Primary tabs
Casting for Stage Readings for Play Festival
The Barley Sheaf Players
You’re invited to audition for The Refinery at BSP.
The Refinery is a play festival dedicated to showcasing bold, original voices and stories centered on equity. The Refinery will feature three original works presented as a staged reading. This festival will take place over three consecutive weekends, each work presented for one weekend only. We’re thrilled to reveal the three outstanding plays selected for The Barley Sheaf Players Annual Benefit Show: The Refinery. This year’s winners represent powerful new work from playwrights across the Northeast, brought to life by local directors and artists. Each weekend will feature a new staged reading of one of these exceptional plays, culminating in the selection of one piece for a full production in January 2027.
Beneficiary: All proceeds from this year’s festival will benefit Philabundance, supporting their mission to drive hunger from our communities today and end hunger for good.
We’re thrilled to reveal the three outstanding plays selected for The Barley Sheaf Players Annual Benefit Show: The Refinery. This year’s winners represent powerful new work from playwrights across the Northeast, brought to life by local directors and artists. Each weekend will feature a new staged reading of one of these exceptional plays, culminating in the selection of one piece for a full production in January 2027.
Refinery Production Team: Leena Devlin, Artistic Director; Christa Fisher, Producer; Dana Wainstein, Production Assistant.
Tyler Macready, Director - Harm Reduction
Aaron Gould, Director - The Girl in the Washroom
Sarah Williamson, Director - Out of the Scorpion’s Nest
Audition Dates: Sunday, November 16 @ 7:00 PM
Please see the characters here: Character Descriptions.
Please note: The Girl in the Washroom stage reading has been cast already.
Audition Format: Bring a monologue — it doesn’t need to be prepared or memorized. Drop-ins are welcome! However, if you RSVP here, we’ll send you copies of the scripts in advance.
Audition Location: 810 North Whitford, Lionville, PA 19353
Parking Information: Parking is available only at Marsh Creek Community Church (101 Crump Rd, Exton, PA 19341) down the street. Auditionees with mobility issues may park in the small lot behind the theater.
Rehearsals: Rehearsals are tentatively planned for Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings. Each show will likely rehearse no more than once per week, though schedules may adjust based on cast and director availability.
Final Dress Dates:
- Harm Reduction: January 15
- The Girl in the Washroom: January 22
- Out of the Scorpion’s Nest: January 28.
Location of Performances: The Barley Sheaf Players, 810 North Whitford, Lionville, PA 19353
General Guidelines:
You must be available for the final dress to be cast. People of all genders, races, and abilities are encouraged to audition! All roles are open. The Barley Sheaf Players encourage anyone interested to audition and are always eager to welcome new faces and fresh talent to their stage. We encourage members of diverse backgrounds and abilities to audition for our productions. Resumes and headshots are accepted but not required. The Barley Sheaf Players is a volunteer non-profit community theater. All production staff, cast, and crew are volunteers.
Clearances: Barley Sheaf requires PA state volunteer clearances for all cast and crew members 18 years and older. You will need to have current PA clearances on file with BSP within 10 days of being cast. Clearances are free to volunteers. Here are the links for the clearances you need: Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance and the Pennsylvania Criminal Background Check.
We look forward to seeing you on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at 7:00 PM! If you have any further questions, feel free to reach out. Break a leg!
Warmly,
The Refinery Production Team
