Theatre productions

In "The Mire," Davis's sharply observed contemporary play, a married couple – Reese and Gabriella – find their fragile equilibrium upended by the persistent presence of Reese's needy ex-wife. As loyalties are strained and emotional leverage becomes a weapon, Reese is forced into an impossible position: choosing between past obligations and present loyalty, where every option carries its own cost. "The Mire" examines the modern marital contract with unsentimental clarity, exposing how love, guilt and responsibility can entangle even the best intentions.

Performances for "The Mire" by Trace Davis will be at 5 p.m. PST on Saturday, March 28, and at 2 p.m. PST on Sunday, March 29, via Zoom.

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This comedic family debacle in two acts focuses on two adult siblings, Max and Minnie, as they face the challenge of digging through their recently deceased father's belongings.  Minnie, who is an alcoholic and a playwright, approaches the process very differently than her brother, Max, who is a recovering alcoholic and a professor. The plot twists when they find something illegal in the house, are visited by a nosey neighbor, Miss Nancy, and mistake Max's boyfriend, Joel, for a police officer who has arrived at the house to arrest them. Filled with mistaken identity, family secrets, horny neighbors, bottles of Jack Daniels and the love of the greatest works of Walt Whitman, "Head of the Family" will take the audience on a ride fueled by humor, mystery and suspense.

Performances for Head of the Family by Laura Wade will be at 5 p.m. PST on Saturday, April 4, and at 2 p.m. PST on Sunday, April 5, via Zoom.

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Audition dates:

• 1 – 4 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026 — (Auditions by appointment) in the Hartung Theatre
• 1 – 4 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026 — (“Comedy of Errors” Callbacks) in the Hartung Theatre
• 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026 — (“Possession” Callbacks) in the Pocket Playhouse

All BFA/MFA performance students must audition regardless of availability for shows.

Productions under consideration:

• “Comedy of Errors” by William Shakespeare (April 30-May 10, 2026, The Hartung Theatre)
  • "Comedy of Errors" by William Shakespeare script
• “Possession” by Millie Rose Schacher (April 2-5, 2026, The Pocket Playhouse)
  • "Possession" by Millie Rose Schacher script

Special considerations:

• All students are required to read the special considerations for the productions being considered.
  • “Comedy of Errors” Special Considerations
  • “Possession” Special Considerations

Audition resources and materials

• Audition card
• Sample theatre performance resume
• How to take your own headshot
• "Possession" by Millie Rose Schacher script
  • "Possession" rehearsal calendar
• "Comedy of Errors" by William Shakespeare script

How to sign up

• Review all audition information and special considerations
• Select a timeslot via SignUpGenius
• Prepare your audition card, resume and headshot to bring to audition

• Prepare a 90-second Shakespeare monologue
• Additionally, prepare a 90 second contrasting classical or contemporary monologue OR a 90 second self-accompanied song* 

*You must play an instrument to self-accompany if you are making the choice to sing. No accompanist will be provided. No acapella singing; no accompaniment tracks. A piano will be available in the space. Auditioners must provide any other instruments themselves.
 

• Choose a five-minute audition time slot through SignUp Genius.
• Bring hard copies of your audition card and your 8x10 headshot attached to resume when you audition.
• Contact Kelly Quinnett (kellyq@uidaho.edu) if you have any questions.

• Callbacks for “Comedy of Errors” will be Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, 1–4 p.m. in the Hartung Theatre.
• Callbacks for “Possession” will be Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Pocket Playhouse

Select actors will be invited to attend the callback and sides from the show will be provided ahead of time. Please come prepared in movement clothing and warmed up prior to the start of callbacks.

Most of our theatre productions offer general admission seating. Seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets can be purchased online or at the door.

Hartung Theatre offers accessible entrances, ramp access and stair-free seating options. If you require special assistance, let our Ticket Office know in advance to ensure the best seating accommodations.

Wheelchair spaces are available at Hartung Theatre, but they are limited. Purchase your tickets early and inform the Ticket Office if you need wheelchair seating. A paved wheelchair ramp is located about 25 feet south of the theatre’s main stair entrance.

Absolutely! Children who are old enough to enjoy a full performance are welcome. We recommend checking each production’s description to ensure the show is appropriate for younger audiences.

Food and beverages are not permitted inside performance spaces, with the exception of bottled water.

No. In accordance with University of Idaho policy, smoking is prohibited in areas of public assembly. Smoke only in designated outdoor areas away from building entrances.

Photography, audio recording and video recording are strictly prohibited during performances. We appreciate your cooperation in creating a distraction-free environment.

Silence all cell phones, pagers and electronic devices before the performance begins. Better yet — turn them off completely to fully enjoy the show!