Performance Details
Firth J Chew Studio Theatre
October 9 – November 1, 2026
Thur – Sat: 7:30PM | Sun: 2:00PM
*Sat 10/31 performance at 2:00PM

About The Show
The Minutes is a scathing dark comedy that takes place entirely during a single city council meeting. An ensemble piece, it combines small town politics, uncomfortable historic truths and real world power when a council newcomer questions the absence of the minutes from the previous meeting. The Minutes was nominated for both a Pulitzer Prize and the Tony Award for Best Play in 2022.

By Tracey Letts

Directed by Kimberly Roberts

Rated PG-13 for strong language and mature themes, including depictions of violence, racism, and trauma.

Auditions
Sun August 9: 6:30PM
Mon August 10: 6:30PM

Callbacks
Tue August 11: 6:30PM

Audition Location
Spokane Civic Theatre, Studio Theatre
1020 N. Howard St.
Spokane, WA 99201

Notes

• We strongly encourage performers of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, gender expressions, sexual orientations, body types, and abilities to audition.
• Age range and gender of characters is to appear on stage as.
• No prepared reading or monologue required; please be prepared for cold readings from the script (instruction, support and time with material will be provided).
• Script is available to read at the Box Office, but cannot leave the building. You are welcome to read in the Main Stage Lobby, Tue-Fri, 12:00 – 5:00PM.
• Please come prepared to fill out a conflict calendar at auditions.
• Rehearsals are planned to be 3-4 days a week until September 28.

Roles
An ensemble of eleven adults to play:

Mr. Peel (30’s) – the newest council member, a pediatric dentist, affable, a “joiner”, returns from a two week bereavement leave to be confounded by the absence of minutes from the previous meeting.

Mayor Superba (50-60’s) – the politically savvy, charismatic head of the council, a 16 year council veteran and a master of social avoidance.

Ms. Johnson (30-40’s) – the hardworking city clerk who keeps the official council records, cautious, fastidious.

Mr. Blake (40-60’s) – a smooth-talking African American politician, calculating, checks to “see which way the wind is blowing” before announcing his position.

Mr. Breeding (40-60’s) – a smarmy, off-putting, privilege-flaunting, but loyal supporter of the Mayor.

Mr. Hanratty (30-50’s) – a passionate, well-intentioned council member with little influence, speaks verbosely, frequently mispronouncing words.

Mr. Assalone (40-60’s) – the Mayor’s defiantly aggressive ally, a combative bully, vitriolic and bitter.

Ms. Innes (60+) – the second longest serving council member who offers history and perspective while focusing only on her own specific agenda items.

Ms. Matz (30-40’s) – the Chair of the Rules Committee, flighty, skittish, easily distracted, sometimes erratic.

Mr. Oldfield (65+) – the longest serving council member, a rambling, cynical curmudgeon.

Mr. Carp (40-60’s) – a diligent and inquisitive council member conspicuously missing from the meeting at the beginning of the play.

Performance Details
Firth J Chew Studio Theatre
September 11 – 13, 2026
Fri: 7:30PM | Sat & Sun: 2:00PM

About The Show
This compelling drama by Reed McColm is the story of people in the North Tower of the World Trade Center in New York City on the morning of September 11, 2001, above the point of impact. It takes place in the tower and within the minds and memories of the characters therein.

By Reed McColm

Directed by Scott Finlayson

Rated PG-13 for strong language and mature themes including portrayals of panic, grief, trauma, and survival in relation to modern tragedy.

Auditions
Sun August 2: 6:30PM
Mon August 3: 6:30PM

Audition Location
Spokane Civic Theatre, Main Stage Lobby
1020 N. Howard St.
Spokane, WA 99201

Notes

• We strongly encourage performers of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, gender expressions, sexual orientations, body types, and abilities to audition.
• No prepared reading or monologue required; please be prepared for cold readings from the script (instruction, support and time with material will be provided).
• Script is available to read at the Box Office, but cannot leave the building. You are welcome to read in the Main Stage Lobby, Tue-Fri, 12:00 – 5:00PM.
• Please come prepared to fill out a conflict calendar at auditions.

Roles
Director Scott Finlayson is seeking men and women ages 16 to 75 to fill an ensemble cast of characters for Hole In The Sky. An original work by local playwright Reed McColm, based on actual accounts, this piece explores fateful moments in the lives of various people trapped in the towers on September 11, 2001, as they try to understand, escape, reach loved ones, and ultimately, survive or surrender.

Aisha, a friend to Eric Santos

Annette, single mother; executive secretary to Jasper Noonan

Barbuto, electrician for Port Authority

Damota, carpenter fired for freelance work

Yesh Kaada, Muslim, about to become a father

Skorda, firefighter

Gina, secretary

Ingrassia, employee, Levy McKay

Jokhart, employee of unnamed company new to the Towers

Jasper Noonan, chief executive, Levy McKay

Eric Sanders, late 20’s, daytrader; materialistic cynic

Other characters: Eaton (employee, TransAmerica), Elaine (employee, TransAmerica), Alemia and Milt Santos (Eric’s parents retired to Arizona), Cari and Darrin (Annette’s teenage kids), Dierdre (trader’s wife and soccer mom), Professor (graduate philosophy instructor), Phone Operator, Police Chief.