Auditions
The Titusville Playhouse is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. The Titusville Playhouse is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in its employment, services, programs and activities. We want to meet performers of all backgrounds, identities and abilities, and we encourage you to audition for any role.
General Information
- Auditions are at the Titusville Playhouse at 301 Julia Street in Titusville, FL 32796. Please arrive 15-30 minutes before auditions begin to complete registration.
- You will enter through the main entrance of the theatre to sign in.
- Sign in begins at 6:00pm & auditions begin at 6:30pm. (Children auditions sign in begins at 5:00pm & auditions begin at 5:30pm)
- You are only required at one evening of auditions. Callbacks are done, when necessary at the discretion of the production team, at the audition or in the following days.
- Every adult actor will receive a travel stipend at the end of the show’s run with a $500 guarantee for Mainstage productions & $200 guarantee for Shuler Stage productions. *HalloQween actor stipend based on tips from the Drag Show*
- Every child actor will receive a $75 scholarship to the Rising Stars education program.
Titusville Playhouse, when needed and able, will offer Equity guest contracts to members of the union. - For additional information, call 321.268.1125 or email Audition@TitusvillePlayhouse.com.
- There WILL be a dance call at all musical auditions.
- For musicals, audition sides will be provided, but feel free to prepare your own 32-bar cut of an appropriate song.
- An audition accompanist will be provided or you may use instrumental tracks via bluetooth or auxiliary cord.
- For plays, audition sides will be provided.
- If unable to attend in person auditions, video submissions will be accepted by the end of day of the last audition. Please fill out the submission form here.
Audition Dates
Audition Sides
- For musicals, audition sides will be provided, but feel free to prepare your own 32-bar cut of an appropriate song.
- An audition accompanist will be provided or you may use instrumental tracks via bluetooth or auxiliary cord.
- For plays, audition sides will be provided at the audition.
SIDES COMING SOON
Show Information
The Rocky Horror Show
OCTOBER 20 – 29, 2023
Shuler Stage
Directed by Steven J. Heron
Music Directed by Spencer Crosswell
Narrator: Stewart Egebrecht
Frank ‘N’ Furter: Jordyn Linkous
Janet: Holly Fuller
Brad: Carson Skidmore
Magenta/Usherette: Mandy Kerridge
Riff Raff: Christopher deJongh
Columbia: Kayla Elliott
Rocky: Mat Hayes
Eddie/Dr.Scott: Logan Denninghoff
Phantom: Makenna Kirsch, Rachel Erickson, Myanell Enriquez, Cory Evans, Josh Brown, Karlo Buxo-Morales
The Wizard of Oz
NOVEMBER 10 – DECEMBER 10, 2023
Mainstage
Directed by Steven J. Heron & Niko Stamos
Music Directed by Spencer Crosswell & Michael Coppola
Choreographed by Rachel Erickson
Dorothy Gale: Maddie Moore
Hunk/Scarecrow: Carson Skidmore
Hickory/Tin Man: Frank Thompson
Zeke/Cowardly Lion: Logan Denninghoff
Almira Gulch/Wicked Witch of the West: Jordyn Linkous
Professor Marvel/The Wizard: Patrick Ryan Sullivan
Aunt Em/Glinda: Gwen Denninghoff
Uncle Henry/Emerald City Guard: Carson Kreitner
Munchkins: Bella Cruz, Sadie Cruz, Gabe Denninghoff, James Ryan De Sade Way, Kinsley Gilreath, Rylan Gilreath, Weston Gilreath, Luis Hernandez, Jordyn King, Sagan Parsons, Aerylynn Pierce, Skyla Pierce, Amelia Sanchez, Sydney Schill, Gwendolyn Villain
Ensemble: Brendan Kellman Sowerby, Cory Evans, Jana Denning, Matt Jardins, Nichole Gould, Myanell Enriquez, Lindsey Strembicki, Sarah McKinney
Fearless: the Harry T. Moore Story
OCTOBER 13 – 15, 2023
Mainstage Special Event
Directed by Kenney M. Green
HARRY T. MOORE: male presenting, Black/African American, a 46 year old husband, son and educator.
HARRIETTE MOORE: female presenting, black/African American, a 48 year old wife, mother and educator.
ANNIE ROSALEA MOORE (PEACHES): female presenting, black/African American, the 23 year old daughter of the Moores
ROSA MOORE: female presenting, black/African American, a 60+ year old senior citizen and mother of Harry T. Moore.
Beautiful: the Carole King Musical
JANUARY 12 – FEBRUARY 18, 2024
Mainstage
Directed by Steven J. Heron
Music Directed by Spencer Crosswell
Choreographed by Kenney M. Green
CAROLE KING: Female Presenting Character, Age: 25-35, Voice Part: Mezzo Soprano (F3 -F5), White. An ordinary girl from Brooklyn. An American songwriter/performer, Carole has been active from the 1960’s and regarded as the most successful female songwriter of the latter half of the 20th century. Throughout the show we see her transform from a shy teenager into the confident woman who takes the plunge into becoming one of the most successful female singers of all time. Some piano skills are preferred. Non-dancing role.
