WHEN: Monday, December 16th OR Tuesday, December 17th from 6PM - 8PM. Choose ONE date to audition. Possible call backs on Wednesday, December 18th. 

WHERE: East High School - 230 S Marr Rd, Columbus, IN 47201 - Room c110 (enter by “S” door off Marr Rd.)

WHO: Actors, suggested ages 18+
PLEASE NOTE: This play is rated R: Sexual Content, Suggestive Dancing, Some Heavy Drinking, Drugs and Language.

HOW TO PREPARE: Please prepare 32-bars of music and bring digital accompaniment, plan to dance and read from the script. Wear comfortable clothing and bring list of potential rehearsal conflicts from January 6th- March 2nd.

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WHEN: Monday, December 16th OR Tuesday, December 17th from 6PM - 8PM. Choose ONE date to audition. Possible call backs on Wednesday, December 18th. 

WHERE: East High School - 230 S Marr Rd, Columbus, IN 47201 - Room c110 (enter by “S” door off Marr Rd.)

WHO: Actors, suggested ages 18+
PLEASE NOTE: This play is rated R: Sexual Content, Suggestive Dancing, Some Heavy Drinking, Drugs and Language.

HOW TO PREPARE: Please prepare 32-bars of music and bring digital accompaniment, plan to dance and read from the script. Wear comfortable clothing and bring list of potential rehearsal conflicts from January 6th- March 2nd.

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Who’s ready to rock?!?

The MRTC Rock of Ages staff is inviting everyone 21+ to join them at The Garage Pub and Grill on Thursday, December 12th for a night of karaoke fun with Matty O. Entertainment beginning at 8pm!

All are welcome to join and help shake off those rockstar moves and help promote our upcoming auditions and show!

Just look for the folks having too much fun wearing the Rock of Ages show t-shirts!

Mark your calendars for the Saturday Night showing of She Kills Monsters directed by Kate Connor.

Show Synopsis: "She Kills Monsters" tells the story of Agnes Evans as she leaves her childhood home in Ohio following the death of her teenage sister, Tilly. When Agnes finds Tilly’s Dungeons & Dragons notebook, however, she finds herself catapulted into a journey of discovery and action-packed adventure in the imaginary world that was her sister’s refuge. In this high-octane dramatic comedy laden with homicidal fairies, nasty ogres, and 90s pop culture, acclaimed playwright Qui Nguyen offers a heart-pounding homage to the geek and warrior within us all. Please note: This play is rated PG-13: Mild language, Fantasy Violence, Implied Sexual Harassment, Discussions of Death & Grief.

Written By: Qui Nguyen
Directed By: Kate Connor

Please note: This play is rated PG-13: Mild language, Fantasy Violence, Implied Sexual Harassment, Discussions of Death & Grief. Expand the Character Breakdown section toward the bottom of our production page for more details.

Season Ticket Holders received an email to secure their desired show date prior to tickets going live for the general public. If you did not get it, please contact seasontickets@millracetheatre.org.

Purchase Tickets Here Now!

Mark your calendars for the Saturday Night showing of She Kills Monsters directed by Kate Connor.

Show Synopsis: "She Kills Monsters" tells the story of Agnes Evans as she leaves her childhood home in Ohio following the death of her teenage sister, Tilly. When Agnes finds Tilly’s Dungeons & Dragons notebook, however, she finds herself catapulted into a journey of discovery and action-packed adventure in the imaginary world that was her sister’s refuge. In this high-octane dramatic comedy laden with homicidal fairies, nasty ogres, and 90s pop culture, acclaimed playwright Qui Nguyen offers a heart-pounding homage to the geek and warrior within us all. Please note: This play is rated PG-13: Mild language, Fantasy Violence, Implied Sexual Harassment, Discussions of Death & Grief.

Written By: Qui Nguyen
Directed By: Kate Connor

Please note: This play is rated PG-13: Mild language, Fantasy Violence, Implied Sexual Harassment, Discussions of Death & Grief. Expand the Character Breakdown section toward the bottom of our production page for more details.

Season Ticket Holders received an email to secure their desired show date prior to tickets going live for the general public. If you did not get it, please contact seasontickets@millracetheatre.org.

Purchase Tickets Here Now!

Mark your calendars for the Saturday Night showing of She Kills Monsters directed by Kate Connor.

