X*ACT Xenia Area Community Theater

10/10/2026

🪭Tickets are LIVE for Lady Windermere’s Fan!
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You do NOT want to miss this show, our cast has been working so hard.

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10/05/2026

Just a few short weeks until Lady Windermere’s Fan takes the stage at X*ACT!

Here are a few fun moments from rehearsals last week!

09/29/2026

AUDITION NOTICE:

SANTAPHOBIA
by Kamron Klitgaard
Directed by Melissa Baughn
A Family Friendly Christmas show!
Synopsis: Alice Gruber, a wealthy widow, must cure her estranged children of their fear of Santa Claus in order to redeem her and her late husband’s souls. She offers each of her grown children and their families, a portion of her vast estate if they will, but spend Christmas Eve with her in the Gruber mansion. But each sibling is determined to scare the others away so that they can keep the entire fortune for themselves (Scooby Doo style!) but instead of ghosts, they use the fear of Santa to do their scaring. After an action packed night of fake Santa scaring, b***y traps, and a visit from the real Santa Claus, Alice must break her promise and reveal her late husband’s dreadful secret so that the family can finally learn the true meaning of Christmas.
Cast of characters
Alice Gruber - female, matriarch of the Gruber family
Winston - male, the butler
Charles Gruber - male, the oldest Gruber sibling
Maggi - female, married to Charles
Sandra - female, snotty, teenage daughter of Charles and Maggi
Lorena - female, goofy teenage daughter of Charles and Maggi
George Gruber - male, middle Gruber sibling
Nellie - female, married to George
Ricky - male, loud pr***en son to George and Nellie
Cindy - female, loud pr***en daughter to George and Nellie
Ma Bee - female, crusty old grandma of Ricky and Cindy
Nancy Gruber - female, youngest Gruber sibling
Paul - male, married to Nancy
Santa - male, the real thing (non-speaking)
Ages listed are approximate - the younger children may be aged 7-12 presenting
Auditions will be Monday, October 5 and Tuesday October 6 at 7 pm at Xenia Area Community Theatre front lobby. You need only attend one audition day. If you would like to audition, but are unable to attend those dates, please email Melodee at [email protected] asap. We look forward to seeing you at auditions!

09/03/2026

We are thrilled to announce the cast of Lady Windermere’s Fan! 🫖🪭

All roles have been filled, thank you to all who came to audition and we hope to see you at the show!

08/30/2026

Auditions start tomorrow! 🪭🫖
Who’s going to be there?

AUDITION NOTICE
LADY WINDERMERE’S FAN
By Oscar Wilde
A Play About a Good Woman

"We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars."

Director: Elizabeth Burns
Audition Dates: Monday, August 31, 2026 & Tuesday, September 1, 2026

Rehearsal Schedule: Tuesday – Friday, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM (until Tech Week)

Performance Dates: October 23, 2026 – November 1, 2026
(Friday evenings, Saturday evenings, Sunday matinees)

ABOUT THE SHOW
High society, scandalous secrets, and sharp Victorian wit collide in Oscar Wilde’s classic masterpiece. When Lady Windermere suspects her husband of having an affair with the mysterious Mrs. Erlynne, her 21st birthday party becomes a battleground of morality, reputation, and betrayal. Rich with Wilde’s iconic brilliant satire, Lady Windermere’s Fan asks a timeless question: what actually makes a "good" woman?

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN

The Men:

Lord Windermere (Late 20s–30s): Handsome, chivalrous, and deeply devoted to his wife, though bound by a dangerous secret he cannot reveal. Requires strong dramatic presence.

Lord Darlington (30s): A witty, cynical aristocrat with a romantic heart. Secretly in love with Lady Windermere. Must master fast-paced, razor-sharp dialogue.

Lord Augustus Lorton ("Tuppy") (40s–50s): Good-natured, gullible, and easily swayed. Amusingly smitten with Mrs. Erlynne. Great comedic timing.

Mr. Cecil Graham (20s–30s): The ultimate Wildean dandy. Carefree, charming, and armed with endless witty observations about society.
Mr. Dumby (30s–40s): A stylish, somewhat superficial society figure who moves with the fashionable crowd.

