Auditions
Are You Now or Have You Ever Been by Eric Bentley
October 17 and 18, 2026, 11am. Wilkerson Theater 25th and R street, Sacramento
Directed by Margaret Morneau
Resurrection Theatre is seeking a versatile ensemble of actors for Eric Bentley's Are You Now or Have You Ever Been, a powerful documentary theatre work drawn from the investigations of the House Un-American Activities Committee into the American entertainment industry.
Set against the Hollywood investigations of the late 1940s and 1950s, the play brings actual testimony and historical figures to the stage and examines questions of fear, loyalty, conscience, political pressure, compromise, and personal courage.
This is documentary theatre, not a conventional realistic drama. Actors must be comfortable allowing the words and testimony to carry the dramatic weight of the piece.
PRODUCTION
Producing organization: Resurrection Theatre
Location: Sacramento, California, Wilkerson Theater
Performance period: February - March 2026
Rehearsal period: Approximately 4-5 weeks starting in February 2027
CASTING
We are seeking 10 - 15 actors for a flexible ensemble. Depending upon final casting, actors may portray more than one historical figure or hearing participant.
Roles include historical figures from the entertainment industry as well as members of the House Un-American Activities Committee, investigators, and other participants in the hearings.
Additional speaking and ensemble roles may be assigned through doubling.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Resurrection Theatre is particularly interested in actors who demonstrate:
Strong text and verbal skills
Excellent listening
Ability to handle documentary/verbatim material
Emotional intelligence and restraint
Ability to portray a real person without resorting to caricature or impersonation
Strong ensemble skills
Flexibility with doubling
Ability to make rapid character distinctions
Professional rehearsal discipline
Actors of all backgrounds and identities are encouraged to audition for any part with the exception of Paul Robeson which is only open to black actors. Casting will focus on the needs of the production and the actor's ability to serve the material.
AUDITION MATERIAL
Cold read, sides will be available upon request.
Callbacks may include readings from the script and paired/group exercises involving questioning, interruption, listening, and testimony.
AUDITION CONTACT
Contact: Margaret Morneau
Email: mmorneaurt@outlook.com
THE GHOSTS OF SMITHFIELD HOUSE
BY JOY GEE • MUSIC BY GAYLE HEWITT
SYNOPSIS
Ever wanted to feel like you stepped straight into an episode of your favorite supernatural series?
A haunted house. A skeptical ghost hunter. A charming spirit with unfinished business.
The Ghosts of Smithfield House is a haunting new musical that blends mystery, humor, heart, and the supernatural into an unforgettable theatrical experience. When paranormal investigator and college professor Macy Carter arrives at the infamous Smithfield House, she expects little more than creaking floorboards, cold drafts, and overblown ghost stories. What she doesn’t expect is the ghost of Captain Daniel Smithfield—a charming 19th-century spirit whose past may be more tangled with the house than even he may realize.
As buried secrets rise to the surface and the walls of Smithfield House begin to reveal their history, Macy finds herself caught between past and present, logic and belief, and a growing connection that defies time itself. But not every spirit in the house is as welcoming, and some ghosts prefer to keep the past exactly where it belongs.
Part supernatural mystery, part romantic comedy, and full of haunting melodies and heartfelt surprises, The Ghosts of Smithfield House invites audiences into a campy supernatural world where love, loss, and unfinished business refuse to stay buried.
DIRECTED BY
Caleb Larrosa Colombo
Jesse Larrosa Colombo
Britanie Mata