UPCOMING AUDITIONS
Carmel Community Players, and director Lori Raffel, proudly announce the auditions for NATIVE GARDENS, a comedy by Karen Zacarias!
WHEN:
Monday, May 18, 2026 at 7:00pm
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 7:00pm
WHERE:
Primelife Enrichment Inc.
1078 3 rd Ave SW, Carmel, IN 46032
WHAT TO PREPARE:
Auditions will consist of cold-reads from the script. Please bring your completed audition
form, and any scheduling conflicts; Headshots and resumes optional.
SYNOPSIS:
Pablo, a high-powered lawyer, and doctoral candidate Tania, his very pregnant wife, are realizing the American dream when they purchase a house next door to community stalwarts Virginia and Frank. But a disagreement over a long-standing fence line soon spirals into an all-out war of taste, class, privilege, and entitlement. The hilarious results guarantee no one comes out smelling like a rose. Gardens and cultures clash – turning friendly neighbors into feuding enemies in this hilarious comedy.
CHARACTER DETAILS:
Tania Del Valle - A strong willed and passionate PhD candidate who is pregnant and environmentally conscious. She believes in equity, sustainability, and standing her ground. (Mexican-American, late 20s-early 30s)
Pablo Del Valle - Tania’s husband, a rising attorney from Chile trying to establish himself in a prestigious law firm. Charming, ambitious, and under pressure to succeed, especially as they expect their first child (Chilean-American, late 20s-early 30s)
Virgina Butley - A polished, intelligent engineer with a no-nonsense attitude who works for a large defense contractor in the DC area. Friendly and civil, her opinions are well engrained, and she will fight ruthlessly to protect her turf. (55+)
Frank Butley - Virginia’s retired husband, a gentle suburban gardener with a big heart and a deep emotional attachment to his plants. Tends to avoid confrontation but cares deeply about appearances and legacy. (55+)
The Landscapers, Surveyor, and Building Examiner - A ensemble of 2-4 actors who exude unique personalities as they work. They are the witnesses and the energetic transformers of both the play and the situation. (Any ethnicity, any gender, any age)
PERFORMANCES:
Friday, August 7, 2026 at 7:30pm
Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 7:30pm
Sunday, August 9, 2026 at 2:30pm
Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 7:30pm
Friday, August 14, 2026 at 7:30pm
Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 2:30pm
Sunday, August 16, 2026 at 2:30pm
The Cat (254 Veterans Wy, Carmel, IN 46032)
UPCOMING AUDITIONS:
TBD

