Volunteer and Audition

Play a part in the art.

CFCT relies on volunteers! They are the key to our success, and we look to involve volunteers in a variety of ways. If you are interested in helping us, read the info below and see which area may best suite your time and talents. All volunteers will be asked to complete an intake form. You may also email us with inquiries at info@MyCFCT.org.


As a thank you for your dedication, our volunteers get to see our shows for free when helping out!

Backstage Volunteer Opportunities

  • Stagehands assist with props and set pieces to make sure the show runs smoohtly.
  • Props Coordinators source (and sometimes even create!) props that will be used throughout a production.

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  • Costume Designers create the vision for the costume elements of the production.
  • Costumers assist with coordinating our costume areas, costume construction, and backstage during shows with costume changes. 
  • Hair & Makeup Heads/Crew help bring the story to life by transforming the actors into their characters. 

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  • Scenic Deisgners bring the world of the play to life right on the stage. 
  • Scenic Construction folks are responsible for building the set and transforming the Oster Regent. 
  • Scenic Painters bring their artistic talents to the stage by painting set and prop pieces.

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  • Lighting Designers bring technical expertise to the stage and bring the lighting world of a production to life.
  • Light Board Operators run the lighting componenets of a production.
  • Sound Designers bring technical expertise to the stage and bring the aural world of a production to life.
  • Sound Engineers run the audio components of a production. 

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Front of House Volunteer Opportunities

  • Box Office assistants help with selling tickets to patrons and handing out tickets at Will Call.

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  • Concessions volunteers make and sell popcorn and serve beverages before each show and during intermssion.

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  • Ushers help patrons find their reserved seats, open and close curtains, and assist throughout the performance. 

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Upcoming Auditions

2026-2027 Auditions:

These are the set audition dates for shows in our upcoming season. More detailed information about each process will be announced here approximately four weeks before each audition.


It's A Wonderful Life: Monday, September 14 (6:30PM) or Thursday, September 17th (6:30PM)

Production Dates: December 4-20, 2026, Directed by Kim Groninga


The Suffragette's Murder: Sunday, December 6 (6PM) or Monday, December 7 (6PM)

Production Dates: February 5-14, 2027, Directed by Shelby Davis


Little Shop of Horrors: Mid-January

Production Dates: March 26-April 11, 2027, Directed by Mary Rohne

AUDITION DATES:

Monday, September 14 at 6:30PM

Thursday, September 17 at 6:30PM

Callbacks (By Invite ONLY): Sunday, September 20 at 2PM


PERFORMANCE DATES: 

December 4-20, 2026


DIRECTING TEAM:

Director: Kim Groninga

Stage Manager: Ulyana Karpliuk


SYNOPSIS: This beloved holiday classic tells the tale of George Bailey, the Everyman from the small town of Bedford Falls, whose dreams of escape and adventure are beset by family obligation and civic duty, whose guardian angel has to descend on Christmas Eve to save him from despair and to remind him that his has been, after all, a wonderful life. 


AUDITIONS: Auditions will consist of cold reading of sides selected by the director from the script. No pre-prepared monologues required. No singing or dance.


SCRIPTS: Scripts are available to check out with a $10 refundable deposit. Please call (319) 277-5283 for more info.


REHEARSALS: Will start at the end of September. Most rehearsals begin after 6:00PM on weeknights and during the day on weekends. You’ll have the chance to fill out a conflict calendar at the auditions, so be sure to bring your schedule with you. 


PERFORMANCES: All performances will take place on the main stage of the Oster Regent Theatre, located at 103 Main St, Cedar Falls, IA.


CASTING NOTES:  Performers of all ethnic, racial, sexual, and gender identities, abilities, and backgrounds are encouraged, needed and welcomed. Actors of all identities are welcomed.

Director's Note: "If you've ever thought about auditioning, now is the time. Why? Because this cast is big and this story is timeless. If you've never thought about auditioning, how come? You could do this! Hope to see you at auditions."


AVAILABLE ROLES:

George Bailey: Male, Approximate age 25-40
George is a dreamer of big dreams but also a heroically basic small-town family guy. Honest. Kind. Sometimes overwhelmed. 
Clarence Odbody: Any Gender, Any Age
Clarence is George's awkward but well-meaning guardian angel who is trying to earn their wings.
Mary Bailey: Female, Approximate age 25-40
Mary sees magic all around her ordinary town and simple life. When she's around, George sees it too. 
Henry F. Potter: Male, Approximate age 45+

Potter is the story's villain and he rides around in a wheelchair pushed by his goon. He is a money-hungry old miser who cares little for the town and even less for its people. 


Supporting Roles (22 Cast Members) Most will also double as townspeople. (All have lines except Potter's Goon.)

  • Mr. Gower: owns drugstore where young George works
  • Harry Bailey: George's impressive brother
  • Mother Bailey: Mother of George and Harry
  • Aunt Tilly: sweet, positive aunt of George and Harry
  • Uncle Billy: George's business partner and uncle
  • Violet Peterson: Hairdresser, an old friend of George
  • Bert: a policeman and George's friend
  • Ernie: a mail carrier and George's friend
  • Potter's Goon: pushes the wheelchair, does as told, maybe grunts
  • Potter's Secretary: scurries, does as told, maybe actually likes Potter
  • Mrs. Hatch: Mary's mother
  • Sam Wainwright: the rich bachelor Mary's mother would choose for her
  • Miss Andrews: a townsperson who needs some cash
  • Mrs. Thompson: a townsperson who needs some cash
  • Mr. Martini: owns a bar, gets a house, has a wife
  • Mrs. Martini: (see above)
  • Miss Carter: smart bank lady with books and ledgers
  • Mr. Welch: yells and punches George, carols sober, carols drunk
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Youth Roles: (2 Boys, 2 Girls)

  • Young George/Pete Bailey: ~12 / plays George and later plays his son
  • Newspaper Boy/Tommy Bailey: ~9 / in act II, plays George and Mary's son
  • Janie Bailey: ~10 / plays an instrument (welcome to bring instrument to audition!)
  • Zuzu Bailey: ~7 / says the line about the angel and the bell and the wings 

Auditioning at Cedar Falls Community Theatre

Auditions take place 8 to 10 weeks ahead of the production dates. We encourage everyone to audition and do not discriminate. Everyone will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.


We'll try to take the pressure off to make the process enjoyable. Here are a few tips to help:

Prepare

Research the show and consider where you might fit in the cast. Familiarity should help you find your own voice, perspective or "take" on the role. You are welcome to rent a script ahead of time to help you prepare, just stop by during business hours.


Be Proactive About Your Schedule and Availability

Bring your calendar for the next couple of months. The director will want to know about pre-existing commitments now... not after you are cast.

Be Gracious

Not everyone can be the lead. The director has reasons for the decisions made and we ask that you respect that. You may be offered a role that you weren't planning for or be asked to help the show in other areas.


Be On Time

Please respect the production team and your fellow auditionees by showing up to audition on time. If you might have a conflict that prevents you from coming on time, reach out to the director ahead of time.

Have Fun

Because that's what theatre is all about!



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