UPCOMING AUDITION — Tuesday, OCTOBER 26, 6:30pm
Tuesdays With Morrie
Planning to audition? Help us prepare!
Auditions are an open call, so you’re welcome to simply show up. However, we encourage you to submit the form below ahead of time so you can skip the paperwork and arrive ready to audition!
Synopsis:
Tuesdays with Morrie is a touching story by Mitch Albom, based on his memoir about reconnecting with his former professor, Morrie Schwartz, during Morrie’s struggle with ALS. Through their weekly meetings, Mitch learns valuable life lessons, exploring themes like love, family, and mortality. Mitch, the character for casting, is a successful yet unfulfilled sports journalist who finds new perspective through his interactions with Morrie.
Casting note: The relationship between these two men is everything. We are looking for actors with strong chemistry who can make the audience believe the history between a beloved teacher and his former student, and take us from laughter to heartbreak without forcing either one.
Directed by: Sharon Mann Metts
Audition Dates:
Monday, October 26, 6:30pm
Tuesday, October 27, 6:30pm (Call backs)
Audition Location:
U.S. Digital Outreach Center - 1400 NE 136th Ave, Suite 201, Vancouver, WA 98684
Performance Dates & Times:
Friday, March 12, 7:30pm
Saturday, March 13, 7:30pm
Sunday, March 14, 2:00pm
Friday, March 19, 7:30pm
Saturday, March 20, 7:30pm
Sunday, March 21, 2:00pm
Performance Location:
Magenta Theatre - 1108 Main Street, Vancouver, WA 98660
Tentative Rehearsal Dates & Times:
Rehearsals: February 1-March 6, 2027 Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings, plus Saturday mornings.
Tech Week: March 8-11, 2027, Evening rehearsals.
Rehearsal Location:
U.S. Digital Outreach Center - 1400 NE 136th Ave, Suite 201, Vancouver, WA 98684
Compensation:
$200 stipend paid at final performance.
Casting:
MORRIE SCHWARTZ: Male, 50–80
A retired college professor: warm, intelligent, funny, curious, and deeply compassionate. Morrie is living with ALS, so the actor must portray his physical decline truthfully while maintaining his humor, dignity, and enormous appetite for life. Seeking a strong, emotionally available actor capable of vulnerability without sentimentality.
MITCH ALBOM: Male, 25–45
A former classical/jazz pianist who has become a successful sports journalist. Intelligent, ambitious, quick-witted, and driven, Mitch has allowed career and success to crowd out much of the life he once imagined. Seeking an actor who can balance humor, skepticism, affection, and emotional restraint as Morrie gradually breaks through his defenses.
Submit the audition form below, then reserve your time slot.
Contact Info:
Role Auditioning For:
Conflicts & Availability:
Rehearsals: February 1–March 6, 2027
Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings, plus Saturday mornings.
Tech Week: March 8–11, 2027
Evening rehearsals.
Performances
Friday, March 12 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 13 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 14 at 2:00 p.m.
Friday, March 19 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 20 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 21 at 2:00 p.m.
Acting Experience
Our Faith & How We Operate
Ekklesia Theatre is a faith-based, Christian-led company. Our leadership and board believe in Jesus, and that shapes how we choose our productions and how we operate. We select works that have artistic merit and speak honestly to the human condition.
Our 2026-2027 season’s theme is Love Your Neighbor. Through stories of connection, compassion, loss, forgiveness, hope, and community, we aim to explore what it means to truly see the people around us and recognize their inherent worth and dignity. We believe great theatre can cultivate empathy, encourage meaningful conversations, and remind us of our shared humanity.
What this means in practice:
Prayer: We begin rehearsals and performances with a short prayer. Participation is encouraged but never required. You are always free to quietly observe, step outside, or simply remain present. We only ask that everyone respect each other’s choices.
Inclusion: We welcome people of all faiths, or no faith, and of every background, creed, and belief to audition, perform, and volunteer with us. We are committed to treating every person with dignity, respect, and kindness.
