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Burlington Players are pleased to announce auditions for:Ada and the Engine
by Lauren Gunderson
Directed by Alison Walters-Short
Assistant directed by Michael Gravante
Staged managed by Emily Lambert
Production dates: February 20th - March 7th, 2026
Auditions Dates/Times: Thursday, October 23 and Sunday, October 26, 2025
Callbacks: Monday, October 27
Auditions will take place at The Park Playhouse, One Edgemere Ave, Burlington, MA.
Please visit www.burlingtonplayers.com/auditions for more information including signups, character descriptions, audition materials and rehearsal schedule.
About the show:
Jane Austen meets Steve Jobs in this captivating romance set at the dawn of the computer age. As the Industrial Revolution takes off, young Ada Byron Lovelace—daughter of the notorious poet Lord Byron—sees limitless potential in the “analytical engines” designed by her brilliant friend and kindred spirit, Charles Babbage. While society (and her mother) expect her to focus on marriage and motherhood, Ada dares to envision a future where art and mathematics intertwine, shaping a world yet to come. A music-infused tale of love, ambition, and the daring dreams that push the boundaries of possibility.
About the roles:
Ada Byron Lovelace (she/her) (age 18-36)
Curious, funny, brilliant, aware of her brilliance, stories, aware of her story. Never met her famous father. Tries to be a "good girl" but just cannot help her curiosity and love of all things impossible. A woman of our time stuck in hers.
Lady Annabella Byron (she/her) (age 35-55)
Ada's mother, harsh, strict, jealous? Yes. But realistic. She has had a hard life largely due to Ada's father. Projects his sins on her.
Charles Babbage (he/him) (age 40-60)
Ada's soul mate, friend, mentor. Lauded genius of London. A holder of famous salons, an inventor, a mathematical scholar, a dreamer who just cannot seem to make his dreams into the metal they require to be real. Almost perfect for Ada. Almost.
Lord Lovelace (he/him) (age 25-45)
A gentleman who becomes Ada's husband. He'd rather that he was more rich and more lordly but he'll manage with his lot. A proud man. A wanting man. A serious man. Is not madly in love with Ada but she'll do just fine.
Byron (he/him) (age 36) A charming man, darkly funny. Unpredictable, emotional, brooding but self-aware. A poet.
Mary Sommerville (she/her) (age 40-60)
Charles' friend and colleague and Ada's mentor. There are no women as successful and respected in science and math as her. Pragmatic, sharply friendly, someone who will tell you when you're wrong.
If you have any questions, please email the producer at [email protected].
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Burlington Players -Park Playhouse, 8 Edgemere Ave, Burlington, MA 01803-4807, United States