Show Synopsis: "She Kills Monsters" tells the story of Agnes Evans as she leaves her childhood home in Ohio following the death of her teenage sister, Tilly. When Agnes finds Tilly’s Dungeons & Dragons notebook, however, she finds herself catapulted into a journey of discovery and action-packed adventure in the imaginary world that was her sister’s refuge. In this high-octane dramatic comedy laden with homicidal fairies, nasty ogres, and 90s pop culture, acclaimed playwright Qui Nguyen offers a heart-pounding homage to the geek and warrior within us all. Please note: This play is rated PG-13: Mild language, Fantasy Violence, Implied Sexual Harassment, Discussions of Death & Grief.

Written By: Qui Nguyen
Directed By: Kate Connor

Please note: This play is rated PG-13: Mild language, Fantasy Violence, Implied Sexual Harassment, Discussions of Death & Grief. Expand the Character Breakdown section toward the bottom of our production page for more details.

Season Ticket Holders received an email to secure their desired show date prior to tickets going live for the general public. If you did not get it, please contact seasontickets@millracetheatre.org.

Purchase Tickets Here Now!

WHEN: Wednesday, August 14th, 2024 OR Thursday, August 15th, 2024 at 6PM. Choose ONE date to audition.

WHERE: Fairlawn Presbyterian Church

WHO: Actors, suggested ages 16 - 35 (characters depicted are high school aged to mid 20's/early 30's) Please note: This play is rated PG-13: Mild language, Fantasy Violence, Implied Sexual Harassment, Discussions of Death & Grief.

HOW TO PREPARE: Wear comfortable clothing and bring list of potential rehearsal conflicts from August 19th - October 6th. Auditions will consist of reading from the script and a brief movement component.

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WHEN: Wednesday, August 14th, 2024 OR Thursday, August 15th, 2024 at 6PM. Choose ONE date to audition.

WHERE: Fairlawn Presbyterian Church

WHO: Actors, suggested ages 16 - 35 (characters depicted are high school aged to mid 20's/early 30's) Please note: This play is rated PG-13: Mild language, Fantasy Violence, Implied Sexual Harassment, Discussions of Death & Grief.

HOW TO PREPARE: Wear comfortable clothing and bring list of potential rehearsal conflicts from August 19th - October 6th. Auditions will consist of reading from the script and a brief movement component.

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Mark your calendars for the Sunday Matinee showing of Damn Yankees directed by Nick Hogan.

Synopsis: Middle-aged baseball fanatic Joe Boyd, trades his soul to the Devil, also known as Mr. Applegate, for a chance to lead his favorite team to victory in the pennant race against the New York Yankees. As young baseball sensation, Joe Hardy, he transforms the hapless Washington Senators into a winning team, only to realize the true worth of the life that he's left behind. Joe ultimately outsmarts Applegate, returns to his former self and shepherds the Senators to the World Series.

Season Ticket Holders received an email to secure their desired show date prior to tickets going live for the general public. If you did not get it, please contact seasontickets@millracetheatre.org. Tickets are not for sale yet, keep an eye out for updates in the coming weeks.

Mark your calendars for the Saturday night showing of Damn Yankees directed by Nick Hogan.

Synopsis: Middle-aged baseball fanatic Joe Boyd, trades his soul to the Devil, also known as Mr. Applegate, for a chance to lead his favorite team to victory in the pennant race against the New York Yankees. As young baseball sensation, Joe Hardy, he transforms the hapless Washington Senators into a winning team, only to realize the true worth of the life that he's left behind. Joe ultimately outsmarts Applegate, returns to his former self and shepherds the Senators to the World Series.

Season Ticket Holders received an email to secure their desired show date prior to tickets going live for the general public. If you did not get it, please contact seasontickets@millracetheatre.org. Tickets are not for sale yet, keep an eye out for updates in the coming weeks.

Mark your calendars for the Friday night showing of Damn Yankees directed by Nick Hogan.

Synopsis: Middle-aged baseball fanatic Joe Boyd, trades his soul to the Devil, also known as Mr. Applegate, for a chance to lead his favorite team to victory in the pennant race against the New York Yankees. As young baseball sensation, Joe Hardy, he transforms the hapless Washington Senators into a winning team, only to realize the true worth of the life that he's left behind. Joe ultimately outsmarts Applegate, returns to his former self and shepherds the Senators to the World Series.

Season Ticket Holders received an email to secure their desired show date prior to tickets going live for the general public. If you did not get it, please contact seasontickets@millracetheatre.org. Tickets are not for sale yet, keep an eye out for updates in the coming weeks.

Our Damn Yankees set building days are every Saturday in June and the second Saturday in July. This is our final set build and will be happening at North High School

If you are handy with a hammer, drill, level, paintbrush, or words of encouragement (or you know someone who is) come by and volunteer to bring the Damn Yankees set to life!

