This landmark work of contemporary American theater will give actors the opportunity to showcase their versatility in both dramatic and comedic moments, as well as their ability to navigate shifting time periods and perspectives.

The ATC will be holding auditions in September for its 2026 Studio production of How I Learned to Drive by Paula Vogel (the author of The Baltimore Waltz). This Pulitzer Prize–winning play blends humor and heart to explore the complexities of family, sexuality, and survival. We are looking for actors eager to take on the challenge of this rich, layered ensemble piece and bring its difficult themes to life with honesty and nuance.

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Characters:
Li’l Bit – white female, 30-55
Peck – white male, 40-65
Female Greek Chorus – woman, any (adult) age, any race
Male Greek Chorus – man, any (adult) age, any race
Teenage Greek Chorus – woman, young-looking 20-30, any race
Please note that despite the name of the Teenage Greek Chorus role, we will only be casting adults due to the nature of the material. For all roles, actors with a convincing American accent will be prioritized.

Auditions will be held at the Warehouse (73 rue Waelhem) on the following dates:
Thursday September 4, 7 pm
Saturday September 13, 4 pm
Sunday September 14, 2 pm

Performance dates are February 26 – March 7, 2026.

Please confirm your audition date in advance by emailing the director, Carrie Ellwanger, at cortothecat@yahoo.com.

The ATC is holding auditions for the 2026 edition of Studio Nights, featuring two one-act plays: 

Together by American playwright Willie Fitzgerald, directed by Jace Jasper, and

Bench by 2025-26 ATC playwriting competition winner Matthew Snoding, directed by Maja Lay.

Performances will take place 16-20 June 2026 at the Warehouse Studio Theatre.

Together is a contemporary dramedy about love, communication, and the messy work of maintaining relationships. Lucas and Patty, a long-term couple in their 30s, have their relationship tested by old feelings, secrets, and the presence of Lucas’ best friend Ines and Patty’s artist friend Star.

Bench is a two-person dramedy set on a park bench, where two strangers discover how a simple act of listening can change the way someone feels about their life.

This production will give actors the opportunity to showcase their versatility across both dramatic and comedic moments while exploring complex, deeply human themes. While ages listed below are those indicated in the script, the directors are open to casting in a wider age range as long as there is cast cohesion in line with the needs of the script.

Characters in Together:

• Lucas — mid-30s, a copywriter out of work
• Patty — mid-30s, an editorial director at a fashion company
• Ines — mid-30s, a stoner working in the service industry
• Star — 20s – 30s, a painter
• Phyllis — 50s – 60s, a landlord

The director is open to actors of any gender for these roles.
NB: There is some physical intimacy (kissing) between several characters, and we will work with an intimacy coordinator to ensure everyone is comfortable throughout the entire process.

Characters in Bench:

• Claire — a woman in her early 30s
• Emma — a younger woman

Auditions will take place:

• Saturday, 18 April, 1:30–3:30 PM
• Monday, 20 April, 7–9 PM
• Callbacks (if necessary) on Wednesday, 22 April, 7:30-9:30 PM

Actors will be required to attend 3 rehearsals per week on weekday evenings or on the weekend from the end of April. All actors must be available from 14 to 20 June for the tech rehearsal, dress rehearsal and 5 performance nights.

Please confirm your audition date in advance by emailing Maja Lay at majalay@gmail.com.