One Audition, Two Opportunities
One audition opens the door to two productions: Winter Shorts 2026, presented by the Student Drama Association, and The Lost Girl, directed by Rachel Blackwell for the Department of Theatre and Film. Performers may be considered for either or both productions.
Audition Dates & Times
The ¹û½´ÊÓƵ Theatre & Film Department and the Student Drama Association are holding a combined audition for two exciting productions this fall:
- Lost Girl written by Kimberly Belflower & directed by Rachel Blackwell
- Winter Shorts A festival of student-directed one-act plays presented by the Student Drama Association.
All performers, regardless of experience or gender, are encouraged to audition.
General Auditions:
Saturday, August 29, 2026 12:00 – 4:00 PM
Location: UAF Fine Arts Complex, Great Hall (check in at the audition table).
Callbacks (by invitation only):
Sunday, August 30, 2026
Note: You may be cast without attending callbacks.
Auditions are open to all! Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Advanced registration is encouraged and will be available soon. Contact the department to be alerted when the registration form becomes available.
Production Information
Written by Kimberly Belflower. Directed by Rachel Blackwell.
Performance Dates: November 12-15 & 20-22, 2026
Venue: Lee H. Salisbury Theatre
What became of Wendy Darling in the years following her adventures with Peter Pan?
Lost Girl is a story of love, loss, and the bittersweet journey of growing up. After
leaving Neverland behind, Wendy Darling returns to a world that no longer feels quite
like home. As she struggles to find her place in adulthood, she must confront the
memories, relationships, and choices that have shaped her before she can embrace what
comes next.
A heartfelt reimagining of the beloved Peter Pan story, Lost Girl explores the courage
it takes to let go of childhood, the grief that comes with change, and the hope that
comes with embracing the future.
Student Drama Association
Performance Dates: October 16–18 & 23-25, 2026
Venue: Lee H. Salisbury Theatre
- A selection of one-act plays, each directed and designed by UAF students.
- Small casts, ranging in style and tone.
Casting Information for Lost Girl
Roles Available: 6 women, 6 men
Six of the roles are doubled. The production calls for diverse casting, and actors of all backgrounds, ethnicities, body types, gender identities, and experience levels are encouraged to audition.
Wendy - Female, 18-20, sometimes 13-14ish. A storyteller. She might gravitate toward melancholy, but she’s still openhearted and hopeful, with an undercurrent of tough determination.
Peter - Male, 13ish, then 18-20. Always well-intentioned and so charismatic you could just die. He’s not a villain. He’s just a boy.
A / B / C - Female, 16-22. Chorus. Different versions of Wendy from her past, memories distorted through time, and other girls who went to Neverland. All of the above. (doubled with Cora / Callie / Krista)
Mother - Female, 40s. Tired, thoughtful, and patient.
Cora - Female, 16-22. No-nonsense. (doubled with A)
Callie - Female, 16-22. Romantic but self-aware. (doubled with B)
Krista - Female, 16-22. Empathetic. (doubled with C)
Nina - Female, 16-22. Curious and kind.
Slightly - Male, 18-22. Careful, caring, and fiercely loyal.
Toodles - Male, 16-22. Silly and sincere. (doubled with Therapist)
Nibs - Male, 18-22. Logical. Acerbic. (doubled with Detective)
Curly - Male, 16-22. Laid-back but observant. (doubled with Doctor)
Detective - Male, 30s-40s. Single-minded, always on the edge of defeat. (doubled with Nibs)
Therapist - Male, 30s-40s. Trying his best. (doubled with Toodles)
Doctor - Male, 30s-40s. Even-tempered. (doubled with Curly)
Boy - Male, 18-25. Quiet confidence.
Doubled roles:
Cora / A
Callie / B
Krista / C
Curly / Doctor
Nibs / Detective
Toodles / Therapist
Important Information
Availability Required:
- Winter Shorts
- Tech Week: October 10–14, 2026
- Performance Dates: October 16–18 & 23-25, 2026
- Lost Girl
- Tech Week: TBD
- Performance Dates: November 12-15 & 20-22, 2026
You must be in town for tech week and performance dates to be cast.
How to prepare
Advanced registration available soon (walk-ins will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis).
Prepare a short monologue or one of the provided audition sides. Be ready to move, play, and show your range of skills.
Auditions will take place in the ¹û½´ÊÓƵ Fine Arts Complex. Please check in at the AUDITION table in the UAF Great Hall. Please arrive 10 minutes early to auditions for check-in and photos.
Watch for more information! To be notified when advanced registration opens, please contact the department.