Auditions for Two One Act Plays
Dingle Drama Repertory Company is proud to present this two one act play with a modern flair!
Auditions - November 1st from 2-4pm at the Comedy Arts Theater of Charlotte.
Please prepare a 1–2 minute monologue. Additional sides will be given at auditions. If you are unable to attend in person, you may send a self tape audition to dingledrama@gmail.com. Self tape auditions should have 2 different monologues, no longer than 4 minutes total.
About Overtones
Overtones by Alice Gerstenberg explores the tension between what we say and what we really think as two women reunite, while their inner selves reveal hidden jealousy, desire, and ambition. This modernized production reimagines two characters as members of the queer community with name changes.
Roles Available
All genders, races & identities encouraged to audition.
HARRIET — Female-presenting, 25–50
Polished, sophisticated and controlled, with strong emotions simmering underneath.
HETTY — Female-presenting, 25–50
Harriet’s inner self. Passionate, impulsive, jealous and completely unfiltered.
MARGARET — Female, trans, or nonbinary-presenting, 25–50
Warm, gracious and proud, working hard to hide the struggles beneath the surface.
MAGGIE — Female, trans, or nonbinary-presenting, 25–50
Margaret’s inner self. Practical, anxious, instinctive and driven by survival.
About Trifles
Trifles by Susan Glaspell follows two women who uncover crucial clues in a murder investigation that the men dismiss as insignificant. This classic one-act explores gender, isolation, and the unspoken bonds between women. Some language will be modernized.
Roles Available
All genders, races & identities encouraged to audition.
MRS. HALE — Female-presenting, 35–65
Grounded, practical, observant and compassionate, with strong emotional depth.
MRS. PETERS — Female-presenting, 30–60
Reserved and thoughtful, with a significant emotional journey throughout the play.
GEORGE HENDERSON — Male-presenting, 30–55
Confident and authoritative County Attorney who is quick to dismiss what seems unimportant.
HENRY PETERS — Male-presenting, 35–65
Practical, straightforward sheriff who is comfortable in a position of authority.
LEWIS HALE — Male-presenting, 35–65
An earnest, conversational neighboring farmer and natural storyteller.
Show Dates: Jan 30 & 31, 2027 at The Comedy Arts Theater of Charlotte
Rehearsals will primarily be Friday, Saturday or Sunday. Rehearsals will start early December but be heavy in January. Times will be determined by actor and director availability. There is not a guaranteed stipend for these performances but we hope to use ticket sales to provide a modest one after the production closes.
Your Directors
KARLA DINGLE
Director - Overtones
TODD BURNETTE
Director - Trifles