By Susan Glaspell
Monkey Noodle Theatrics is seeking actors for an evening of two one-act plays by Susan Glaspell: Trifles and Suppressed Desires.
Auditions
Saturday, July 25, 2026
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Callbacks
Sunday, July 26, 2026
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
The Alley at the Alfresco Arts Center
Audition Requirements:
Please prepare one comedic monologue not to exceed 90 seconds.
Compensation:
All cast members will receive a stipend of $250.
Rehearsals:
Rehearsals begin October 5 and will generally be held Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, with some additional Sunday rehearsals as needed.
Performances:
November 12–15 and November 19–22
TRIFLES
In the aftermath of a shocking murder on an isolated Iowa farm, the men focus on gathering evidence while the women quietly piece together the story hidden within the ordinary details of a household. What begins as a simple investigation becomes a powerful examination of justice, isolation, and the experiences of women whose lives are too often overlooked.
Characters:
Martha Hale – Practical farm wife; observant and compassionate.
Mrs. Peters – Sheriff’s wife; quiet, thoughtful, and empathetic.
George Henderson – County attorney; intelligent and ambitious.
Henry Peters – Sheriff; dutiful and methodical.
Lewis Hale – Neighbouring farmer; honest and straightforward. (May be combined with Henry Peters.)
SUPPRESSED DESIRES
A witty comedy that satirizes the early psychoanalysis craze as one woman’s obsession with dream interpretation threatens to unravel her marriage and family relationships.
Characters:
Henrietta Brewster – Enthusiastic amateur psychoanalyst; energetic and self-assured.
Stephen Brewster – Her husband; practical, patient, and increasingly exasperated.
Mabel Sage – Henrietta’s sister; intelligent, charming, and skeptical.
Note: Actors will be cast in roles across both plays, with some doubling possible.
Questions? Contact info@monkeynoodletheatrics.org