AUDITIONS
THE BEALE TREASURE ANTHOLOGY
“The following details of an incident that happened many years ago, but which has lost none of its interest on that account, are now given to the public for the first time.”
In 1885, a pamphlet titled “The Beale Papers” was published, containing three numerical ciphers and a wild tale of adventure that promised to lead the reader to a buried treasure beyond anyone’s wildest dreams, hidden somewhere in Bedford County, Virginia. But as tantalizing as a multi-million-dollar get-rich-quick scheme might be, the numbers don’t seem to add up. Was the treasure a hoax? The ciphers themselves? Did this “Thomas J. Beale”, or any of the other colorful characters described in the papers, even exist? The mystery remains to this day. In a celebration not only of Southwest Virginia’s unique history but Lynchburg’s legacy of extraordinary community theatre, a team of local writers explores the many mysteries of The Beale Treasure through this anthology of vignettes.
Auditions
Casting the following demographics:
Men and Women ages 18-50, any race, multiple roles needed
- (1) Woman, any race, age 65+
- (3) African American/Black Men and Women ages 30-40
- (1) African American/Black Boy aged 10-14
- (2) Girls, any race, ages 12-14
When: Monday & Tuesday, April 27 & 28, 6:30-8:30
Where: The Music Hall, 600 Main Street, Lynchburg
How: Auditioners will read from the script and be considered for multiple roles.
Performances will be in the Academy Warehouse Theater, July 10-12, 2026.
Sign up for an audition day by clicking HERE
The Vignettes
The Ballad of Beale by Claire Wittman
- Flexible casting
A Complete History of Beale by Katie Thomas
- Flexible casting; 4 or more actors
Tea Time Treasure by Makaila Henderson
- Seven women, ages teen to senior adult
Holding On To Bedtime Stories by Jonathan Brennan
- Two young women
Five Hundred Million Dollars by Claire Wittman
- Full ensemble
The Cipher Bot by Billy Hansen
- One adult man, one any gender
Directional Markers by Katie Thomas
- Two women, one man
Holding On To Fairytales by Jonathan Brennen
- Two girls, age 12-14
Miracle at Montvale by Joshua Carter
- Two women & one man, Black, 30s-40s; one boy, Black, 10-13 yrs old; one adult woman & one adult man, White
For more information about the Beale treasure, visit:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beale_ciphers
Download and complete the audition form HERE
Finding Nemo Kids
Masterworx Community Theater is so excited to announce Finding Nemo Kids as our next kid’s production. First step in this super fun process is auditions!!! In this packet you will find all the details you need for auditions, rehearsals, and performances.
Who: Ages 7 – 12 years-old
Performance Date: Saturday, August 22: Shows at 10am, 12pm, & 2pm
Tech Rehearsal: Friday, August 21
Auditions: June 6, 10am -1pm (everyone will stay the whole time)
Audition location: Lippard Room, Academy Center of the Arts, 519 Commerce Street, Lynchburg
Disney’s Finding Nemo KIDS is based on the beloved 2003 Pixar movie Finding Nemo. Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish, lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid Nemo, who longs to explore the world beyond their anemone home. But when Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney, Marlin faces his fears and sets off on an epic adventure across the ocean. With the help of lovable characters such as optimistic Dory, laid-back sea turtle Crush, and the supportive Tank Gang, Marlin and Nemo both overcome challenges on their journey to find each other and themselves.
Signup link
Finding Nemo Kids Audition Packet
Download and complete the audition form HERE
Save the date for auditions.
August 7-9
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