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.