Don’t have any tools? No problem! Just bring yourself, a good attitude, and clothes you maybe won’t mind getting paint on.

Our Damn Yankees set building days are every Saturday in June and the second Saturday in July.

If you are handy with a hammer, drill, level, paintbrush, or words of encouragement (or you know someone who is) come by and volunteer to bring the Damn Yankees set to life!

Don’t have any tools? No problem! Just bring yourself, a good attitude, and clothes you maybe won’t mind getting paint on.

Our Damn Yankees set building days are every Saturday in June and the second Saturday in July.

If you are handy with a hammer, drill, level, paintbrush, or words of encouragement (or you know someone who is) come by and volunteer to bring the Damn Yankees set to life!

Don’t have any tools? No problem! Just bring yourself, a good attitude, and clothes you maybe won’t mind getting paint on.

Our Damn Yankees set building days are every Saturday in June and the second Saturday in July.

If you are handy with a hammer, drill, level, paintbrush, or words of encouragement (or you know someone who is) come by and volunteer to bring the Damn Yankees set to life!

Don’t have any tools? No problem! Just bring yourself, a good attitude, and clothes you maybe won’t mind getting paint on.

Our Damn Yankees set building days are every Saturday in June and the second Saturday in July.

If you are handy with a hammer, drill, level, paintbrush, or words of encouragement (or you know someone who is) come by and volunteer to bring the Damn Yankees set to life!

Don’t have any tools? No problem! Just bring yourself, a good attitude, and clothes you maybe won’t mind getting paint on.

Our Damn Yankees set building days are every Saturday in June and the second Saturday in July.

If you are handy with a hammer, drill, level, paintbrush, or words of encouragement (or you know someone who is) come by and volunteer to bring the Damn Yankees set to life!

Don’t have any tools? No problem! Just bring yourself, a good attitude, and clothes you maybe won’t mind getting paint on.

WHEN: Saturday, May 18th, 2024 OR Sunday, May 19th, 2024 at 1PM. Choose ONE date to audition.

WHERE: New Hope Christian Church Gymnasium - 1404 400 N, Columbus, IN 47203 (back building - not the main church building)

WHO: Actors, rising 2nd graders and up. There are lots of speaking, singing, and ensemble roles to fill!

HOW TO PREPARE: Wear comfortable clothing and bring list of potential rehearsal conflicts. Audition will consist of singing, readings from the script, and a brief choreography/dance audition.

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WHEN: Saturday, May 18th, 2024 OR Sunday, May 19th, 2024 at 1PM. Choose ONE date to audition.

WHERE: New Hope Christian Church Gymnasium - 1404 400 N, Columbus, IN 47203 (back building - not the main church building)

WHO: Actors, rising 2nd graders and up. There are lots of speaking, singing, and ensemble roles to fill!

HOW TO PREPARE: Wear comfortable clothing and bring list of potential rehearsal conflicts. Audition will consist of singing, readings from the script, and a brief choreography/dance audition.

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Mark your calendars for the Saturday night showing of In Praise of Sparrows written and directed by our very own, Nicole Cunningham.

This is the world premiere of Nicole’s original work via a staged reading. Audience members will get to experience the latest version of the show and participate in a director talk back at the end. We hope you’ll join us for this exciting and unique experience.

Synopsis: 1926–A wedding meant to light a path to the future for a struggling immigrant farming family–kicks off a harrowing series of events. The sole survivor isn’t talking. Decades later, alone and spending her final days in hospice, she meets a caregiver with a tragic past of her own. The two women bond over their pain, and confront the ghosts of their past. “In Praise of Sparrows” presents an exquisitely emotional portrait of the end of life, as it speeds toward a shocking revelation. This play contains mature themes, including references to deaths of a graphic nature (eg fire, suicide, drowning, and natural death.

Season Ticket Holders received an email on April 9th to secure their desired show date. If you did not get it, please contact seasontickets@millracetheatre.org. To purchase tickets, click here.

Mark your calendars for the Friday night showing of In Praise of Sparrows written and directed by our very own, Nicole Cunningham.

This is the world premiere of Nicole’s original work via a staged reading. Audience members will get to experience the latest version of the show and participate in a director talk back at the end. We hope you’ll join us for this exciting and unique experience.

