ANNOUNCING AUDITIONS
BRIGHT IDEAS by Eric Coble 

Directed by : Ashton Botts

WHERE:

The Arts Asylum

824 E Meyer Blvd

Kansas City, Missouri 64131

WHEN

Auditions - November 2 (1-5 p.m.). Auditions will consist of prepared sides provided by the director.
Callbacks - November 3 (6-9 p.m.). Callbacks will consist of cold readings from the script.

REHEARSAL AND SHOWS:

Initial readthrough and table work in January. Rehearsals Sunday-Thursday beginning March 30. Actors will be expected to be near off-book at the beginning of the rehearsal process. 
Shows - April 16-26 (Thursday-Sunday, with a possible industry night on April 20)

Synopsis
Bright Ideas by Eric Coble is a fast-paced, darkly funny satire about modern parenting, ambition, and the lengths we’ll go to for the “perfect” life. Joshua and Genevra Bradley are desperate to get their 3-year-old son, Mac, into the most exclusive preschool in town. When they realize there’s only one spot left — and one family standing in their way — a dinner party with Genevra's co-worker turns into a deliciously twisted night that spirals into murder, cover-ups, and moral chaos.

This play offers actors big, bold characters, razor-sharp dialogue, and moments that swing from laugh-out-loud comedy to dark psychological tension. Inspired by Shakespeare's Macbeth, the play serves as a playground for performers who love physical comedy, quick pacing, and morally complicated characters.

Character information and breakdown
Bright Ideas is written for five actors. Below are the tracks from the original production; however, the director reserves the ability to alter tracks as desired to best highlight the actors. Please note: the roles of Joshua and Genevra have been cast. We are seeking three strong character actors to round out this ensemble cast. 

  • Joshua Bradley - Father of Mac

  • Genevra Bradley - Mother of Mac

  • Woman 1: Mrs. Heath, Lynzie, Ms. Labradour, Mrs. Menteith, Mrs. Malcolm, mom

  • Woman 2: Cate, Denise, Mrs. Caithness, Ms. Lennox, mom

  • Man 1: Ross, Mr. Scott, Airline Steward, Coach Angus, Bix

A NOTE ON CASTING: We are committed to inclusive casting. Seeking actors of all physical types, gender identities, racial identities, and physical abilities. The piece is written for characters in the same age group (30s-40s).


Please email BRIGHTIDEAS@theartsasylum.org with your preferred date and time to audition.   

All audition requests must be emailed before 11/1/25.   We will be accepting video auditions if you are not able to attend.    

Upon requesting a time you will receive a Google Form to fill out audition information which will include the sides for you to select for your audition.