Upcoming
Auditions

NRACT is committed to an artistic environment that is welcoming to all people, regardless of ethnicity, gender, gender identification, cultural affiliation, sexual orientation, body type, age, economic class, disability, or religious affiliation. NRACT is committed to having representation from a diverse group that express our core values of inclusion, equity, and diversity.

NRACT’s 2025-2026 Fundraiser:

No Showtunes Allowed!

Timothy E. Locklear

Director

Mary Katherine Walston

Music Director

Auditions: 

At North Raleigh Arts and Creative Theatre

Saturday, January 3 at 11:00 AM

Sunday, January 4 at 6:00 PM

There will not be callbacks for this event.

Rehearsals:

Rehearsals will begin January 7.

You will only be called for your rehearsal when needed. There will be solos, duets, and trios for this event.

Tech Week:

Begins February 8.

Show Dates:

February 13 - February 15, 2026

Friday and Saturday shows are at 7:30 PM

Sunday matinee is at 3:00 PM

AUDITION FORM
CONFLICT CALENDAR

What to Prepare

  • Print the CONFLICT CALENDAR and complete the AUDITION FORM online.

  • Performers are asked to come to auditions with a selection from one of the following genres of

    music: American Standards, Soul, Rhythm & Blues, Pop, or Country. These songs should

    not be from a musical. An accompanist will be provided. Please come with sheet music in a

    binder marked for the accompanist.

  • Please note: The song you come to audition with may or may not be a part of the show.

    Please don’t expect your audition song to automatically be a part of the production.

  • All roles are volunteer positions.

Don’t Bother Me, I Can’t Cope

Music and Lyrics by Micki Grant

Music Director

Ronzel Bell

Choreographer

Aya Wallace

Tina Morris-Anderson

Director
Stage Manager

Shereatha Terry

About the show:

This Tony-nominated musical revue is a celebration and an exploration of the African American experience. Time-relevant stories are told through poignant musical numbers involving song and dance.

Rehearsals:

Rehearsals will begin January 5.

No conflicts after March 1.

Tech Week:

Begins March 7.

Show Dates:

March 13 - March 29, 2026

Friday and Saturday shows are at 7:30 PM

Sunday matinees are at 3:00 PM

CAST

N'kia NLN 

Brenda Bailey 

Chayeh Yisrael 

Natasha Tyson 

Darius Hooks 

Juan Isler

Kaitlyn Merritt 

Azia Lavonne 

Stan Williams

Gabriella Terrero 

Kia Barfield

April Christian 

Aaron Brown

Spencer Jenkins

Cast members will receive an email with information soon!