Auditions are open for InPlayers’ Fall 2026 production: One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest, based on the 1962 novel by Ken Kesey, adapted by Dale Wasserman.
The play is directed by Nina Cohen.
We encourage all aspiring actors, 18 and above, of all ethnicities, abilities and gender identities to sign up to audition. Please fill out and submit the audition form below before midnight on the 10th of April, 2026.
Audition Dates: Saturday April 18th & Sunday April 19th, 2026
Audition Locations: CREA 3.06 on the 18th & CREA 3.04 on the 19th, Amsterdam
Performances Dates:
Thu., Oct. 29 '26 evening
Fri., Oct. 30 '26 evening
Sat. Oct. 31 '26 matinee (to be confirmed at a later stage)
Sat. Oct. 31 '26 evening
Sun. Nov. 1 '26 matinee
Performance Location: Polanentheater, Amsterdam
Director: Nina Cohen
Synopsis of the Play: Adapted from Ken Kesey’s novel, the play centres on the convict McMurphy, who simulates mental illness in the hope that a transfer to a psychiatric hospital might ensure an early release. But McMurphy hasn’t bargained for the rigid regimen of Nurse Ratched, who dislikes their disruptive — though McMurphy’d say liberating — effect on the ward. The play shows how one person’s struggle against a ruthless system can grow into a powerful indictment of authority and conformism.
About the Director: Nina has directed many plays for the InPlayers: Mother Goose, Amadeus, The Real Inspector Hound, Arsenic and Old Lace, Clockwork Orange and The Elephant man.
Characters
Most of these roles are suitable for all gender identities.
Patient Bromden
Patient Harding
Patient Bibbit
Patient Scanlon
Patient Cheswick
Patient Martini
Patient Ruckley
Patient McMurphy
Aide Warren
Aide Williams
Aide Turkle
Dr. Spivey
Nurse Ratched
Nurse Flinn
Candy Starr - Friend of McMurphy’s
Sandra - Friend of McMurphy’s
We’re also looking to strengthen the team that will produce this play. Click here to see how you can help!