Set in Depression-era small-town Iowa, National Pastime transports audiences to a simpler time, when the local radio station WZBQ is the heartbeat of the community - but barely staying afloat. In a last-ditch effort to save the station, owner Barry Landis hatches a wild plan: fabricate broadcasts of a fictional, undefeated baseball team - the Baker City Cougars. The made-up games become an unexpected hit, turning the sleepy town into a hotbed of baseball fandom and media buzz. But how long can they keep up the ruse?

We are committed to diverse casting and all roles are open to performers of all backgrounds. All roles are volunteer only and are not paid, however, a stipend will be given to all actors cast in the show.

Headshots and resumes are not required, but welcome if you have one. Walk-ins are accepted at auditions.

Barry Landis: The passionate and resourceful manager of WZBQ Radio Station. He is determined to save the station and the town of Baker City from the economic hardships of the Depression. He develops a romantic relationship with Karen Sloan.

Karen Sloan: An attractive and sharp lawyer from Chicago, and the daughter of WZBQ's original owner. Initially, she is cynical about the station's prospects but eventually becomes a key player in the fake baseball scheme and falls in love with Barry.

Lawrence Pendegrass: Known as "The Golden Throat of Baker City," he is a sophisticated yet somewhat bombastic co-announcer at WZBQ. He has multiple degrees and is Marty's broadcasting partner.

Marty Webb: Lawrence's co-announcer at WZBQ. He is portrayed as a kind and affable "hometown boy".

Mary McDonnell: A sweet, good-natured local girl who works at WZBQ and harbors a long-standing affection for Lawrence.

Betty Lou: The receptionist at WZBQ, she dreams of leaving Baker City to become a movie star in Hollywood.

William Rogers: A writer for Life magazine who becomes interested in the mysterious success of the Baker City Cougars.

George Abraham Theodore Roosevelt Jackson: A proud American representative from Major League Baseball who is intrigued by the Cougars' success and their "American values".

Joe and Vinny: Two individuals recruited by Karen to impersonate fictional baseball players. Joe is assigned the role of the star center fielder.

Jingle Singers: Three dynamic singers in the style of the Andrews Sisters.