AUDITIONS ANNOUNCED FOR DOUBT
The Company Theatre will be holding in-person and online auditions for DOUBT: a parable, by John Patrick Shanley
DOUBT: a parable
By John Patrick Shanley
Directed by Sara Bickweat Penner
Audition/Callback Location: The Company Theatre, 28 Lawn Street, Rochester, NY
Audition Dates:
Monday, September 28, 6:30-9:30pm
Tuesday, September 29, 6:30-9:30pm (callbacks)
To Audition In-Person: Please email info@thecompanytheatreroc.org for an audition slot. Please prepare any 1-2 minute monologue in any style. Actors may also be asked to read from sides provided at the audition; please download the sides from the bottom of the page to familiarize yourself with the material before auditions. Please bring a headshot/resume. Actor positions are currently UNPAID.
If you cannot make auditions or callbacks, we will be accepting online submissions through Sunday, September 27 at 11:59pm.
To Submit Online: Please prepare any 1–2-minute monologue in any style. Film in landscape, chest up, and slate with your name, the piece you're performing, and the role/roles you’re interested in. Send your video, along with your headshot/resume and a list of any conflicts between November 30 and February 7, to info@thecompanytheatreroc.org.
Production Dates:
Rehearsals will begin as early as November 30, 2026
Tech Week will begin January 13, 2027
Performing January 22 – February 7, 2027, at The Company Theatre, 28 Lawn Street, Rochester, NY
***NO CONFLICTS DURING TECH WEEK OR PERFORMANCES, NO EXCEPTIONS***
Synopsis: Tensions run high at a 1960’s Catholic school in the Bronx as a stern principal, Sister Aloysius, begins to have suspicions about a new priest, Father Flynn. As Aloysius digs deeper, she attempts to bring the truth to light while confronting abuses of power—and moral ambiguities—within the Church.
It’s Giving: Deep soul-diving and hard home truths.
Character Breakdown: In our continued commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, The Company Theatre encourages actors of any age, race, gender identity/expression, and ability to audition. Age ranges listed are suggestions only; we encourage anyone to audition for any role.
SISTER ALOYISUS – (Female-identifying, 50s/70s): The head nun and principal of St. Nicholas Parish and School in the Bronx. Seeking a white actor for this role.
FATHER BRENDAN FLYNN – (Male-identifying, 30s/40s): A Catholic priest at St. Nicholas. Open to actors of any racial identity or ethnicity in this role.
SISTER JAMES – (Female-identifying, 20s): A member of the Sisters of Charity in the Bronx and a new teacher at St. Nicholas. Open to actors of any racial identity or ethnicity in this role.
MRS. MULLER – (Female-identifying, 30s/40s): A Black woman, the mother of Donald Muller, a new student at St. Nicholas.
Content Disclosure: Set in 1964, the story deals with the rigid rules of a Catholic school and implicit biases, including prejudices related to race and sexuality. In the story, Sister Aloysius, a school principal and head nun, suspects priest, Father Flynn of improper, abusive behavior toward Donald Muller, a young male student and the first Black student to attend the school. This abuse (inferred sexual abuse) is alluded to but never shown on stage or confirmed.
For more information, please email info@thecompanytheatreroc.org.
Download the additional audition/callback slides below: