God of Carnage Auditions
Theatre Charlotte announces auditions for God of Carnage directed by Brian Lafontaine. God of Carnage will be presented from March 20 – April 5, 2026 at Theatre Charlotte.
AUDITION AND SIGN UP DETAILS
Auditions will be held in person on Sunday, January 25th and Monday, January 26th from 6:00pm to 9pm at Theatre Charlotte, 501 Queens Road, Charlotte, NC 28207. Callbacks may be held after the last round of auditions on the 26th.
We are seeking adult performers of all body types, skin colors and gender expressions. Please refer to character descriptions below.
Please sign up for an audition time and fill out an audition form here.
During your audition time you will be reading scenes from the script. Sides can be found here. You may be asked to stay beyond your audition time to read with others.
Video auditions are also being accepted through the audition form and should include a 60 second monologue. Deadline for video auditions is January 23rd at 5PM.
Theatre Charlotte is a volunteer-based organization and all positions are unpaid.
REHEARSALS
Rehearsals are typically held Sunday through Thursday evenings starting at 6:00pm and are expected to begin the week of February 1st. Detailed rehearsal schedules will be created as soon as possible after the show is cast.
ABOUT GOD OF CARNAGE
Winner of the Tony Award for Best Play, this explosive comedy is all fun and games – until the grown-ups get hurt. When two sets of parents politely meet over coffee and cake to settle a schoolyard spat between their sons, the gloves come off as neighborly manners disintegrate into laugh-out-loud, no-holds barred mayhem. With its biting satire and hilarious dialogue, this play offers a witty and thought-provoking commentary on human nature and social decorum.
AVAILABLE ROLES
Age ranges represent those of the character not necessarily the performer. Intimacy in this production may reflect general acts of affection by spouses (i.e. touch on the back or shoulders, hand holding, a kiss on the cheek).
VERONICA NOVAK | Female presenting, 40s–50s
Veronica is principled, articulate, and deeply invested in social responsibility and moral order. She believes in civility, culture, and setting a good example, especially for children. At first, she appears calm and controlled, even gracious. As the evening progresses, her need for righteousness becomes volatile, revealing emotional intensity, rigidity, and an uncompromising moral edge.
MICHAEL NOVAK | Male presenting, 40s–50s
Michael is friendly, personable, and seemingly reasonable. The “let’s all just relax” presence in the room. He prides himself on being open-minded and easygoing. Underneath the charm, however, lie resentment, defensiveness, and an unsettling honesty that emerges once social norms dissolve. His transformation is surprising, funny, and uncomfortable.
ANNETTE RALEIGH | Female presenting, late 30s–50s
Annette is polished, accommodating, and emotionally restrained. Accustomed to managing stress and deferring to others, she works hard to maintain composure and social grace. As tensions rise, her physical and emotional control begins to fracture, exposing vulnerability, anger, and long-suppressed resentment.
ALAN RALEIGH | Male presenting, 40s–50s
Alan is sharp, successful, and unapologetically dismissive of social conventions. A high-powered professional, he values logic, efficiency, and winning over politeness or empathy. Cynical and biting, he uses intellect as armor and weapon. While abrasive from the outset, Alan’s consistency forces the others to confront their own contradictions.
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Theatre is full of magic that vibrates throughout the essence of art, imagination, culture, and history. We strive to provide theatre to our community and our city that is saturated in excellence, community, experience, inclusion, and influence. Our goal is to mount productions that reflect the growth and beauty of the diversity of Charlotte and we sincerely hope that our friends in the BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities will consider joining us for auditions for God of Carnage.