Studio Theatre of Bath is excited to announce auditions for "Over The River and Through The Woods," by Joe DiPietro and directed by Kirstin Hayward. The show will run May 15-24, 2026.  

This touching and funny play follows Nick Cristano, a 30-something Italian American bachelor from New Jersey who is very close to his four grandparents. When Nick is offered a job in Seattle, his grandparents, Frank, Aida, Nunzio, and Emma, are devastated by the thought of him moving away. In their efforts to keep him close, they come up with one heartfelt (and often hilarious) idea after another, including inviting a charming nurse to dinner in hopes of sparking a romance. The play beautifully captures the humor, love, and generational differences that make family so special.

We are seeking a diverse cast of six performers ages 28-80. No prior theater experience is required—just enthusiasm, commitment, and a love for storytelling. More information, including character descriptions,  can be found: https://www.studiotheatreofbath.com/over-the-river-through-the-woods

Auditions will be held on Saturday, Feb. 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 22 from 1 to 5 p.m. at Sagadahoc Preservation, Inc., 880 Washington St. in Bath. Auditions will consist of reading sides (small scenes from the show). Preparing a monologue is optional, and should be limited to no longer than 2 minutes. You will not be required to stay for the entire duration of the audition, unless you want to, then we welcome you.

Studio Theatre of Bath is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Founded in part in 1979 by Priscilla and J. Pat Montgomery, Studio Theatre of Bath is one of Midcoast Maine's oldest active community theater groups. Since 1980 "STB" has produced upwards of 140 major theatrical productions of all ranges and styles and has been a constant for community enrichment in Bath, Maine for nearly 50 years.