Synopsis: 1926–A wedding meant to light a path to the future for a struggling immigrant farming family–kicks off a harrowing series of events. The sole survivor isn’t talking. Decades later, alone and spending her final days in hospice, she meets a caregiver with a tragic past of her own. The two women bond over their pain, and confront the ghosts of their past. “In Praise of Sparrows” presents an exquisitely emotional portrait of the end of life, as it speeds toward a shocking revelation. This play contains mature themes, including references to deaths of a graphic nature (eg fire, suicide, drowning, and natural death.

Season Ticket Holders received an email on April 9th to secure their desired show date. If you did not get it, please contact seasontickets@millracetheatre.org. To purchase tickets, click here.

WHEN: March 4th or 5th, 2024 at 6:30pm. Choose ONE date to audition.

WHERE: The Commons (300 Washington St, Columbus) Lower Conference Room (3/4) Xenia Miller Conference Room (3/5)

WHO: Actors, aged 8+. 22 speaking parts available for a diverse cast.

PERFORMANCE DATES: Private staged reading on March 22, and public readings on May 3 and 4

WHEN: March 4th or 5th, 2024 at 6:30pm. Choose ONE date to audition.

WHERE: The Commons (300 Washington St, Columbus) Lower Conference Room (3/4) Xenia Miller Conference Room (3/5)

WHO: Actors, aged 8+. 22 speaking parts available for a diverse cast.

PERFORMANCE DATES: Private staged reading on March 22, and public readings on May 3 and 4

Mark your calendars for the Sunday Matinee showing of Inherit the Wind written by Jerome Lawrence & Robert E. Lee!

This lively courtroom drama dives into the 1925 Scopes Monkey Trial, where a Tennessee teacher was tried for teaching the theory of evolution. Two persuasive attorneys argue the case in an effort to determine the balance of church and state.

Season Ticket Holders will receive an email on January 30th to secure their desired show date. General Admission Tickets go on sale beginning on February 9th.

Mark your calendars for the Saturday night showing of Inherit the Wind written by Jerome Lawrence & Robert E. Lee!

This lively courtroom drama dives into the 1925 Scopes Monkey Trial, where a Tennessee teacher was tried for teaching the theory of evolution. Two persuasive attorneys argue the case in an effort to determine the balance of church and state.

Season Ticket Holders will receive an email on January 30th to secure their desired show date. General Admission Tickets go on sale beginning on February 9th.

Mark your calendars for the Friday night showing of Inherit the Wind written by Jerome Lawrence & Robert E. Lee!

This lively courtroom drama dives into the 1925 Scopes Monkey Trial, where a Tennessee teacher was tried for teaching the theory of evolution. Two persuasive attorneys argue the case in an effort to determine the balance of church and state.

Season Ticket Holders will receive an email on January 30th to secure their desired show date. General Admission Tickets go on sale beginning on February 9th.

WHEN: Monday, December 18 or Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at 6pm. Choose ONE date to audition.

WHERE: Columbus East High School, Room C104 (230 S Marr Rd, Columbus). Enter through door 33 in the tennis court parking lot.

WHO: Actors, aged 13+. There are 26+ speaking parts available for a diverse cast.

PERFORMANCE DATES: February 23rd-25th, 2024.

WHEN: Monday, December 18 or Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at 6pm. Choose ONE date to audition.

WHERE: Columbus East High School, Room C104 (230 S Marr Rd, Columbus). Enter through door 33 in the tennis court parking lot.

WHO: Actors, aged 13+. There are 26+ speaking parts available for a diverse cast.

PERFORMANCE DATES: February 23rd-25th, 2024.

Mark your calendars for our Sunday Matinee of I and You written by: Lauren Gunderson and directed by: Josh Hogan

This show is starring Spencer Bright & Hannah Michel.

Cast 1 (Ben Richards & Claire Martin) perform Friday Night & Saturday Afternoon.

Season Ticket holders will receive an email on October 24th to reserve their desired show night. General ticket sales will go on sale beginning October 29th and be available online up to 30 minutes before the house opens.

Tickets will also be available at the door, but it is recommended to secure tickets in advance to guarantee a seat as seating is limited in North’s Studio Room.

Mark your calendars for our Saturday Night showing of I and You written by: Lauren Gunderson and directed by: Josh Hogan

This show is starring Spencer Bright & Hannah Michel.

Cast 1 (Ben Richards & Claire Martin) perform Friday Night & Saturday Afternoon.

Season Ticket holders will receive an email on October 24th to reserve their desired show night. General ticket sales will go on sale beginning October 29th and be available online up to 30 minutes before the house opens.

Tickets will also be available at the door, but it is recommended to secure tickets in advance to guarantee a seat as seating is limited in North’s Studio Room.