World Premiere

Joe Erickson and Jake Thayer just graduated from college and are eager to finish their first book, The 8th Day, a mystery thriller, and submit it to Constantine Publishing in hopes of getting it published. After being hired to work at Constantine In the publishing company’s mail room, Joe sees an easy way to sneak their finished manuscript into the hands of Mr. Constantine. Lucy, Joe’s sister inserts herself into the process, and things get crazy from there. This story will make you laugh, cry, and think about the importance of relationships and how the decisions we make can build up or destroy those around us. It also shows the power of forgiveness, and that, when chosen, can have amazing results.

When: Monday, November 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Where: Stand Performing Arts Ministry - 805 Keller Pkwy, Keller, TX 76248

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Credits

By Terry Johnson

Production Crew

Director: Angel Somarriba
Assistant Director: Micah Perkins
Music Director & Choreographer: Calleigh Somarriba
Stage Manager: Cathryn D’Amore

Audition Details

• https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScPWX2mYxwvJIlWbXRwb9YZiFBcS28HhhDf4-Ls5Esk4XV7qA/viewform?usp=dialog
• All auditionees should arrive at 7:00 PM
• Audition groups and individual audition times will be assigned upon arrival
• Prepare a 1-minute cut of a song of your choice
• There will be cold readings from the script

Contact Renee Norris, Artistic Director, at renee@standministries.org with any questions.

Fees

Performance fee: $100.00

Tentative Rehearsals & Performances Calendar

Stand Performing Arts
805 Keller Pkwy, Keller, TX 76248

Rehearsals

• November 20 - March 11
• Fridays & Saturdays
• Tech Week: March 8 - 11 at 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Performances

• March 12 at 7:00 PM
• March 13 at 2:00 PM
• March 13 at 7:00 PM

Characters

It doesn’t matter if this is your first time or your 10,000th hour. We want you to be a part of bringing this incredible musical to life. Whether your role is a featured or the lead, everyone is an important part of the team. Help us highlight your God-given talents!

18+, 8m, 4m

Joe Erickson
Early 20s

Recent college graduate who desires to be a published author and editor.

Lucy Erickson
Mid-20s

Works at Constantine Publishing as a administrative assistant. She is not happy with her lot in life, doesn't like Joe. She has a crush on Joe's friend, Jake Thayer. She is Joe's older sister.

Mary Erickson
Late 60s

She recently lost her husband whom she misses very much. She is a wise woman who loves her children and wants them to succeed. Mother of Lucy and Joe.

Edward Constantine the Third
Mid-50s

A powerful publishing tycoon with a huge ego and not a lot of patience for people who do not work as hard as he does.

Jake Thayer
Early 20s

He wishes Lucy would disappear off the face of the earth. He desires to be a published author. Best friend of Joe.

Donnie Beasley
Mid-30s

Mailroom worker. Wants to be a published author but has not been able to catch a break.

Tom
Early 20s

Recent college graduate. Struggling author. Friends with Joe and Jake.

Bill
Early 20s

Recent college graduate. Struggling author. Friends with Joe and Jake.

Andy
Mid-20s

Wanna-be lover.

Cheryl
Mid-20s

Wanna-be lover.

Mr. Anderson
Early 60s

He runs the mail room at Constantine Publishing. He desires a quiet life.

Office Helper
Early 20s

Works as a receptionist at Constantine Publishing.