Those auditioning will be asked to read from the script. Copies of the script will be provided at the audition.


REHEARSALS:
A read-through/company meeting will be January 4. Rehearsals will be Sundays 1 – 5 p.m. and Mondays & Wednesdays 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.

 PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE AUDITION APPLICATION https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScMUwP26HTa00j7ghBx7AGfrVz2HhUHTUps0BhQIS9X7-2PJw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=107905846804927649101 


THEN PRINT, FILL, AND BRING WITH YOU TO AUDITIONS, THE FOLLOWING FORM https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZX9d1r1afhHOI_BH0_5JuoPhQ8lZq4xp/view?usp=sharing 


THE STORY: 

A dysfunctional Southern family comes together to plan a funeral in this character-driven ensemble comedy. When the Turpin family patriarch Bud suddenly dies of a stroke, his sons Ray-Bud and Junior, sister Marguerite, and widow Raynelle do their best to ensure a dignified memorial, but familial squabbles quickly get in the way. Junior’s wife Suzanne (correctly) accuses him of infidelity, a resentful Ray-Bud drinks to deal with his resentment over footing the bill for a service being handled by the funeral home of his archrival, and Raynelle seems more concerned with ensuring that Bud’s legacy as “mean and surly” is quite literally carved in stone. Dearly Departed is a side-splitting ensemble comedy that’s at once a parody of and a love letter to life in the Deep South.


ROLES AVAILABLE ​​(Ages may vary) 

LEADS: 


Raynelle – 40s-60s (female) – the family matriarch whose husband has just passed away


Royce – late teen-40s (male) – son of Marguerite; unemployed, no goals in life; his “plan” is to get on welfare


Marguerite – 50s-60s (female) – feisty Bible-thumping woman who despite claiming to be a devout Christian is constantly insulting her son


Ray-Bud – 30s-40s (male) – the “responsible” one of the Turpin brothers; uncomfortable at the thought of being at a funeral


Lucille – 30s-40s (female) – Ray-Bud’s wife; practical, but has some PTSD issues with a KFC chicken bucket


Junior – 30s-40s (male) – the other Turpin son; entrepreneurialism isn’t his best quality; at the top of the show, a secret about Junior is exposed


Suzanne – 30s-40s (female) – loud, high-maintenance, drama queen


SUPPORTING: 


Reverend Hooker – 40s-60s (male) – the town minister; has his own radio show; needs to stay away from Mexican food


Delightful – 20s (female) – the only Turpin daughter; for her, life is just fine as long as she has a bag of chips…or a corn dog…or a coke…or M&Ms…or a Dilly Bar


Veda – 50s-60s (female) – a round-the-clock caregiver to her husband, Norval


Nadine – 20s-30s (female) – not your typical “mother of the year” despite having an unspecified number of children, all named for celebrities. But she still is looking for Mr. Right!


Clyde – 20-40s (male) – owns a body repair shop where Ray-Bud works. Think “The Sopranos” below the Mason-Dixon line


Norval – 40s-60s (male) – speaks mainly in grunts


Juanita – 40s-60s (female) – quite wealthy but not high class


Joy of Life Singers - Either Gender Adult, Young Adult, Mature Adult


For more info call 734-460-2410 

inspire@inspiretheatre.com 

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OPPORTUNITIES

Experience the fun of live theatre as one of our indispensable volunteers on our upcoming show. 

Prop Master

Responsibilities of a Prop Master

  • Read through the script and note all mentioned props
  • Discuss what props are required with other members of the team
  • Locate any available existing props and/or Work out the best way to make a prop and what materials to use
  • Build a team to assist before and during shows
  • Set props for each show
  • Repair props

Stage Crew

 Responsibilities

  • Stage Hand – Also known as a stage technician, this role is responsible for moving scenery to the right place at the right time, a vital role in any production.
  • Stage Hand reports to the Stage Manager

Email inspire@inspiretheatre.com if interested

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    33455 Warren Road, Westland, Michigan 48185, United States

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