Auditions Announced for The Crazy Quilt Club
Borrego Springs, CA — The Borrego Springs Performing Arts Center is inviting community members to audition for the comedy mystery The Crazy Quilt Club, a staged theatrical production planned for March 2027.
Auditions will be held March 9 and March 10, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the Borrego Springs Performing Arts Center. The production will be directed by Jennifer Looney and staged at the theater in March 2027, giving performers ample time to learn lines and develop their roles. This production will be a fully staged play, not readers theatre.
The Crazy Quilt Club,is a fast-paced comedic whodunit set in a retirement home for passionate knitters, where mysterious events seem to follow one particular resident wherever she goes. The production calls for seven women and two men, primarily portraying characters of retirement age.
About the Play
The story centers on Veronica Blather, a sweet but curious elderly woman who spends much of her time knitting and solving murders—many of which occur whenever she happens to be nearby. After struggling to find a place to live because of her unusual reputation, Veronica accepts an invitation from her brother, Dr. Joe Lydecker, to stay at a retirement home for knitters.
The arrangement seems perfect—until a member of the group dies after drinking suspicious punch. Was it an accident, or was the drink poisoned?
Suspicion spreads quickly among the residents of the The Crazy Quilt Club,. Could the culprit be Matilda, the club’s formidable president? Or Clara, known for stretching the truth? Perhaps Sarafina, who trusts no one and carries a rifle to prove it?
As clues pile up and bodies appear, Lieutenant Jack McCoy arrives to investigate, though his presence only deepens the confusion. Along the way, a black widow spider, a mysterious cave, a gold nugget, and a late-night phone call add to the chaos. A storm eventually plunges the scene into darkness just as Veronica begins to piece together the truth.
The rapid-fire dialogue and eccentric characters keep audiences guessing until the final moments of this lively mystery comedy.
Available Roles
The production features roles for seven women and two men:
- Matilda Thibedeaux – President of the The Crazy Quilt Club,
- Myrtle Ipswitch – A curious snoop
- Clara Quinten – A compulsive liar
- Sarafina Litton – Proudly crabby and suspicious of everyone
- Viola Underwood – A resident with a telltale allergy
- Lydia Thornedyke – A character with unusual habits
- Veronica Blather – Amateur sleuth and knitting enthusiast
- Dr. Joe Lydecker – Physician for the residents and Veronica’s brother
- Lt. Jack McCoy – The determined police officer investigating the case
Audition Details
Dates: March 9 and March 10, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Borrego Springs Performing Arts Center
Actors interested in auditioning can review the full synopsis and role descriptions at BSPAC.org.
This upcoming production offers community performers the chance to take part in a full theatrical staging at one of Borrego Springs’ central arts venues, with a full year of preparation before opening in March 2027.
Contact Gary at info@bspac.org if you have questions.