GERRY COFFIN: Male Presenting Character, Age: 25-40, Voice Part: Tenor (C3-G4), White. Carole King’s first husband and song writing partner, writing lyrics to many of her early hits, such as “Some Kind of Wonderful,” “Take Good Care of My Baby,” and many others. Gerry proposes after Carole reveals she is pregnant with his baby, however, soon after begins having extramarital affairs with many other women due to an unhappiness in his early marriage, however he does care deeply for Carole. He’s a good guy, maybe a little brooding, who wants to do the right thing but gets lost along the way. Strong singer. Non-dancing role.
CYNTHIA WEIL: Female Presenting Character, Age: 25-40, Voice Part: Mezzo Soprano (F3-E5), White. A lyricist working at the Brill Building, she and her song writing partner Barry Mann form a friendly rivalry with Carole and Gerry. She becomes one of Carole’s best friends and closest confidants and forms a flirtatious relationship with Barry though she is hesitant to start it, knowing how he is with other women in the past. She’s quick of tongue, high in spirit and goes after what she wants. Strong singing/acting role. Some movement skills required.
BARRY MANN: Male Presenting Character, Age: 25-40, Voice Part: Tenor (C3-A4), Any Ethnicity. A song writer working at the Brill building. Barry is full of energy, a bit of a flirt, and confident. He falls quickly in love with his lyricist Cynthia Weil and spends some time convincing her to marry him, while trying not to die from his anxiety and hypochondria. Strong singer and good comedic timing. Some piano/guitar skills are preferred, but not essential. Some movement skills required.
DONNIE KIRSHNER: Male Presenting Character, Age: 40-60, Voice Part: Bass/Baritone (A2-C4), White. A successful record producer and music publisher working at the Brill Building. He originally hires Carole, Gerry and Cynthia and helps foster the friendly rivalry between the teams of Goffin/King and Mann/Weil. He’s stone-faced, to-the-point, maybe a little gruff, but a softy at heart who cares about his writers. Mostly non-singing but will be required to sing in ensemble numbers. Non-dancing role.
GENIE KLEIN: Female Presenting Character, Age: 40-60, White. Carole’s mother. A stereotypical mid-century mother who is brash and un-hip at points, but always steps up to the plate for her daughter. We mostly see the tough love parts of her, but eventually see the softer side when Carole is in need of her tender side. Some singing in larger ensemble numbers. Non-dancing role.
JANELLE WOODS/SHIRELLE/ENSEMBLE: Female Presenting Character, Age: 20-40, Voice Part: Alto, Black. A pop singer, notably performing the hit “One Fine Day.” An artist whom Carole and Gerry write music for. Janelle becomes a focus of Gerry’s extramarital affairs. Strong movement skills preferred. Will double in ensemble roles throughout the show.
LITTLE EVA/SHIRELLE/ENSEMBLE: Female Presenting Character, Age: 18-30, Voice Part: Alto w/ High Extension, Black. A pop singer who begins working as a babysitter/nanny for Carole and Gerry’s daughter. When Carole and Gerry struggle to find the right person to perform Carole’s latest tune “Locomotion,” they realize Little Eva is the perfect fit. Has charm, charisma and strong movement and vocal ability. Will double in ensemble roles throughout the show.
LUCILLE/SHIRELLE/ENSEMBLE: Female Presenting Character, Age: 20-40, Voice Part: Alto w/ High Extension, Any Non-White Ethnicity. Donnie’s secretary. Mostly spoken role. Will double in ensemble roles throughout the show and will include dancing in ensemble numbers.
“UPTOWN” SOLOIST/SHIRELLE/ENSEMBLE: Female Presenting Character, Age: 20-40, Voice Part: Alto w/ High Extension, Black. Active member of the ensemble but has a featured moment singing the song “Uptown.” Non speaking role. Movement will be required.
MARILYN WALD/ENSEMBLE: Female Presenting Character, Age: 20-40, Voice Part: Alto, White. A pop singer, notably performing “Pleasant Valley Sunday.” Will double in ensemble roles throughout the show and will include dancing in ensemble numbers.
BETTY/ENSEMBLE: Female Presenting Character, Age: 20-40, Voice Part: Alto, Any ethnicity. Carole’s childhood best friend and confidant. Mostly spoken role. Will double in ensemble roles throughout the show and will include movement in ensemble numbers.
NEIL SEDAKA/LOU ADLER/RIGHTEOUS BROTHER/ENSEMBLE: Male Presenting Character, Age: 35-60, Voice Part: Bari-Tenor, White. Influential record producer and executive in the sixties. Non-dancing role, but will require singing and some movement in ensemble numbers.
NICK/RIGHTEOUS BROTHER/ENSEMBLE: Male Presenting Character, Age: 20-40, Voice Part: Bari-Tenor, White. New York based session musician. Responsible for getting Carole to come out of her “woman behind the curtain” shell and perform her music as herself. There’s a connection with Carole, but she is wary of getting involved. Non-dancing role, but will require singing and some movement in ensemble numbers.
