Show: NATIVE GARDENS
Theater: South Camden Theatre Company
Theater Website: https://www.southcamdentheatre.org/auditions/
Theater Phone: (856) 409-0365
Start date of auditions: 06/25/2026
South Camden Theatre Company is excited to announce the auditions for our next production.
Native Gardens
By Karen Zacarías
Produced by South Camden Theatre Company, Inc.
Directed by: Natalie Payán
Stage Manager: Abby Schechter
Audition Date: Thursday, June 25th (6:30-10pm)
Callbacks by invitation: Sunday, June 28th (4-9pm)
All roles open and paid
Location: 400 Jasper St, Camden, NJ 08104
Virtual appointments are available for those who cannot attend auditions in person (June 19th – 24th).
What do I need to prepare?
Primary Cast: Please prepare one comedic contemporary monologue (up to 2 minutes). You will additionally be provided a short excerpt from the script to read during the audition (memorization is not required).
Ensemble: Please prepare a 1-2 minute physical comedic monologue or story.
To register for an audition, CLICK HERE!
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Important Performance Dates: September 18 – October 4,
Fridays & Saturdays @7:30 PM, Sundays @2pm
Rehearsals: Rehearsals will occur 3-4 times per week, depending on cast availability. Timing will be weeknights after 6 PM and weekends any time.
Tech Rehearsals: September 13-17
Please refrain from auditioning if you can’t make tech week or performances.
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Summary of Show
Native Gardens is a sharp exploration of privilege, race, culture, and entitlement. This comedy centers on a seemingly polite property line dispute that spirals into an all-out border war.
Cast Breakdown:
TANIA (female-presenting, Latina, late 20s-30s) – Native to New Mexico, this passionate anthropology Ph.D. candidate is caught in a high-stress whirlwind of finishing her dissertation while preparing for motherhood. Despite being eight months pregnant, she remains highly energized, channeling her determination into building an environmentally responsible “native garden.” She may not speak Spanish fluently, but she possesses a mastery of Spanish curse words! Smart and likeable.
PABLO (male-presenting, Latino, late 20s-30s) – A Chilean-born attorney with a mild Spanish accent. He is fiercely ambitious and determined to make partner at his prestigious new law firm. Highly image-conscious and the embodiment of the drive for the “American Dream.” Smart and likable.
VIRGINIA (female-presenting, Caucasian, 60s-70s) – A woman who spent her career as an engineer in a male-dominated field. She is highly assertive and direct. She likes to uplift the underdog, but fiercely defends the respect she’s worked for. Smart and likable.
FRANK (male-presenting, Caucasian, 60s-70s) – A meticulous and sensitive retired government worker. He channels a fiercely competitive spirit into his pristine, English-style garden. Underneath his obsession with winning the neighborhood landscape wars, he’s easily excitable and radiates a warm “girl dad” energy. Smart and likable.
ENSEMBLE* (18+, Latiné or BIPOC, any gender) – Act as silent storytellers who represent the passage of time and witness the unfolding madness. Use physical comedy to keep the audience entertained during transition vignettes as they conduct scene changes, provide crucial context, and keep the narrative moving seamlessly forward.
*Ensemble calls will be carefully planned; your time is important to us!
We value transparency and open communication; if you have any questions, please email the director at natalie.n.payan@gmail.com.
Please click on the link below to register for an audition. You will be directed to select an available time slot at the end of the form.
(You must complete the form to choose a time.)
