AUDITIONS

JULY 27 & 29 @ 6:00 - 9:00

Inspire Theatre announces auditions for CURTAINS on July 27 & 29, with performances October 16 – November 1, 2026.

THE STORY:

A talentless leading lady is mysteriously murdered on the opening night of a Broadway-bound musical. The entire cast and crew become sequestered inside Boston’s Colonial Theatre and are instantly made suspects. A fast-talking local police detective with a secret passion for musical theatre must solve the murder, save the failing show, and perhaps even find love—all without getting killed himself.

From the creators of CABARET and CHICAGO comes CURTAINS, combining the best elements of classic Broadway with a clever whodunit. This homage to the Golden Age of theatre will keep audiences laughing and guessing until the very end.

For more info, inspire@inspiretheatre.com

734-460-2410

Audition Information

ROLES

Lt. Frank Cioﬃ - A Boston detective. Male. Tenor-Baritone.

Niki Harris - A naïve ingénue. Female. Soprano.

Aaron Fox - The composer. Male. Tenor-Baritone.

Georgia Hendricks - Half of the songwriting team. Female. Mezzo-Soprano.

Carmen Bernstein - The brassy producer. Female. Mezzo-Soprano.

Bobby Pepper - The choreographer. Male. Tenor-Baritone.

Oscar Shapiro - The sole investor. Male. Baritone.

Christopher Belling - The director. Male. Baritone.

Sasha Iljinksy - The conductor. Male. Baritone.

Bambi Bernét - Carmen’s daughter. Female. Soprano.

Jessica Cranshaw - A fading Hollywood star. Female. Soprano.

Daryl Grady - A theatre critic. Male. Non-singer.

Johnny Harmon - The stage manager. Male. Non-singer.

Ensemble

For more info email: inspire@inspiretheatre.com or call 734-460-2410 or go to www.inspiretheatre.com

The Fine Print

AUDITION REGISTRATION FORM: Please fill out before coming to auditions

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CONFLICT CALENDAR: Download, fill out and bring to auditions https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RIMiIa-ee3uQdrBxDxZhmTK9UD71lkuD/view?usp=sharing

AUDITION DATES: Monday & Wednesday, July 27 & 29, at 6 p.m.

AUDITION TIME: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

REGISTRATION ENDS AT 6 P.M.

LOCATION: Inspire Theatre, 33455 Warren Rd, Westland 48185

AUDITION PROCESS: Cold readings. Be prepared to learn 16-20 measures of a song. Wear comfortable clothing and be prepared to learn a portion of a dance.

REHEARSALS: First Rehearsal will be August 2 at 1:00pm. Rehearsals will be Sundays 1 – 5 p.m. and Mondays & Wednesdays 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.

PERFORMANCE DATES:

Oct 16 – Nov 1, 2026

Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays & Sundays at 2 p.m.

CURTAINS

Book by RUPERT HOLMES

Music by JOHN KANDER

Lyrics by FRED EBB

Original Book and Concept by PETER STONE

Additional Lyrics by JOHN KANDER and RUPERT HOLMES

Originally Produced on Broadway by Roger Berlind, Roger Horchow, Daryl Roth, Jane Bergère, Ted Hartley and Center Theatre Group.

American Premiere Produced at The Ahmanson Theatre by Center Theatre Group, LA’s Theatre Company.

CURTAINS is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide 1180 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 640, New York, NY 10036. www.theatricalrights.com

Detroit Institute of Art Brings Art to Westland

Now in its 16th year, the Inside|Out program brings high-quality reproductions of the DIA’s collection to outdoor venues throughout metro Detroit to increase engagement between the museum and its diverse audience. Every May through October, residents of Macomb, Wayne, and Oakland counties will be able to enjoy a piece of the DIA outside in their own community. Each community will display a number of reproductions outdoors clustered within walking or biking distance.

DIA

Inspire Adds Reserved Seating

Reserve Your Seat Today

Patrons are now able to choose seats before arriving at theatre. Make sure you get the seat you want - online - https://events.ticketleap.com/events/inspiretheatre

Choose Your Spot

Choose your own seat or allow our seating program to select the best seat available. Choosing your own seat only available on laptops and desktop versions. This option is not available on mobile devices.

Accessible Seating

Does anyone in your party require assisted seating? Call 734.460.2410 to obtain those seats.

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Create & Stage Props

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

Backstage Opportunities

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

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Our Values

Quality

Togetherness

We tell good stories well. We strive for the best product.

Togetherness

When at all possible, we will include as many people as possible in every production.

Honesty

Togetherness

Fun & Art

We value honesty and integrity. We require it from all the participants. We will do what we say we will do.

AUDITIONS