The Tavern

by George M Cohen

July 24 - August 22, 2026 Fridays & Saturdays @ 8:00pm
Sundays Aug 9 & 16 @ 2:00pm

A lonely tavern, a wild stormy night, a mysterious vagabond, a frightened woman and a gunshot rings out. Who are these folks taking refuge from the storm? What is there intent? How will this night end?

Director Elvin Moriarty is seeking cast members to fill 15 roles.

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Auditions

Sunday, June 7 @ 2:00pm
Monday, June 8 @ 7:30pm

Auditions are held at Theatre Suburbia (5201 Mitchelldale St, Suite A3) on Sunday afternoon and Monday evening following the opening of the prior show. Sign in starts one hour prior to start.

Auditions are open to the public and consist of cold readings from the script. Please bring your resume and headshot if you have them. If not, we have audition forms and a camera. Those cast are required to become a member of the theatre.

Everyone who auditions will receive a complimentary ticket for two to the current production. Additionally, those cast will receive a complimentary ticket for two to their show.

Read through generally occurs the Tuesday or Wednesday following auditions. Full rehearsals normally start the following Monday and run through the opening of the show.

Rehearsals are usually Monday through Thursday evenings, as well as on Fridays once the previous show closes. Additionally, there may be pick up rehearsals on the two Thursdays following opening.

Character Breakdown

Director Elvin Moriarty is seeking cast members to fill 15 roles.

Zach ( M )

the tavern keeper's son

Sally ( F )

the hired girl

Freeman ( M )

the tavern keeper

Willum ( M )

the hired man

The Vagabond

Violet ( F )

the woman

Lamson ( M )

the governor

Mrs. Lamson ( F )

the governor’s wife

Virginia ( F )

the governor’s daughter

Tom Allen ( M )

the fiancé

The Sheriff ( M )

Ezra

the sheriff's man (or woman)

Joshua

the sheriff's man (or woman)

Tony

the sheriff's man (or woman)

Stevens ( M )

the attendant

Stick around after the Sunday audition. Theatre Suburbia directors will conduct a short workshop to help you improve your auditioning skills.

Want to get involved, but not sure on stage is the place for you? Theatre Suburbia is always looking for volunteers to help out with a variety of things.

Feel free to drop by the theatre during auditions to get a feel for the place, meet others involved here and get more information.

Cast & Crew

Elvin Moriarty

Elvin Moriarty

Director