I'm Going to Touch You Now
by FronteraFest

Nov. 19

A woman in her mid-30s is going through a cancer scare and while trying to navigate the process and her emotions, hilarity ensues. 

She’s searching for hope, the doctor’s searching for the cervix. Both feel out of reach. 

Yes vaginas will be talked about (not shown). 

 

“I’m Going to Touch You Now”

By Madison Laird & Tracy Hooper (FronteraFest with Hyde Park Theatre)

Auditions NOV. 19TH, 2025 

Time: 7 PM-10 PM (by appointment only, please click the link to register)

https://form.everestwebdeals.co/?form=4f82bc22b41985fc576b7bd8e7a28d70

Where: SPACE ATX 

7915 Menchaca Road

Austin, TX 78745

Room #7

 Call Backs: Call backs will be held the following evening on 11/20/25, same address, time, and room #. Callback invites will be sent out the evening of 11/19 after auditions. Call backs are in person only. 

 Show Date: Exact date TBD, Mid-Late January 

 Rehearsals: A table read will be scheduled in November given actors' availability. Rehearsals will be in December-early January. Possible rehearsal days are Thursday-Sunday. We will have 5 rehearsals + a tech rehearsal. All actors MUST be present for tech in mid-January(TBD). Frontera Fest will set our tech date. 

We’ll collect everyone’s rehearsal availability at auditions. 

Self-Tapes: If you cannot make the audition and still would like to be considered, please mark that on the sign-up form. The deadline for self-tapes is 11/17 at 10 PM. 

 

Character Breakdowns: 

Note: Nurse, Bartender, and Receptionist may utilize the same actor in various combinations, to be determined based on the best fit for the parts.  

 

Narrator

  • Demographics: 50-60s, Cis Male, White

  • Description: Confident, highly educated “lawyer type” in a suit. Cool demeanor, with a slightly dark edge. A commanding presence with a knack for storytelling and subtle menace. 

 

Rosie

  • Demographics: Mid 30s, Female

  • Description: Normally bubbly, warm, and confident, but currently stressed to the max. Quick-witted, funny, and appreciative of others’ help. Strong comedic chops with a talent for physical comedy. 

 

Beth

  • Demographics: Mid 30s, Female

  • Description: Razor-sharp and outspoken. First to call out red-pill nonsense and defend her friends. Smart, curious, and funny, with no fear of confrontation. Slightly awkward with physical affection, but quick to offer a handshake. 

 

Dr. Ponytail 

  • Demographics: 40s+, Male, White

  • Description: A clueless, hippie type, rocking a ponytail and his lab coat. Means well but misses the mark when it comes to women’s comfort. Needs strong comedic timing. 

 

Nurse [Name TBD]

  • Demographics: 30s+, Female-identifying

  • Description: Tries to sooth with soft, comforting words, but only manages to make things worse. Should have strong comedic instincts and improvisational skills. 

 

Chad

  • Demographics: 30s+, Male

  • Description: A pushy creep who tries (and fails) to hit on Rosie. Lacks self-awareness, imposes himself physically without consent (e.g., touching her thigh).

 

Bartender

  • Demographics: 20-30s, Female-identifying or non-binary 

  • Description: A no-nonsense attitude, minds their business but doesn’t put up with crap. Outspoken when needed, direct, and to the point. Impov actors strongly encouraged to audition! 

 

Receptionist

  • Demographics: 20-30s, Female-identifying or non-binary 

  • Description: A relentlessly cheerful, aggressively upbeat presence, sunshine in human form. Does not read the room and their upbeat attitude can become annoyingly overdone. 

 

For questions please email madisonmlaird@gmail.com