Community Impact: We show our faith through action: donating a percentage of ticket sales to local charities, removing financial barriers through our Pay-It-Forward ticket model, and paying stipends to all artists.
We are transparent about who we are so that you know what to expect and can choose whether this is a good fit for you. If you ever have questions about our faith or practices, Artistic Director Chris Murphy or any board member would be glad to talk with you.
UPCOMING AUDITION — Tuesday, September 29, 6:30pm–9:30pm
Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol
Casting four adult actors, of all genders and types, to play a variety of roles in this hilarious retelling of the classic Dickens story, reimagined by Tom Mula.
Synopsis:
Tuesdays with Morrie is a touching story by Mitch Albom, based on his memoir about reconnecting with his former professor, Morrie Schwartz, during Morrie’s struggle with ALS. Through their weekly meetings, Mitch learns valuable life lessons, exploring themes like love, family, and mortality. Mitch, the character for casting, is a successful yet unfulfilled sports journalist who finds new perspective through his interactions with Morrie.
Casting note: The relationship between these two men is everything. We are looking for actors with strong chemistry who can make the audience believe the history between a beloved teacher and his former student, and take us from laughter to heartbreak without forcing either one.
Directed by: Sharon Mann Metts
Audition Dates:
Monday, October 26, 6:30pm
Tuesday, October 27, 6:30pm (Call backs)
Audition Location:
U.S. Digital Outreach Center - 1400 NE 136th Ave, Suite 201, Vancouver, WA 98684
Performance Dates & Times:
Friday, March 12, 7:30pm
Saturday, March 13, 7:30pm
Sunday, March 14, 2:00pm
Friday, March 19, 7:30pm
Saturday, March 20, 7:30pm
Sunday, March 21, 2:00pm
Performance Location:
Magenta Theatre - 1108 Main Street, Vancouver, WA 98660
Tentative Rehearsal Dates & Times:
Rehearsals: February 1-March 6, 2027 Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings, plus Saturday mornings.
Tech Week: March 8-11, 2027, Evening rehearsals.
Rehearsal Location:
U.S. Digital Outreach Center - 1400 NE 136th Ave, Suite 201, Vancouver, WA 98684
Compensation:
$200 stipend paid at final performance.
Casting:
MORRIE SCHWARTZ: Male, 50–80
A retired college professor: warm, intelligent, funny, curious, and deeply compassionate. Morrie is living with ALS, so the actor must portray his physical decline truthfully while maintaining his humor, dignity, and enormous appetite for life. Seeking a strong, emotionally available actor capable of vulnerability without sentimentality.
MITCH ALBOM: Male, 25–45
A former classical/jazz pianist who has become a successful sports journalist. Intelligent, ambitious, quick-witted, and driven, Mitch has allowed career and success to crowd out much of the life he once imagined. Seeking an actor who can balance humor, skepticism, affection, and emotional restraint as Morrie gradually breaks through his defenses.
Submit the audition form below, then reserve your time slot.
Contact Info:
Role Auditioning For:
Conflicts & Availability:
Rehearsals: February 1–March 6, 2027
Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings, plus Saturday mornings.
Tech Week: March 8–11, 2027
Evening rehearsals.
Performances
Friday, March 12 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 13 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 14 at 2:00 p.m.
Friday, March 19 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 20 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 21 at 2:00 p.m.
Acting Experience
Our Faith & How We Operate
Ekklesia Theatre is a faith-based, Christian-led company. Our leadership and board believe in Jesus, and that shapes how we choose our productions and how we operate. We select works that have artistic merit and speak honestly to the human condition.
Our 2026-2027 season’s theme is Love Your Neighbor. Through stories of connection, compassion, loss, forgiveness, hope, and community, we aim to explore what it means to truly see the people around us and recognize their inherent worth and dignity. We believe great theatre can cultivate empathy, encourage meaningful conversations, and remind us of our shared humanity.
