Calling all voice actors!
IPR will hold auditions for our 2026 holiday radio drama from 6 to 9 p.m., Monday and Wednesday, November 9 and 11, at the IPR offices, Room 128 of the Letterman Building, on the Ball State University campus. This year’s play is an original script by David Taylor Little, titled “Marva Lane and the Christmas Calamity”.
The performance will take place on Thursday, Dec. 10, in front of a live audience in Sursa Performance Hall on the Ball State campus, and simulcast on IPR. Ball State PBS will record the performance for broadcast on December 24 at 8 p.m. and December 27 at noon.
AUDITION INFORMATION
– No appointment necessary; walk-ins only.
– Be prepared to read with another actor or with a reader.
– Sides will be provided on-site.
REHEARSALS
Rehearsals begin after Thanksgiving and run until the Tech Rehearsal on Dec. 9; schedule forthcoming.
PARKING
Parking is available in the metered lot just north of Petty Road across the street from the Robert Bell building. The entrance to Ball State Public Media’s offices is at the rear of the David Letterman building.
Professor Marva Lane (F – 30s-50s): A university archaeology professor, perky, excited about everything, VERY nerdy.
Silas Bartholomew Williams (M – 30s-50s): A university librarian, quiet, sticks to himself, but is excited to go on this adventure with Marva.
Dr. Basil Framingham (M – 30s-50s): Professor Marva Lane’s rival at a neighboring university. Basil is charming, highly intelligent, and bent on doing anything in his power humiliate Marva Lane.
Marigold DeWinter (F – 20s-30s): A young reporter from the local newspaper.
Cricket (A dog): Marva Lane’s loyal Irish Setter.
Tali [pronounced Tally] (F – Teens to 20s): A student in Marva’s Class – She greatly admires Marva.
Hannah (F – Teens to 20s): A student in Marva’s Class.
Naomi (F – Teens to 20s): A student in Marva’s Class
Mitch Miltown (M – 20s-50s): A local radio DJ.
Commercial Voices:
Mother (F – 30s-40s)
Son (M – 10s-Teen)
Girl #1 (F – 20s-30s)
Girl #2 (F – 20s-30s)
Girl (F – 10s-Teen)
Dad (M – 30s-40s)
