Prairie Players Announces Auditions for Comedy 'Farce of Nature'

The hilarious Southern-fried comedy will be directed by Mary Ellen Millem.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

Prairie Players Civic Theatre in Galesburg, Illinois is holding auditions for the comedy play "Farce of Nature" on March 1 and 2, with callbacks on March 3. The play, written by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten, is a frantic Southern-fried comedy about the struggling Wilburn family at their Arkansas fishing lodge, the Reel 'Em Inn.

Why it matters

The announcement of auditions for "Farce of Nature" provides an opportunity for local actors to get involved in a community theater production and for audiences to enjoy a lighthearted comedy performance. Community theater plays an important role in bringing people together and providing affordable entertainment options.

The details

Auditions for "Farce of Nature" will include cold readings from the script and will take place on Sunday, March 1 at 2:30 PM and Monday, March 2 at 6:30 PM at the Prairie Players Civic Theatre in Galesburg. Callbacks are scheduled for Wednesday, March 3 at 6:30 PM. Audition forms are available online at prairieplayers.com, which the theater recommends completing ahead of time to make the audition process more relaxed.

  • Auditions will be held on Sunday, March 1 at 2:30 PM and Monday, March 2 at 6:30 PM.
  • Callbacks are scheduled for Wednesday, March 3 at 6:30 PM.

The players

Prairie Players Civic Theatre

A community theater organization in Galesburg, Illinois that produces plays and musicals.

Mary Ellen Millem

The director of the production of "Farce of Nature" at Prairie Players Civic Theatre.

Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten

The writers of the comedy play "Farce of Nature".

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What’s next

Interested actors should complete the online audition form at prairieplayers.com ahead of the audition dates.

The takeaway

The announcement of auditions for the comedy "Farce of Nature" at Prairie Players Civic Theatre provides an opportunity for local actors to get involved in a community theater production and for audiences to enjoy an entertaining Southern-fried comedy performance.