COME EATTHE AUDITIONS
An intimate candlelit dinner table set with cream plates, glassware, and empty chairs.
STAR THEATRE

presents

COME
EAT.

NOW CASTING

What do you do when what you
believe doesn’t work?

An Original Stage Production
Written by Vel Adams

REGISTER TO AUDITION

Oklahoma City, OK • In person & video auditions

DIFFERENT STORIES. ONE TABLE.TAKE YOUR SEAT

THE PRODUCTION

There’s more
at the table.

Different Stories. One Table.

A group of friends gathers for Friendsgiving, expecting food, laughter, and the usual foolishness.

But as the evening unfolds, conversations deepen, relationships are tested, and questions of friendship, love, faith, grief, and what we truly believe find their way to the table.

Come Eat is an original contemporary stage production presented by Star Theatre, staged through Bethlehem Star Baptist Church & Pastor Rodney R. Payne.

TWO WAYS TO JOIN US

Your audition.
Your seat at the table.

Bring your instincts.
We’ll bring the sides.

01

In the room.

Join us for an in-person audition in Oklahoma City.

AUDITION DATESaturday, November 21, 2026

10:00 a.m. CT

Start time subject to change. The audition date is confirmed.

Bethlehem Star Baptist Church

2704 NE 24th St
Oklahoma City, OK 73111

02

On your screen.

Performers who are unable to attend in person may submit a video audition for consideration.

SUBMISSIONS OPENING SOON

Specific video audition instructions and audition sides will be provided here before submissions officially open.

MEET THE CHARACTERS

Every seat has a story.

Thirteen characters.
A table full of possibilities.

Explore the characters below. Character ages describe the role, not a mandatory actor age.

01CaseyCHARACTER AGE: 30s–40s

Warm, grounded, and naturally funny, Casey is the kind of man people instinctively trust. A devoted husband, father, and man of faith, he carries himself with quiet confidence and leads without needing to dominate the room.

02AaliyahCHARACTER AGE: 30s–40s

The consummate host with a quick wit and an enormous heart, Aaliyah has a gift for making people feel at home. She’s nurturing without being a pushover, observant without being intrusive, and often notices what others miss. Her strength is subtle, but unmistakable.

03TeddyCHARACTER AGE: 30s–40s

Brilliant, opinionated, politically minded, and occasionally too smart for his own good, Teddy can turn almost any conversation into a debate. He’s skeptical, analytical, and loves challenging ideas that don’t make sense to him. His confidence is genuine, but there are certain questions even Teddy hasn’t been able to reason his way through.

04OmariCHARACTER AGE: 30s–40s

The life of the party, Omari is hilarious, quick-witted, and charismatic, with considerably more wisdom behind the humor than people initially realize. He’s the friend who can make you laugh until you cry, then somehow know exactly what to say when the laughing stops.

05MalikCHARACTER AGE: Late 20s–30s

Charismatic, ambitious, stylish, and unapologetically confident, Malik believes a man should command respect wherever he goes. He’s outspoken about success, relationships, and masculinity, and rarely enters a conversation without an opinion. The swagger is real, but so is his need to prove himself.

06DiamondCHARACTER AGE: Late 20s–30s

Warm, loyal, patient, and deeply devoted to the people she loves, Diamond often chooses peace over confrontation. She’s accustomed to being the supportive one and has learned how to make herself comfortable in someone else’s spotlight. Don’t mistake her gentleness for weakness—there’s considerably more fire there than she normally allows people to see.

07MonicaCHARACTER AGE: Late 20s–30s

Charming, polished, and effortlessly pleasant, Monica knows exactly how to present herself in any room. Playing Monica requires charm, subtlety, and an actress who understands the power of subtext.

08FaithCHARACTER AGE: Late 20s–30s

Funny, intelligent, loving, and strong-minded, Faith isn’t afraid to question traditions simply because ‘that’s how it’s always been done.’ She loves Zane deeply but approaches faith and marriage with a little more caution than he does.

09ZaneCHARACTER AGE: Late 20s–30s

Easygoing, sincere, and quietly confident, Zane is serious about his faith, his future, and the woman he intends to marry. He wants their marriage built on something deeper than feelings alone. His strength comes through patience more often than volume.

10LunaCHARACTER AGE: Late 20s–30s

Free-spirited, confident, warm, and completely sincere, Luna believes deeply in energy, manifestation, alignment, and trusting what the universe sends her way. She can sound surprisingly profound one minute and leave everybody staring at her the next. The comedy works best when Luna never realizes she’s being funny.

11Uncle JimmyCHARACTER AGE: 50s–70s

Big personality, bigger laugh, and absolutely no indoor voice, Uncle Jimmy can walk into a tense room and have everybody laughing within thirty seconds. Buried underneath the jokes is a lifetime of wisdom. He’s the uncle who’ll roast you, feed you, correct you, and teach you a life lesson before you realize what happened.

12JeremiahCHARACTER AGE: Preteen

Energetic, playful, and always ready to tease his sister, Jeremiah brings youthful chaos and warmth into the family home. He’s a regular kid with a big personality and an even bigger talent for getting on his sister’s nerves.

13KhaliahCHARACTER AGE: Preteen

Sweet, clever, and expressive, Khaliah is fully capable of giving her brother exactly as much trouble as he gives her. She brings innocence and humor to the household while holding her own against Jeremiah’s antics.

Casting status: to be confirmed. Role availability and any pre-cast roles will be clarified before auditions.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Real people.
Honest performances.

We are looking for believable performances, strong instincts, chemistry, commitment, and actors who can make these characters feel like real people.

PULL UP A CHAIR

Let’s see what
you bring.

Choose your audition path and tell us a little about yourself.

JUST FOR THE CASTING TEAM

Your contact details, audition information, and uploads are private. Submissions are never displayed publicly. We’ll use your contact information to follow up about auditions and casting.

In-person registration

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Roles you’re interested in *

Select one or more. You can also choose “Open to any role.”

Auditions: Saturday, November 21, 2026 · 10:00 a.m. CT (start time subject to change). Registration does not guarantee casting.

A FEW MORE DETAILS

Before you
take your seat.

Do I need acting experience?

No. Previous acting experience is not required. We welcome performers with strong instincts, commitment, and a believable connection to the material.

Do I need to memorize my audition?

No. Audition sides will be provided, and memorization is not required.

What if I can’t attend in person?

You may submit a video audition for consideration. Specific instructions and audition sides will be posted before video submissions officially open.

Can I audition for more than one role?

Yes. Select all the roles you are interested in on your registration form.

Will there be callbacks?

Selected performers may be invited to callbacks. The casting team will contact applicants using the information submitted.

When will rehearsal information be available?

Rehearsal dates and scheduling details are coming soon. Please include any conflicts or availability notes with your registration.