What this means in practice:
Prayer: We begin rehearsals and performances with a short prayer. Participation is encouraged but never required. You are always free to quietly observe, step outside, or simply remain present. We only ask that everyone respect each other’s choices.
Inclusion: We welcome people of all faiths, or no faith, and of every background, creed, and belief to audition, perform, and volunteer with us. We are committed to treating every person with dignity, respect, and kindness.
Community Impact: We show our faith through action: donating a percentage of ticket sales to local charities, removing financial barriers through our Pay-It-Forward ticket model, and paying stipends to all artists.
We are transparent about who we are so that you know what to expect and can choose whether this is a good fit for you. If you ever have questions about our faith or practices, Artistic Director Chris Murphy or any board member would be glad to talk with you.
UPCOMING AUDITION — Tuesday, October 26, 6:30pm
Tuesdays With Morrie
Planning to audition? Help us prepare!
Auditions are an open call, so you’re welcome to simply show up. However, we encourage you to submit the form below ahead of time so you can skip the paperwork and arrive ready to audition!
Synopsis:
Tuesdays with Morrie is a touching story by Mitch Albom, based on his memoir about reconnecting with his former professor, Morrie Schwartz, during Morrie’s struggle with ALS. Through their weekly meetings, Mitch learns valuable life lessons, exploring themes like love, family, and mortality. Mitch, the character for casting, is a successful yet unfulfilled sports journalist who finds new perspective through his interactions with Morrie.
Casting note: The relationship between these two men is everything. We are looking for actors with strong chemistry who can make the audience believe the history between a beloved teacher and his former student, and take us from laughter to heartbreak without forcing either one.
Directed by: Sharon Mann Metts
Audition Dates:
Monday, October 26, 6:30pm
Tuesday, October 27, 6:30pm (Call backs)
Audition Location:
U.S. Digital Outreach Center - 1400 NE 136th Ave, Suite 201, Vancouver, WA 98684
Performance Dates & Times:
Friday, March 12, 7:30pm
Saturday, March 13, 7:30pm
Sunday, March 14, 2:00pm
Friday, March 19, 7:30pm
Saturday, March 20, 7:30pm
Sunday, March 21, 2:00pm
Performance Location:
Magenta Theatre - 1108 Main Street, Vancouver, WA 98660
Tentative Rehearsal Dates & Times:
Rehearsals: February 1-March 6, 2027 Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings, plus Saturday mornings.
Tech Week: March 8-11, 2027, Evening rehearsals.
Rehearsal Location:
U.S. Digital Outreach Center - 1400 NE 136th Ave, Suite 201, Vancouver, WA 98684
Compensation:
$200 stipend paid at final performance.
Casting:
MORRIE SCHWARTZ: Male, 50–80
A retired college professor: warm, intelligent, funny, curious, and deeply compassionate. Morrie is living with ALS, so the actor must portray his physical decline truthfully while maintaining his humor, dignity, and enormous appetite for life. Seeking a strong, emotionally available actor capable of vulnerability without sentimentality.
MITCH ALBOM: Male, 25–45
A former classical/jazz pianist who has become a successful sports journalist. Intelligent, ambitious, quick-witted, and driven, Mitch has allowed career and success to crowd out much of the life he once imagined. Seeking an actor who can balance humor, skepticism, affection, and emotional restraint as Morrie gradually breaks through his defenses.
Submit the audition form
below, then reserve your time slot.
Contact Info:
Role Auditioning For:
Conflicts & Availability:
Rehearsals: February 1–March 6, 2027
Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings, plus Saturday mornings.
Tech Week: March 8–11, 2027
Evening rehearsals.
Performances
Friday, March 12 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 13 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 14 at 2:00 p.m.
Friday, March 19 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 20 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 21 at 2:00 p.m.
Acting Experience
Our Faith & How We Operate
Ekklesia Theatre is a faith-based, Christian-led company. Our leadership and board believe in Jesus, and that shapes how we choose our productions and how we operate. We select works that have artistic merit and speak honestly to the human condition.
