On this season of Welcome to Hope Springs, Jay, Rooney, and their friends are soaking up the final days of summer in their town of Hope Springs, Colorado. When a train is suddenly heard coming down the tracks at the Grand Depot, the kids encounter another mystery to solve— one that involves a local town legend about a ghost train!

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WELCOME TO HOPE SPRINGS

SEASON 3: A Flying Finish

Union Status: NON-UNION

Production Type: Episodic Audio Drama Series

Production Company: Augustine Institute Studios

Producers: Madison Van Frank & Justin Leddick

Writer/Director: Paul McCusker

Casting: Madison Van Frank

Recording Location: Shock City Studios in St. Louis, MO

Recording Dates: Outside Dates Dec 1-12, 2025

Rate of pay: LEAD $400/DAY, SUPPORTING $250/DAY, & BIT PARTS $100/DAY + agency fee (rate depends on size of role offered, see character breakdown below)

 

CURRENTLY SEEKING

GRACE ADAMS (Female, 11 years old) – Rooney’s BFF who has been away for the summer and is finally back! Grace is musically and artistically talented. She’s good at everything. Some say “she’s the daughter every parent wishes they had.” Though she seems perfect, she’s kind and down to earth, and a really good friend. LEAD $400/DAY

 

WESLEY LANE (Male, 30s-40s) – A Catholic dad. He’s a great listener and has a good relationship with his daughter, Rooney. Mild-mannered, supportive, loving, reasonable, and steady. He’s laid back yet very engaged in his daughter’s life. He's an audio nerd with a wealth of knowledge about old records and musicians. SUPPORTING $250/DAY

 

LEO HALL (Male, 15 years old) – The oldest son in the Hall Family and the peacemaker between his siblings. Responsible, affable, good-natured, and easy-going, but sometimes loses his cool. Probably teases his brother too much and tends to be hard on him. Deep down, he really cares. SUPPORTING $250/DAY

 

SOFIA HALL (Female, 13 years old) – The middle child in the Hall Family. Temperamental, moody, with a bit of an attitude. She loves her brothers but definitely likes to boss them around. She tends to be defensive, especially when they push her buttons. Thinks she’s too cool to pray with her family— prayer is a private thing for her now that she’s 13. SUPPORTING $250/DAY

 

WANDA WOODWARD (Female, 30s-40s) – A sincere and loving Catholic mom. She’s just on the verge of being high-strung. She’s barely able to keep her kids on track, especially her youngest son Woodward. She tries her best to be firm and direct and keep her son in line. SUPPORTING $250/DAY

 

DR. RILEY RANKIN (Male, middle-aged) – A reputable Physical Therapist who attends one of the Catholic parishes in town and has an ad in the back of the bulletin. He’s well-liked and respected. He’s spiritual, friendly, and great with his patients. He has a light-hearted sense of humor and is a likable person. Looking for a pleasant-sounding voice. SUPPORTING $250/DAY

 

HUGO (Male, 50s-60s) – A homeless man living on the streets of Hope Springs who is struggling with an alcohol addiction. He’s sharp, unpredictable, belligerent, jaded, and has a hard heart towards everyone. He wants everyone to know that he’s tough—but there’s more going on beneath the surface than one might think. Looking for a gruff, gravely, low voice. SUPPORTING $250/DAY

 

HILDA SCHOENFRAU (Female, middle-aged) – The granddaughter and nurse companion of Maxine Gramm. Sweet, loving, gentle, hospitable, polite. SUPPORTING $250/DAY

 

RAPHAEL HALL (Male, 30s-40s) – A Catholic father who does his best to support his family. His job is demanding, and he believes in the importance of hard work. He’s not around as much due to his long hours, but he cares deeply about what is going on in the lives of his kids. He’s a man of few words and the strong, silent type. SUPPORTING $250/DAY

 

SUSAN WELDON (Female, middle-aged) – Hugo’s estranged daughter who does not live in Hope Springs. She’s strong, determined, and unfeeling towards her dad. She carries a lot of resentment. SUPPORTING $250/DAY

 

RACHEL ADAMS (Female, middle-aged) – Grace Adams’ aunt. She is a respected philanthropist in town who has started a lot of different charities. She’s remarkable, tenacious, determined, and kind. She cares about her reputation and the reputation of her family. SUPPORTING $250/DAY

 

RALPH JAMESON (Male, middle-aged) – Art Jameson’s dad. An award-winning broadcaster —well, he won dozens of Mikey Awards (but those are just vanity awards). He was the host of a local 1980s series, Unshelved Mysteries. Uncanny resemblance to Art, but a bit more pretentious and serious. BIT $100/DAY

 

JUDE CORLISS (Male, 30s-50s) – From the past. He was a geologist and a well-known expert in surveying and engineering. He worked for The Peak Railroad Company. He was the subject of a lot of rumors in town after the infamous train robbery at the end of the 19th century. Smart, innovative, and guilty… or is he? BIT $100/DAY

 

MAXINE GRAMM (Female, 40s) – President of the Hope Springs Historical Association. She’s been a fixture in Hope Springs her entire life— everyone knows Maxine! Confident, passionate, and a pillar of the community. She knows more about the town than anyone. A strong personality who is not good at concealing her frustrations when things don’t go her way. BIT $100/DAY

 

CASEY WEBLOWSKI (Male, middle-aged) – A Colorado Train Historian who has dedicated his life to studying Colorado’s vast train history. Speaks with a deep-seated passion and a precise, descriptive style. Should sound academic, refined, and be a captivating storyteller.  BIT $100/DAY

 

GREGORY DEITER (Male, elderly) – The first-ever stationmaster for Hope Springs. He held the position for 50 years. Should have a folksy, grandpa quality to his voice. BIT $100/DAY

 

WHAT TO PREPARE:

For your audition, please perform a short comedic monologue of your choosing from TV, theatre, audio drama, or film that showcases your acting abilities and your natural voice as an audio file in .mp3 or .wav format. Please make sure your selection is age-appropriate for you. No accents or character voices, please. Pick a monologue from a character that you connect with. We want to see your personality.

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RECORDING INSTRUCTIONS:

Audio recordings are preferred. Raw audio only-- please, no special effects or music in the background. You can use your voice recorder on your phone or any other means of recording audio. Video auditions will be accepted if you are not able to record audio only. If recording your audition as a video, please make sure that you're in a quiet environment with a neutral background.

 

TO SUBMIT: Via your agent, Breakdown/Actor's Access, or Self Submit via tinyurl.com/hopespringsauditions. 

 

DUE DATE: SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2025 (deadline extended)

 

SELF-TAPES with sides will be extended after initial submissions. Additional Zoom callbacks may be requested. Due to the high volume of submissions, you will only be notified if the casting team is able to offer you a callback.

 

Questions? Email casting@augustineinstitute.org