Faculty Directed Production by Associate Professor Tim Dugan



ABOUT THE PLAY



Called “the funniest farce ever written,”…

AUDITIONS: Noises Off by Michael Frayn

Wednesday, September 2, 2026 — 4:15 pm
until 7:00 pm
Schaeffer Theatre
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Faculty Directed Production by Associate Professor Tim Dugan

ABOUT THE PLAY

Called “the funniest farce ever written,” Noises Off presents a manic menagerie of itinerant actors rehearsing a flop called Nothing’s On. Slamming doors, on and offstage intrigue, and an errant herring all figure in the plot of this hilarious, high-energy comedy. Mixing mockery and homage, Frayn heaps a hilarious melée of stock characters and situations into his side-splitting play-within-a-play.

CASTING NOTE

The Bates Theatre & Dance Department is committed to providing a safe and inclusive audition experience for all. We encourage performers of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.

AUDITION DATES

Wednesday, September 2 and Thursday, September 3 from 4:15 – 7pm

Callbacks on Friday, September 4 from 4:15 – 7pm