Name: Auditions: Paint Night by Carey Crim
Start: 2026-01-05T18:00:00-06:00
Location: First Christian Church of Bloomington IL 61701

AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Nomad Theatre Company presents
Paint Night by Carey Crim
World Premiere produced by The Public Theatre, Lewiston, ME,
Christopher Schario and Janet Mitchko, Co-Artistic Directors
Directed by Cristen Monson as part of her MFA in Directing program at Illinois State University
Performance Location: McLean County Arts Center Annex
Performances: February 20-22 and February 27-March 1, 2026
Audition Dates: January 5 and 6 6:00-9:00 pm
Rehearsals will begin January 8th with a read through and typically will run Monday-Friday 6-9. When we get to Tech week rehearsals may go to 10:00 pm.
Audition Location: First Christian Church 401 Jefferson St. Bloomington, IL
Audition Form link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdLTyJZwQfJ-GpJnd9QL7VfwxCy0Ak2R3nkclcHsUXii2iTBg/viewform?usp=header
ABOUT THE PLAY:
Imagine Steel Magnolias with a modern twist—Paint Night is a heartfelt and hilarious exploration of womanhood, motherhood, and friendship. Set in a local “paint and sip” art studio, six women gather for a bachelorette celebration. As the wine flows and the brushes move, so do the conversations—revealing secrets, struggles, and the strength of female connection.
Produced by Nomad Theatre Company, a site-specific theatre in Bloomington-Normal, IL, known for immersive, community-rooted storytelling in unexpected spaces.
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CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:
All roles are for female-identifying actors. Ages listed are character ages, not necessarily actor ages. All ethnicities encouraged to audition.
• MIRIAM (mid-50s to early 60s, any ethnicity)
A humanities professor with a grown son and daughter. She’s a woman who tries to see the bright side, but life has tested her optimism. She’s raw, intelligent, and emotionally complex.
• BREE (mid-30s to early 40s, white)
Fern’s daughter. A working mom with a stay-at-home husband and a young son. She’s juggling modern motherhood with ambition and exhaustion.
• GWEN (40s, Black)
A former business powerhouse trying to re-enter a workforce that undervalues her after raising three kids. Smart, driven, and frustrated by the shifting rules of success.
• FERN (mid-50s to early 60s, white)
Bree’s mother. She’s trying to do the right thing in a world that’s changing faster than she can keep up with. Well-meaning, but sometimes out of touch.
• LOLLY (late 20s to early 30s, any ethnicity)
Miriam’s daughter. A free spirit who’s returned from a spiritual journey abroad. She grew up in the shadow of a brother with schizophrenia and is still finding her place.
• VERA (50s to 60s, any ethnicity)
The Paint Night leader and studio owner. A straight-shooting, free-spirited woman who brings humor and heart to the group. She’s the glue of the evening.
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PREPARATION:
Cold readings from the script may be provided. Bring a headshot and resume if available. PDF of the script available by request.
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QUESTIONS?
Contact Cristen Monson [email protected] or [email protected]
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