Huntington Beach Open Auditions: EIGHT SECONDS (World Premiere)

Golden West College Theatre Arts is casting 7 roles (4M, 3F) for EIGHT SECONDS, a new play by Tim Mueller, directed by Tom Amen.

Pay: None (educational production)

Logline: Ellie confronts online extremism—part crime drama, part probe into the beliefs that shape us. What will you do with your eight seconds?

Auditions

• Open Call: Tue, Dec 3 @ 7:00 PM — Mainstage Theater, Golden West College, 15751 Gothard St, Huntington Beach, CA 92647

• Callbacks (invite): Wed, Dec 4 @ 7:00 PM — Stage West Theater (same address)

• Prep: None required

How to Submit (Encouraged)

Email résumé + headshot to *******@gwc.cccd.edu

You may receive sides in advance if you match casting needs. Casting follows the playwright’s specs.

Character Highlights

• ELLIE DONNER (F, mid-20s–mid-30s): Smart, driven, fights online hate

• STEVE (M, mid-20s): Image-obsessed loner; incel forums

• CHRIS (2 actors, M & F, mid-40s): Educated white supremacist; controlled, manipulative

• CARL (M, 50s–early 60s): Affable flat-earther

• AGENT ROGERS (F, 40s–50s): Cool, veteran federal agent

• AGENT COLLAZO (M, 30s, Hispanic): Skilled, more reactive; Rogers’ partner

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Schedule

• Rehearsals: Mon–Thu, 7–10 PM, starting Jan 19

• Performances: Mar 6–15, 2026 (Thu–Sat 7:30 PM; Sun 2 PM) — Mainstage Theater (339 seats)