Show: AN AUTISTIC GIRL’S GUIDE TO HOPE & HIGH SCHOOL
Theater: Villagers Theatre
Theater Website: https://www.villagerstheatre.org/
Start date of auditions: 11/16/2026
AUDITIONS & CALLBACKS
Auditions: Mon Nov 16 & Tue Nov 17, 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Callbacks (if required): Possibly Tue Nov 17 8:30pm
Note: Auditions are cold reads – sides are provided at the audition. Contact Lisa Arnseth, the Director, at autisticgirls@villagerstheatre.org with any accessibility or content questions.
THEATRE LOCATION
515 Demott Lane, Somerset, NJ 08873
ABOUT THE SHOW
Winner of the 2026 Mike Sockol New Works Series – granted a Full Production Run
Following a mental health crisis, 16-year-old Beatrice learns that she is autistic. Guided by an Inner Voice who dispenses questionable instructions for life to both Beatrice and the audience, Bea learns to navigate the world and her new identity.
ABOUT THE PRODUCTION
Auditions, rehearsals, and performances will take place at Villagers Theatre in Somerset, NJ. For directions and other information, visit VillagersTheatre.org
PERFORMANCES (call times & performance times listed) (2027)
Fri Jan 22 6:30pm-10:30pm – Opening Night 7:30pm
Sat Jan 23 6:30pm-9:30pm – Performance 7:30pm
Sun Jan 24 1:00pm-4:00pm – Performance 2:00pm
Thu Jan 28 6:30pm-9:30pm – Performance 7:30pm
Fri Jan 29 6:30pm-9:30pm – Performance 7:30pm
Sat Jan 30 6:30pm-10:30pm – Performance 7:30pm (potential STRIKE at 9:30pm)
Sun Jan 31 1pm-6pm – STRIKE – or Optional Snow Date Performance 2:00pm & Strike after
Fri Feb 5 6:30pm-9:30pm – Optional Snow Date Performance 7:30pm & Strike after
Sat Feb 6 6:30pm-9:30pm – Optional Snow Date Performance 7:30pm & Strike after
PRODUCTION STAFF
Produced By: Darren Nye
Directed By: Lisa Arnesth
Stage Manager: Celeste McKenzie
ALSO SEEKING CREW
We are also looking for additional CREW members (costume designer, carpenter, stage crew & set painters) – if you have an interest, or know anyone who may – please send us an email to autisticgirls@villagerstheatre.org.
REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
Initial Read Through: Mon Nov 30 7pm-10pm (rehearsal room)
Table Work/Character Discussion: Tue Dec 1st 7pm-10pm (rehearsal room)
Weeknight Rehearsals are then Mon thru Thur, 2 to 3 tomes per week. Rehearsal start times are typically 7:00pm ET, ending around 9:30pm (tech week may be later). We may try to avoid most Wednesdays, but not always.
We try to avoid Friday and weekend rehearsals – except for an “extended” tech week.
Extended Tech Week:
Fri Jan 15th 7pm-10pm
Sat Jan 16 1pm-4pm
Sun Jan 17 9am-10pm TBD
Mon to Wed Jan 18-20 6:30pm-10pm
Thu Jan 19 6:30pm-9:30pm Dress Rehearsal (opens 7:30pm)
Additional rehearsals may be added to accommodate conflicts or necessity as the show dates get closer.
All rehearsal dates To Be Confirmed ASAP
