The Lee County Arts Center is excited to announce auditions for Farce of Nature, the wildly funny Southern farce by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, and Jamie Wooten. This fast-paced comedy is full of mistaken identities, slamming doors, outrageous misunderstandings, and larger-than-life characters. The story takes place at the Reel ’Em Inn, a struggling fishing lodge in the Ozarks, where one chaotic day turns into complete mayhem.

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Audition Information

All auditions, rehearsals, and performances will take place at the Lee County Arts Center.

 

Audition Dates/Times:

Saturday, April 25 3:00pm – 5:00pm

Thursday, May 7, 7:00pm – 9:00pm

Location:

Lee County Arts Center

115 W Austin St, Giddings, Texas

Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. No monologue is required.

Please plan to stay for the full audition session.

 

Rehearsal Information

Rehearsals are expected to begin shortly after casting and will generally be held evenings at the Lee County Arts Center.

A tentative rehearsal schedule will be provided at auditions. Please come prepared to list all known conflicts through the end of the production.

 

Performance Information

Performance dates are:

July 10, 2026  7:00pm curtain

July 11, 2026 7:00 pm curtain

July 12, 2026 2:00 pm curtain

July 17, 2026 7:00 pm curtain

July 18, 2026 7:00 pm curtain

 

Please note: There may be an opportunity to add additional performances after the initial run of the show closes. Auditioners will be asked if they are available and interested in participating should those opportunities arise.

 

Who Can Audition

Adults ages 18 and older are encouraged to audition. No previous acting experience is required.

This production calls for 9 actors: 5 women, 4 men

Some roles may involve physical comedy, quick costume changes, accents, and strong comedic timing.

 

Character Descriptions:

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Wanelle Wilburn, Female, 50s+

The co-owner of the Reel ’Em Inn and wife of D. Gene. Wanelle is fiery, frustrated, dramatic, and determined to put some spark back into her marriage. Strong comedic timing required.

D. Gene Wilburn, Male, 50s+

The well-meaning but overwhelmed owner of the fishing lodge. He is trying desperately to hold everything together while chaos swirls around him. Lovable, clueless, and very funny.

Maxie Wilburn Suggs, Female, 50s+

D. Gene’s feisty sister. A former law enforcement officer trying to prove she still has what it takes. Tough, opinionated, slightly eccentric, and always ready for action.

Jenna Sealy, Female, 20s–30s

Ty’s sweet and seemingly innocent girlfriend. Underneath her calm exterior is a woman who has finally reached her limit. Must be able to handle both sincerity and comedy.

Ty Wilburn, Male, 20s–30s

The Wilburns’ charming but irresponsible son. A would-be actor and ladies’ man whose choices have created much of the show’s chaos.

Carmine DeLuca, Male, 30s–50s

A jittery Chicago mobster hiding out in witness protection at the lodge. Nervous, suspicious, and hilariously out of place in the Ozarks.

Lola Barbosa, Female, 30s–50s

A glamorous, dramatic, and larger-than-life woman from Chicago. She is passionate, bold, and not afraid to chase after what—or who—she wants.

Sonny Barbosa, Male, 40s–60s

Lola’s dangerous and intimidating husband. A mobster with a short temper, though still very funny in true farce fashion.

Roxanne Thorne, Female, 30s–50s

An attractive, mysterious woman with secrets of her own. She appears polished and sophisticated, but there is more to her than meets the eye.

 

 

Additional Information

Please arrive 10–15 minutes early to complete an audition form.

Headshots and resumes are welcome but not required.

Script notes will be available to review at auditions.

All roles are open.

Casting may be flexible depending on audition turnout.

Those cast should be prepared for an energetic rehearsal process and a fun, fast-moving production.

 

Questions may be directed to: admin@leecountyartscenter.org

We hope you will join us for this hilarious and high-energy production!