Mr. Hopper (20s–30s): A wealthy, straightforward Australian visitor to London society. Slightly out of place among the aristocrats.

Parker (30s–50s): The Windermeres' dignified, unflappable butler. Proper, polished, and attentive.

The Women:

Lady Windermere (21): Young, beautiful, and fiercely moral. Uncompromising in her view of right and wrong—until her own marriage is tested.

Mrs. Erlynne (30s–40s): A glamorous, fascinating, and complex woman with a ruined reputation. Shrewd and pragmatic, yet capable of profound self-sacrifice. Strong emotional range required.

The Duchess of Berwick (40s–50s): Domineering, grand, and relentless gossip. She runs society with an iron fist. Excellent comedic presence.

Lady Agatha Carlisle (Late teens–early 20s): The Duchess’s quiet, obedient daughter. Has very few words ("Yes, Mama"), but requires strong physical comedy and expressive facial acting.

Lady Plymdale / Lady Stutfield / Lady Jedburgh / Mrs. Cowper-Cowper (Various Ages): High-society women who form the gossip mill of London. Each character highlights the hypocrisy, elegance, and absurdity of the elite.

Rosalie (20s–30s): Lady Windermere’s attentive parlor maid.

AUDITION PREPARATION
Preparation & Audition Materials: No cold reads. Please prepare using the provided audition monologues and dialogues (sides) linked/attached to this notice.

Accents: Standard Received Pronunciation (RP) / Upper-class British accent required for all roles, with the exception of Mr. Hopper (General Australian accent).

Full script:

https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/790/pg790-images.html?fbclid=IwdGRjcATh8whwZG9mBWZkaWQWUL_LcApI9pi8snnDWd6zkoiMQ73S5GV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR7P2MtflMs58s0-UTmPBiRbKWMF0qjjLPLsbJXiEPjobbIRrm083LKVZpu5hg_aem_ulSSm7BNTLO_uMS5dK6__Q

Audition Sides:

fil:///private/var/mobile/Containers/Shared/AppGroup/97282A77-C3B1-461E-85C5-C34167583073/cask/+100009751963489/FBMessagingMediaCaskStore/1/media_bank/AdvancedCrypto/100009751963489/persistent/B4774DF2-8817-412E-9DCD-2BA3777A3DFE/2026/08/06/20260806T192937780.att.37AC4A06-0B23-4C5D-BC08-DCC653A08EDD/LWF%20Audition%20Monologues.pdf

08/22/2026

Just a little over a week until auditions for our first show of the season! 🪭🫖

AUDITION NOTICE
LADY WINDERMERE’S FAN
By Oscar Wilde
A Play About a Good Woman

"We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars."

Director: Elizabeth Burns
Audition Dates: Monday, August 31, 2026 & Tuesday, September 1, 2026

Rehearsal Schedule: Tuesday – Friday, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM (until Tech Week)

Performance Dates: October 23, 2026 – November 1, 2026
(Friday evenings, Saturday evenings, Sunday matinees)

ABOUT THE SHOW
High society, scandalous secrets, and sharp Victorian wit collide in Oscar Wilde’s classic masterpiece. When Lady Windermere suspects her husband of having an affair with the mysterious Mrs. Erlynne, her 21st birthday party becomes a battleground of morality, reputation, and betrayal. Rich with Wilde’s iconic brilliant satire, Lady Windermere’s Fan asks a timeless question: what actually makes a "good" woman?

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN

The Men:

Lord Windermere (Late 20s–30s): Handsome, chivalrous, and deeply devoted to his wife, though bound by a dangerous secret he cannot reveal. Requires strong dramatic presence.

Lord Darlington (30s): A witty, cynical aristocrat with a romantic heart. Secretly in love with Lady Windermere. Must master fast-paced, razor-sharp dialogue.

Lord Augustus Lorton ("Tuppy") (40s–50s): Good-natured, gullible, and easily swayed. Amusingly smitten with Mrs. Erlynne. Great comedic timing.

