The King and Queen of Foggy Flats

(Winner of the CCT Writers Project)

 

Written by: R. H. Nicholson

Directed by: Hannah Rhodes

Performance Dates

  • June 25-28, 2026
    • Thursday, Friday, and Saturday – 7:30 pm
    • Sunday matinee – 2:30 pm

Audition Dates

  • Sunday, April 12, 3:00 pm
  • Monday, April 13, 6:30 pm
     
  • If you are unable to attend one of these auditions, please email the stage director (hannahagaperhodes@gmail.com) no later than Friday, April 10, to arrange another time.

Audition Location

  • Chickasaw Civic Theatre
    801 Iroquois Street
    Chickasaw, AL

Age Requirement

  • Anyone 10 years of age and up can audition for the production.

Audition Material

  • All those auditioning will be asked to read from the script by themselves, in pairs, and/or in groups.
  • No monologue is required.

Callbacks

  • Most likely, there will be no callbacks held. However, if there is a need, auditioners will be given ample notice.

Other Information

  • You will be asked to fill out an audition form at auditions. The form will ask for your basic contact information as well as your conflicts.
  • If you have a resume and headshot, they would be welcomed.
  • A tentative rehearsal schedule will be on display at auditions.
  • All conflicts must be presented during your auditions. We understand that conflicts can arise unexpectedly, but we ask that cast members try to avoid conflicts and give priority to rehearsals.
  • All casting notifications will be done via email.
  • Communication will be done through email and Facebook groups – please list a valid email clearly on the audition form. (If a minor [under 18] is auditioning, he/she must give an adult guardian’s email. If the guardian would like the director and stage manager to add the child’s email to the mailing list, express permission MUST be given.)
  • For questions or more information, contact the Stage Director, Hannah Rhodes, at hannahagaperhodes@gmail.com.

Rehearsals

  • Rehearsals will begin in late April.
  • Rehearsals will typically be held Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings.
  • Be prepared to be called to a few Saturday/Sunday afternoons rehearsals.
  • Tech week will be June 20-24.

Character Breakdown

  • JONAH NEWLAND – A master carpenter and small-time farmer; a simple, honest man who is patient but nobody’s fool
  • MARY MARGARET NEWLAND – Jonah’s wife, a beautiful young mother who is pregnant with their second child
  • JAMIE NEWLAND- Jonah and Mary Margaret’s 10-year-old son; a bright, curious boy who senses, but does not know, the world is a much larger place than Foggy Flats
  • FRANK (FRANCOIS) BORDEN (VALLENESSE) – A newcomer with an aristocratic air who seems snobby and difficult and who has a secret; always excessively well dressed, but less so as the play progresses
  • BEATRICE (MARY) BORDEN (VALLENESSE) – Frank’s wife, who appears at first to be snobbish and spoiled but is a good person; always excessively well dressed, but less so as the play progresses
  • RALPH (RICHARD) – The Bordens’ man servant; an older, well-mannered gentleman who is completely dedicated to them
  • Marta (ETIENNE) – Mrs. Borden’s maid and Ralph’s adopted daughter with a secret past
  • JOHN HASTINGS – Jonah’s friend and Marta’s love interest
  • MARTHA – An older woman who appears to be dangerous but is harmless and insane; lives in town with her sister
  • SHERIFF TOM KIDD – The local lawman
  • HIRAM TATE – Federal agent
  • HAZEL – A local girl and classmate of Jamie
  • RUFUS – The mailman
  • HARLEY – Wagon driver
  • VARIOUS OTHER LAWMEN
  • MOVING MAN

Setting

Foggy Flats, a small town located west of Cincinnati, Ohio. The action takes  place completely in and before two houses just outside of town, a woodworking shop sandwiched between them.

Time

Circa 1893, during the summer, except for the final scene, which occurs at Christmastime.

Show Synopsis

The King and Queen of Foggy Flats tells the story of newcomers who bring their highfalutin ways to a small country town. At first they are met with distrust, but the way they care for their neighbors — including teaching the boy next door to fence — gradually wins friendship and, eventually, admiration. Are these mysterious people the deposed king and queen of a small European country on the run or imposters? It’s funny, touching, and thoroughly unexpected.