Seeking Performers for ‘Born In The Dirt’

Audition timeslots have been posted seeking performers for the upcoming stunningly fresh, vividly drawn portrait tale of the American South, Born In Ther Dirt.  From the Tony-nominated writer and director of John Proctor is the Villain Kimberly Belflower’s BORN IN THE DIRT will premieres at Lincoln Center Theater in 2027. Danya Taymor will direct.

All Maddy Grace has ever wanted was to get out of her tiny Southern hometown. But when her life in L.A. falls apart, she finds herself reluctantly working at the town’s most famous attraction – a whimsical “hospital” that produces hand-sewn dolls for collectors all over the world. But when Maddy Grace sets out to make a documentary about the women behind the dolls, she’ll find there’s more to their story – and to her own – than she ever imagined.

SEEKING:

Maddy Grace (doubles as Bird in 1980) – Female, early 30s, any ethnicity. She always thought she was better than here, now she’s not so sure. Chronically ill, queer.

Bird – Female, late 70s/early 80s, any ethnicity. An artist.

Ash (doubles as Mary in 1983, and Eva in 1980) – Female, early 30s, went to high school with Maddy Grace. Any ethnicity. Suffers no fools, and believes most people are fools.

Christy (doubles as Ann Lou in 1983) – Female, early 50s, any ethnicity. Disney adult, but she doesn’t know that’s a thing.

Dill (doubles as Elijah in Bird’s memory) – Male, 30s, any ethnicity. Same high school class as Maddy Grace and Ash. Maddy Grace’s lifelong best friend. gay, archivist, amateur farmer.

All roles will be understudied.

Local NYC actors are encouraged to attend.

Time & Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2026 – 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (E) BREAK: 1:30PM – 2:30PM

Where: Pearl Studios (500) 500 8th Ave New York, NY 10018-6504

PREPARATION: Call will consist of sides, a reader will be provided. Sides will be provided on the morning of the call.

PERSONNEL

By Kimberly Bellflower

Source: Playbill