Mr. Cecil Graham (20s–30s): The ultimate Wildean dandy. Carefree, charming, and armed with endless witty observations about society.
Mr. Dumby (30s–40s): A stylish, somewhat superficial society figure who moves with the fashionable crowd.

Mr. Hopper (20s–30s): A wealthy, straightforward Australian visitor to London society. Slightly out of place among the aristocrats.

Parker (30s–50s): The Windermeres' dignified, unflappable butler. Proper, polished, and attentive.

The Women:

Lady Windermere (21): Young, beautiful, and fiercely moral. Uncompromising in her view of right and wrong—until her own marriage is tested.

Mrs. Erlynne (30s–40s): A glamorous, fascinating, and complex woman with a ruined reputation. Shrewd and pragmatic, yet capable of profound self-sacrifice. Strong emotional range required.

The Duchess of Berwick (40s–50s): Domineering, grand, and relentless gossip. She runs society with an iron fist. Excellent comedic presence.

Lady Agatha Carlisle (Late teens–early 20s): The Duchess’s quiet, obedient daughter. Has very few words ("Yes, Mama"), but requires strong physical comedy and expressive facial acting.

Lady Plymdale / Lady Stutfield / Lady Jedburgh / Mrs. Cowper-Cowper (Various Ages): High-society women who form the gossip mill of London. Each character highlights the hypocrisy, elegance, and absurdity of the elite.

Rosalie (20s–30s): Lady Windermere’s attentive parlor maid.

AUDITION PREPARATION
Preparation & Audition Materials: No cold reads. Please prepare using the provided audition monologues and dialogues (sides) linked/attached to this notice.

Accents: Standard Received Pronunciation (RP) / Upper-class British accent required for all roles, with the exception of Mr. Hopper (General Australian accent).

Full script:

https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/790/pg790-images.html?fbclid=IwdGRjcATh8whwZG9mBWZkaWQWUL_LcApI9pi8snnDWd6zkoiMQ73S5GV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR7P2MtflMs58s0-UTmPBiRbKWMF0qjjLPLsbJXiEPjobbIRrm083LKVZpu5hg_aem_ulSSm7BNTLO_uMS5dK6__Q

Audition Sides:

fil:///private/var/mobile/Containers/Shared/AppGroup/97282A77-C3B1-461E-85C5-C34167583073/cask/+100009751963489/FBMessagingMediaCaskStore/1/media_bank/AdvancedCrypto/100009751963489/persistent/B4774DF2-8817-412E-9DCD-2BA3777A3DFE/2026/08/06/20260806T192937780.att.37AC4A06-0B23-4C5D-BC08-DCC653A08EDD/LWF%20Audition%20Monologues.pdf

08/06/2026

AUDITION NOTICE
LADY WINDERMERE’S FAN
By Oscar Wilde
A Play About a Good Woman

"We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars."

Director: Elizabeth Burns
Audition Dates: Monday, August 31, 2026 & Tuesday, September 1, 2026

Rehearsal Schedule: Tuesday – Friday, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM (until Tech Week)

Performance Dates: October 23, 2026 – November 1, 2026
(Friday evenings, Saturday evenings, Sunday matinees)

ABOUT THE SHOW
High society, scandalous secrets, and sharp Victorian wit collide in Oscar Wilde’s classic masterpiece. When Lady Windermere suspects her husband of having an affair with the mysterious Mrs. Erlynne, her 21st birthday party becomes a battleground of morality, reputation, and betrayal. Rich with Wilde’s iconic brilliant satire, Lady Windermere’s Fan asks a timeless question: what actually makes a "good" woman?

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN

The Men:

Lord Windermere (Late 20s–30s): Handsome, chivalrous, and deeply devoted to his wife, though bound by a dangerous secret he cannot reveal. Requires strong dramatic presence.

Lord Darlington (30s): A witty, cynical aristocrat with a romantic heart. Secretly in love with Lady Windermere. Must master fast-paced, razor-sharp dialogue.

Lord Augustus Lorton ("Tuppy") (40s–50s): Good-natured, gullible, and easily swayed. Amusingly smitten with Mrs. Erlynne. Great comedic timing.

