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About The Project

The Shattered Glass Project is holding auditions for the world premiere production of Eve’s Ale, Shanna Allman’s fiercely and unapologetically female story set to the tune of a classic western.

Synopsis: Self-reliance battles desire in a small western town in 1886 as two women, compromised by a world built by and for men, fight for agency, self-preservation, and ultimately, one another.

Character Breakdowns

Maggie - F, 40s. a prostitute; nimble, pragmatic; 'three-card monte incarnate'

Francis - F, 40s. a rancher; aloof, hostile; 'the crunch of gravel underfoot'

Caroline - F, 17. a prostitute; unassuming; chipper; 'brightly colored candy in a glass dish'

Note on casting: Character gender plays an essential element in this play and may not be changed. Likewise, actors should identify as female, female identifying, or femme nonbinary.

The script can be made available upon request. Email us at info@shatteredglassproject.org.

Content notes: The play includes discussions and/or depictions of murder/suicide, domestic and sexual violence, and abortion; a gun appears on stage and the sound of a gunshot is heard.

Stipends range from $750-$1500, depending on the role.

Production Schedule

• Auditions: December 7, 2026

• Callbacks: December 12, 2026

• Cast & Crew Meet & Greet: January 17, 2027

• Rehearsals: starting March 23, 2027, weeknights between 6:00-10:00 PM, weekends between 10:00 AM-4:00 PM

• Load-in: Monday, April 12, 2027

• Tech & Dress Rehearsals:  April 17-21, 2027

• Opening: April 22, 2027

• Closing: May 8, 2027

• Days/times of planned performances: Th-Sat, 7:30 p.m.; Sun, 2 p.m.; Industry Night, Monday, May 3, 2027

• Strike/Load-out: May 8-9, 2027

Production Information

• Location: Auditions, callbacks and rehearsals will take place at the MLK FAME Center (3201 E. Republican Street, Seattle WA 98112).

• Performance Venue: Theatre Off Jackson, 409 7th Avenue, Seattle WA 98104

Audition Dates and Times

• In-person auditions will be held on December 7, 2026 from 6:30-9:30

• Video submissions will be accepted until 11:59 pm on December 6, 2026

• Callbacks will take place on December 12, 2026, 10 am-1 pm, in-person only.

Audition Requirements

Auditions will consist of sides, available here. Please prepare the sides as follows for each character you wish to be considered for and come comfortable with it, though no need to be memorized. You will be acting with a reader for the initial audition. Additional sides may be added for the callback.

• Francis - Side 1 and Side 2

• Maggie - Side 1 and Side 2

• Caroline - Side 3 and Side 4

Video auditions: Please submit a recording of the sides for the character of your choice, with a reader off-screen reading the other role as needed. Recordings must be submitted as a link to a YouTube, Vimeo or other online upload. No video files can be accepted. Please make sure your audition upload is set to be accessed by anyone with the link.

Auditions - Eve’s Ale

Written by Shanna Allman

Directed by Shana Bestock