AUDITION FOR THE MOTHERS

July 25 | 5-7 p.m.

July 26 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Audition form

July 25-26 at Trustus Theatre

We’re looking for new comedy voices to join our company! Whether you are an improv comedian, sketch performer or you have other funny skills to add to our ensemble, we want to see you!

Season 11 of The Mothers looks to be the greatest one yet, and you can be part of the team that makes it happen! Join us at Trustus Theatre either on Saturday, July 25, 5-7 p.m. or Sunday, July 26, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. to audition.

Fill out the audition form online to get started. You’ll receive a follow-up email confirming your audition date and time.

Audition form

THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW

    • Must be at least 21 years old to join.

    • Minimum 75% attendance required at writers’ meetings and improv rehearsals.

    • Columbia-area residency or reliable ability to attend in-person rehearsals and shows.

    • Submission of at least two (2) written sketches per sketch show.

    • Agreement to a code of conduct covering on- and offstage behavior

    • Sketch shows are Fridays and Saturdays — Sept. 11/12, Nov. 6/7, April 2/3, and June 11/12.

    • Improv shows are generally once per month on Sunday evenings.

    • Additional performance opportunities throughout the season.

    • New Mother Orientation: Saturday, Aug. 8

    • Writers’ meetings: Every two weeks on Monday, 6-8 p.m.

    • Improv rehearsal: Every Sunday, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

    • Sketch rehearsal (call times may change due to cast availability)

      • Week 1: Mon—Thurs

      • Week 2: Sun—Sat

    We do not meet around major holidays and during summer break.

What to expect

  • Fill out the form

    This helps us anticipate how many people will be auditioning, plus gives us a baseline understanding of your experience level.

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  • Show us what you got

    You don’t need to bring anything to the audition but yourself. We will play a few improv games and perform a short writing exercise.

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  • Next steps

    Once casting decisions have been made, we will reach out to you via email to follow up.

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Collaboration

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OUR CORE VALUES

The Mothers Comedy Group is a collaborative community committed to supporting each member’s creativity, authenticity, and growth in improv, sketch comedy, and other theatrical works.

While our main goal is truly to make people laugh, we cannot underestimate the power of a voice and a stage. The very act of collaborating, bringing together different voices for one collective performance, is a revolutionary act.

Collaboration

The Mothers is built on the idea that bringing different voices together for one collective performance is itself a powerful act. No one succeeds alone here.

From staying true to your voice to questioning your own bias, the group prizes honest, unguarded expression — onstage and off.

Authenticity

The freedom to explore any topic isn't unchecked. With the power of a voice and a stage comes the obligation to wield it thoughtfully and with intention.

Responsibility

The commitment to having each other's backs, to giving and receiving feedback openly, to supporting each member's growth, reflects a group that functions as a genuine community, not just a cast.

Community

SEASON 11 AUDITION FORM

Please fill out the following information in advance of your audition date.

Ensure that you have read and understand the Things To Know before proceeding.