Mr. Cecil Graham (20s–30s): The ultimate Wildean dandy. Carefree, charming, and armed with endless witty observations about society.
Mr. Dumby (30s–40s): A stylish, somewhat superficial society figure who moves with the fashionable crowd.

Mr. Hopper (20s–30s): A wealthy, straightforward Australian visitor to London society. Slightly out of place among the aristocrats.

Parker (30s–50s): The Windermeres' dignified, unflappable butler. Proper, polished, and attentive.

The Women:

Lady Windermere (21): Young, beautiful, and fiercely moral. Uncompromising in her view of right and wrong—until her own marriage is tested.

Mrs. Erlynne (30s–40s): A glamorous, fascinating, and complex woman with a ruined reputation. Shrewd and pragmatic, yet capable of profound self-sacrifice. Strong emotional range required.

The Duchess of Berwick (40s–50s): Domineering, grand, and relentless gossip. She runs society with an iron fist. Excellent comedic presence.

Lady Agatha Carlisle (Late teens–early 20s): The Duchess’s quiet, obedient daughter. Has very few words ("Yes, Mama"), but requires strong physical comedy and expressive facial acting.

Lady Plymdale / Lady Stutfield / Lady Jedburgh / Mrs. Cowper-Cowper (Various Ages): High-society women who form the gossip mill of London. Each character highlights the hypocrisy, elegance, and absurdity of the elite.

Rosalie (20s–30s): Lady Windermere’s attentive parlor maid.

AUDITION PREPARATION
Preparation & Audition Materials: No cold reads. Please prepare using the provided audition monologues and dialogues (sides) linked/attached to this notice.

Accents: Standard Received Pronunciation (RP) / Upper-class British accent required for all roles, with the exception of Mr. Hopper (General Australian accent).

Full script:

https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/790/pg790-images.html?fbclid=IwdGRjcATh8whwZG9mBWZkaWQWUL_LcApI9pi8snnDWd6zkoiMQ73S5GV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR7P2MtflMs58s0-UTmPBiRbKWMF0qjjLPLsbJXiEPjobbIRrm083LKVZpu5hg_aem_ulSSm7BNTLO_uMS5dK6__Q

Audition Sides:

fil:///private/var/mobile/Containers/Shared/AppGroup/97282A77-C3B1-461E-85C5-C34167583073/cask/+100009751963489/FBMessagingMediaCaskStore/1/media_bank/AdvancedCrypto/100009751963489/persistent/B4774DF2-8817-412E-9DCD-2BA3777A3DFE/2026/08/06/20260806T192937780.att.37AC4A06-0B23-4C5D-BC08-DCC653A08EDD/LWF%20Audition%20Monologues.pdf

07/27/2026

📣🎬Calling All Directors! X*ACT is still accepting director submissions for the 2027-2028 season, but the window to submit closes in just a little over a month!🎬📣

Submit your show here:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSckAdTKxBV2J1P-c1ZBLI7G8jzpLRFvX7EL8T7vp2P8SkV5tw/viewform?usp=publish-editor

Or visit the X*ACT website for more information:

https://xeniaact1.org

Submissions close August 31st, 2026

06/22/2026

📣🎬Calling All Directors! X*ACT is now accepting director submissions for the 2027-2028 season!🎬📣

Submit your show here:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSckAdTKxBV2J1P-c1ZBLI7G8jzpLRFvX7EL8T7vp2P8SkV5tw/viewform?usp=publish-editor

Or visit the X*ACT website for more information:

https://xeniaact1.org

Submissions close August 31st, 2026

05/06/2026

Love is in the air… and Mama is already planning the happily ever after… well, sort of! She’s got some family stuff to work out first..☕💍

In I Remember Mama, even the smallest moments at the kitchen table can hold the biggest dreams. With a hopeful heart and Mama’s gentle encouragement, the possibility of marriage becomes something truly magical.

Come share in the laughter, warmth, and love that make this family unforgettable.

📅 May 8–10 & May 15–17
🕖 Fridays & Saturdays at 7PM
🕒 Sundays at 3PM

🎟️ Tickets: https://xeniaact1.org