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Twin Lakes Playhouse Announces Open Auditions for Spring Comedy
Local performers invited to try out for 'Play On!' by Rick Abbot, directed by Vance Jones
Published on Feb. 5, 2026
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Twin Lakes Playhouse in Mountain Home, Arkansas is holding open auditions for its upcoming spring comedy production of 'Play On!' by Rick Abbot, directed by Vance Jones. The hilarious farce offers a behind-the-scenes look at a community theatre troupe struggling to stage a play despite endless rewrites and onstage disasters. Auditions will be held on February 7 and 8, 2025, and the show will run from April 17 through May 3 with performances on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Why it matters
Community theaters play an important role in providing affordable, accessible entertainment options for local residents. The open audition process allows both experienced and first-time actors to get involved in live theater productions, fostering a sense of community and creativity.
The details
Auditions for 'Play On!' will consist of cold readings from the script, and no roles are pre-cast. The Playhouse is encouraging both experienced and first-time actors to participate. Those cast will be asked to join Twin Lakes Playhouse for a $15 membership fee. The play follows a chaotic rehearsal process, a disastrous dress rehearsal, and the final performance where everything that can go wrong does, resulting in a madcap, laughter-filled romp that celebrates the unpredictable magic of live theatre.
- Auditions will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2025 at 1 p.m. and Sunday, February 8, 2025 at 6 p.m.
- The play will run from April 17 through May 3, 2025, with performances on Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m.
The players
Vance Jones
The director of 'Play On!' who says the play is 'a hilarious story of a theater group trying desperately to put on a play in spite of maddening interference from a haughty author who keeps revising the script'.
Twin Lakes Playhouse
A community theater located in Mountain Home, Arkansas that is hosting the auditions and production of 'Play On!'.
What they’re saying
“Play On! is 'a hilarious story of a theater group trying desperately to put on a play in spite of maddening interference from a haughty author who keeps revising the script.'”
— Vance Jones, Director (ktlo.com)
What’s next
Those interested in auditioning for 'Play On!' can visit the Twin Lakes Playhouse website or Facebook page for more information.
The takeaway
Community theaters like Twin Lakes Playhouse provide valuable opportunities for local performers to get involved in live theater productions, fostering a sense of creativity and community in Mountain Home, Arkansas.