Our 2026-2027 season’s theme is Love Your Neighbor. Through stories of connection, compassion, loss, forgiveness, hope, and community, we aim to explore what it means to truly see the people around us and recognize their inherent worth and dignity. We believe great theatre can cultivate empathy, encourage meaningful conversations, and remind us of our shared humanity.
What this means in practice:
Prayer: We begin rehearsals and performances with a short prayer. Participation is encouraged but never required. You are always free to quietly observe, step outside, or simply remain present. We only ask that everyone respect each other’s choices.
Inclusion: We welcome people of all faiths, or no faith, and of every background, creed, and belief to audition, perform, and volunteer with us. We are committed to treating every person with dignity, respect, and kindness.
Community Impact: We show our faith through action: donating a percentage of ticket sales to local charities, removing financial barriers through our Pay-It-Forward ticket model, and paying stipends to all artists.
We are transparent about who we are so that you know what to expect and can choose whether this is a good fit for you. If you ever have questions about our faith or practices, Artistic Director Chris Murphy or any board member would be glad to talk with you.
Never auditioned before?
That's okay.
We care about preparation and commitment, but we also want Ekklesia to be a place where people can take creative risks. You do not need to already be “a theatre person” to walk into an audition room.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Auditions without
the mystery.
Every production is a little different, but we’ll always tell you what to prepare, what the process looks like, and what we’re asking from you before you arrive.
01
Find the
right story.
When a show begins casting, we’ll post available roles, rehearsal expectations, performance dates, and any important content information.
02
Walk into
the room.
Follow the audition instructions for that production. Depending on the show, that may mean readings, prepared material, movement, music, or simply working a scene together.
03
Make something
with us.
Casting is only the beginning. Rehearsal is where strangers become an ensemble and the story starts becoming ours.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Auditions without
the mystery.
Every production is a little different, but we’ll always tell you what to prepare, what the process looks like, and what we’re asking from you before you arrive.
01
Find the
right story.
When a show begins casting, we’ll post available roles, rehearsal expectations, performance dates, and any important content information.
02
Walk into
the room.
Follow the audition instructions for that production. Depending on the show, that may mean readings, prepared material, movement, music, or simply working a scene together.
03
Make something
with us.
Casting is only the beginning. Rehearsal is where strangers become an ensemble and the story starts becoming ours.
Never auditioned before?
That's okay.
Some of our people have spent years in theatre. Others are trying something new. What matters most is curiosity, generosity, reliability, and a willingness to be part of the room.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Auditions without
the mystery.
Every production is a little different, but we’ll always tell you what to prepare, what the process looks like, and what we’re asking from you before you arrive.
01
Find the
right story.
When a show begins casting, we’ll post available roles, rehearsal expectations, performance dates, and any important content information.
02
Walk into
the room.
Follow the audition instructions for that production. Depending on the show, that may mean readings, prepared material, movement, music, or simply working a scene together.
03
Make something
with us.
Casting is only the beginning. Rehearsal is where strangers become an ensemble and the story starts becoming ours.
COMING UP this fall
Our next
audition room.
Check anything that interests you. You’re not committing to a production or position—we’re simply learning where you might enjoy plugging in.
Production
To Kill A Mockingbird
AUDITION DATES
MID November
CASTING
coming soon
LOCATION
TBA
COMING UP
Our next
audition room.
Check anything that interests you. You’re not committing to a production or position—we’re simply learning where you might enjoy plugging in.
Production
To kill a mockingbird
AUDITION DATES
mid november
CASTING
coming soon
LOCATION
TBA
COMING UP
Our next
audition room.
Check anything that interests you. You’re not committing to a production or position—we’re simply learning where you might enjoy plugging in.
Production
To Kill A Mockingbird
AUDITION DATES
Mid November
CASTING
coming soon
LOCATION
TBA
NOT LOOKING TO PERFORM?
There are a hundred ways to help tell the story.
NOT LOOKING TO PERFORM?
There are a hundred ways
to help tell the story.
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