Auditions: Popcorn Falls

Audition Information for 2nd Stage presents “Popcorn Falls”

Directed by Tyler Easton

A nasty neighboring town has shut off Popcorn Falls’ namesake waterfall and targeted them as a sewage treatment site. But the enterprising Popcorn Falls townsfolk (“kernels”) discover a loophole when they find they can secure a town-saving grant if they can produce a play – in just one week! The only problems: no playhouse, no players, and no play! Two actors frantically transform into over twenty roles in this over-the-top comedy that proves one play can save the world (or at least one town)!

Performances: October 23 – 25, 2026

Audition Details

August 31 at 7 pm, callbacks on September 1st if necessary.  Auditions can be submitted virtually prior to 8/31/26.  For details on a virtual audition, complete this contact form online and our team will reach out to you.

Roles available:

While this production traditionally has only two actors of any age/gender perform the numerous roles, we might elect to add additional members to the cast.  Here’s a list of some of the characters from this show.

[MR. TRUNDLE] A sincere man. People-pleaser. The new mayor of Popcorn Falls. Recently divorced and a recovered alcoholic, determined to pull his life back together.

[JOE] A nervous janitor whose wife is pregnant with their third set of twins.

[PASTOR PETE] With donations at an all-time low, his church has no money to fix its drooping steeple. Uses a walker to get around.

[MRS. OMKI] With the building of a local Walmart, she now has nowhere to park her Tart Cart. Speaks with a very flat Midwest accent.

[AUSTIN] The not-very-bright-but-eager-to-please sheriff of Popcorn Falls. Would like everyone to think he’s smarter and more important than he actually is. Wants desperately to make his mother proud and become the next chief of police. Could speak with a bit of a southern accent.

[MS. LYDA PARKER] Town librarian. A bit Amanda Wingfield from The Glass Menagerie. A theatrical woman of a certain age. Was once the leading lady of the Anchor Bay Players. Speaks with a Mid-Atlantic accent. Always carrying her cat, Mr. Cuddles.

[FLOYD] Owner of the only lumberyard in town. Lost half his arm in a freak accident involving a telephone pole and a Mexican stripper. Likes to drink…a lot. Was once in love with Mrs. Stepp.

[MRS. STEPP] Hard-boiled, chain-smoking, no-nonsense middle school teacher who is on the prowl. Secretly still has a thing for Floyd. Always looks like she’s holding a cigarette.

[MR. DOYLE] Head of the Cattaraugus County Budget Planning Committee. Determined. A corrupt bully who will stop at nothing to conquer Popcorn Falls and turn it into a sewage treatment plant.

[MISS BROWN] Mr. Doyle’s very unenthusiastic secretary. Would rather be doing anything else.

[BECKY] A very sweet, lost soul. Just moved back to Popcorn Falls. Was once in love with Joe.

[HANS] Originally from Germany, Hans came to Popcorn Falls as a foreign exchange student and stayed. He now runs the Popcorn Falls Funeral Home and is obsessed with Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers movies. He speaks with a heavy German accent, wears a monocle, and is very excited to be part of the new acting troupe.

[MARGIE] A high school senior who is obsessed with herself and her phone. She speaks with a flat, drawn-out, monotone voice.

[MR. UPMALL] The oldest man in Popcorn Falls. Wants to do something great before he dies. Walks with a cane and a slow shuffle.

[LYDIA] Becky’s young daughter.