Coal Creek Theater of Louisville announces auditions for Incorruptible

by Michael Hollinger

directed by Kirsten Jorgensen Smith

The Story:  Priseaux, France, c. 1250 A.D.: The river flooded. The chandler's shop burned to the ground. And Ste. Foy, the patron of the local monastery, hasn't worked a miracle in thirteen years. In other words, the Dark Ages still look pretty dark. A rival church claims to possess the relics of Ste. Foy—and "their" bones are working miracles. All seems lost until the destitute monks take a lesson from a larcenous one-eyed minstrel, who teaches them an outrageous new way to pay old debts.

Roles Available

Charles, Abbot of Priseaux: M (40+) Kind leader of monks at a monastery that has fallen on bad times.  Has many deep secrets.  Physical comedy required

Brother Martin, Second in Command: M (40 +) Penny pinching, manipulating monk who will do anything to make sure that the monastery gets back on it’s feet for when he becomes abbot.

Brother Olf, A novice: M (any age) Sweet man who tries to always do right.  Disregarded often as dimwitted.  Must have physical strength as is required to pick up another actor with great ease.

Brother Felix, a novice: M (20-30) Sweet monk who joined the order after losing his true love.  Physical comedy required.

Jack, One Eyed Minstrel: M (25-45) Entertainer, singer, juggler, lover – Jack of all trades, but does not do any of them really well. A real Scoundrel with a bit of soul. Physical comedy required. 

Peasant Woman: F (35 -55) Relentless, whimsical and full of character. Awesome role, do not let the lack of a “name” fool you.  Requires great comedic timing.

Marie: F (20-30) Comedic Singer, dancer (does not have to be done well) This actor must be slight of build and not afraid of being in a cloth sack for long periods of time.

Agatha, Abbess of Bernay: F (40 +) When they set the bar for a manipulative and mean nun... they were thinking of her.