Audition Notice: “The Minutes” by Tracy Letts
MVLCT is holding auditions the first show of out 2026 season: The Minutes, the Tony-nominated dark comedy by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tracy Letts, directed by Trevor Baty.
A sharply funny and unsettling play about small-town politics, secrets, and the stories we choose to tell — and hide. The Minutes is part satire, part thriller, and 100% timely.
Audition Dates:
Sunday, December 7 from 7:00-9:00pm in the Uptown Theatre at the First Street Community Center in Mount Vernon (221 1st St NE, Mount Vernon, IA)
Monday, December 8 from 7:00-9:00pm in the Uptown Theatre at the First Street Community Center in Mount Vernon (221 1st St NE, Mount Vernon, IA)
Performances:
February 13-14, 2026 and Feb 20-21, 2026 at 7:30pm at the First Street Community Center in Mount Vernon (221 1st St NE, Mount Vernon, IA)
February 16, 2026 at 2:00pm at the First Street Community Center in Mount Vernon (221 1st St NE, Mount Vernon, IA)
Audition Information:
We are looking for a diverse cast of actors to play members of a city council.
Roles are available for adults (18+) and backgrounds.
Strong ensemble energy and timing are key.
What to Prepare:
Nothing! Cold readings from the script will be provided.
Complete your audition form ahead of time: AUDITION FORM
Character Descriptions for The Minutes
Please Note: Actors of any race or ethnicity are welcome in all roles. An actor of color is preferred for the role of Mr. Blake. Gender-blind casting will be utilized for all roles. Ages in the character descriptions are rough ideas as opposed to requirements. They also reflect the age of the character, not the required age of the actor.
Mr. Peel (25-35) - The newest council member and a newcomer to town. As close to a protagonist as there is in the show. Curious, determined, and a bit headstrong.
Mayor Superba (50-60) - The mayor and head of the city council. A warm and welcoming presence with a firm grasp and control of the team. He knows how to play the game. Authoritative, folksy, and self-righteous
Ms. Johnson (30-40) - The city clerk responsible for maintaining minutes of every detail of every meeting. Cautious, meticulous, and assertive
Mr. Blake (40s-60s) - A council member who can talk the talk, often motivated by what serves him best. Smooth, outlandish, and calculating
Mr. Hanratty (mid 30s-50s) - A council member that looks out for what will help the town the most, often trying and failing. Well intentioned, verbose, and passionate
Mr. Breeding (40s-60s) - A council member closely aligned with Mayor Superba. Opinionated, self-aggrandizing, and dismissive
Mr. Assalone (40s-60s) - Mayor Superba’s other major ally on the council. Aggressive, confrontational and a bully
Ms. Innes (60+) - The second-longest-serving member of the council. Focuses only on her agenda items.
Ms. Matz (35-45) - A flighty and distracted member of the council that struggles to complete her actionable items. Unaware, erratic, and in her head
Mr. Oldfield (65+) - The longest-serving member of the council with a bit of a temper. He often finds himself rambling over minute details. Testy, long-winded, and constant
Mr. Carp (40s-60s) - Missing for much of the play, a council member that is seemingly missing. Truthful, well-intentioned, and diligent.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email us at mvlcommunitytheatre@gmail.com.