BOBBY VEE/ENSEMBLE: Male Present Character, Age 20-40, Voice Part: Tenor, White. An American singer who was a teen idol in the early 1960s and also appeared in films. Will require some movement.
THE DRIFTERS/ENSEMBLE: Male Presenting Characters, Ages: 20-40, Voice Part: All ranges will be considered to make up this group of artists. Looking specifically for 1-2 strong tenors, Black. The Drifters are a 4-piece all male pop/R&B group of the time (i.e The Temptations/Commodores). Strong ability to blend/harmonize tightly and strong movement required. Will double in ensemble roles throughout the show.
SHIRELLE/ENSEMBLE: Female Presenting Character, Age: 20-40, Voice Part: Alto w/ High Extension, Black. Mostly spoken role. Will double in ensemble roles throughout the show and will include dancing in ensemble numbers.
The Marvelous Wonderettes
JANUARY 26 – FEBRUARY 4, 2024
Shuler Stage
Directed by Niko Stamos
Music Directed by Spencer Crosswell
Cindy Lou: Sarah McKinney
Missy: Emilee Mari Fruscella
Betty Jean: Myanell Enriquez
Suzy: Samantha Sostak
The Mountaintop
February 23 – March 3, 2024
Shuler Stage
Directed by Kenney M. Green
Martin Luther King: Male Presenting Character, Black/African American, MLK at the time was 39; Nobel peace prize-winning civil rights movement leader; awe-inspiring, charming, and powerful with a brooding intelligence and almost hidden vulnerability; he can sometimes present as older than his true age; while being a brilliant orator, impassioned preacher, and a fearless leader, he is more than the hero in our history books; brewing underneath is a human carrying all the vulnerability, fear, and weariness of an unquenchable lust for life.
Camae: Female Presenting Character, Black/African American, A young maid at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee; she is charming, confident, and MLK’s equal; snd although deeply human and vulnerable, there is much more to her than is first revealed; she owns the power of her convictions and sensuality, with an “otherworldly” strength; carries a secret.
May We All
March 8 – April 7, 2024
Mainstage
Directed by Steven J. Heron
Music Directed by Spencer Crosswell
Choreographed by TBA
Cabaret
April 19 – May 12, 2024
Mainstage
Directed by Steven J. Heron
Music Directed by Spencer Crosswell
Choreographed by TBA
Master of Ceremonies (Emcee): Host at the Kit Kat Club– a gender-nonconforming-presenting, exuberant figure; comfortable with being close to the audience; dark, comedic, sinister, vulgar…yet lovable; requires a strong presence that is playful and mysterious. Must act, sing (some in German), move well, and be comfortable with bawdy/suggestive staging/choreography. Age range: 25-50; C3-C#5
Sally Bowles: Female Presenting Character, A British cabaret singer at the Kit Kat Club. Quirky and flighty. Struggles with knowing the darkness of the reality of her life and has woeful luck in her relationships with men. Must act, sing, and dance well; comfortable with moments of intimacy and bawdy/ suggestive staging/ choreography. Age range: 20-40, A3-C5
Clifford (Cliff) Bradshaw: Male Presenting Character, An American novelist and English teacher traveling to Berlin. Through his journey he explores the many facets and complexities of his sexuality, politics, and artistic goals.) Must act and sing well, comfortable with stage movement, light dance, and moments of intimacy. Age range: 25-40; A2-E4
Fräulein Schneider: Female Presenting Character, A landlady who rents rooms to Cliff, Sally, and several other characters in her large flat. She is alone and is resigned to her place in life, but secretly longs for companionship. She is very critical of some people while looking the other way with others; comfortable with stage movement and light dance (waltz). Must act and sing well; comfortable with moments of intimacy. Age range: Late 40s-50s, D3-Ab4
Herr Schultz: Male Presenting Character, A Jewish fruit shop owner who falls in love with Fraulein Schneider; sweet, lovable, and adoring; heartbreakingly naïve about the political turmoil in Germany. Must act and sing well; comfortable with stage movement, light dance (waltz), and moments of intimacy. Age range: Late 40s-50s; G2-F4
Fräulein Kost (doubles as Kit Kat “Girl”): Female Presenting Character, A prostitute who rents in Fraulein Schneider’s boarding house; larger than life personality, quick witted and sharp tongued; should be comfortable exhibiting a strong sexual and commanding nature; must act and move well and sing in German. Age range: 30-49, Ab3-F5
Ernst Ludwig: Male Presenting Character, A friendly and likable German, takes English lessons from Cliff, and smuggles funds for the Nazi party; comfortable with stage movement and light dance (waltz); and sing in German. Age range: 20-40
Kit Kat Dancers: These performers are often in salacious situations and costumes. They are an eclectic mix of types and aren’t necessarily a matching unit. It is very important they act, sing, dance / move well and with confidence. They will be part of various scenes in and out of the Club; should be comfortable interacting with the audience and comfortable with bawdy/suggestive staging/choreography; also sing in German; one doubles as Fräulein Kost, one as Gorilla, and one as Chanteuse. Characters includes: Rosie, Lulu, Frenchie, Texas, Fritzie, Helga, Bobby, Victor, Hans (doubles as Rudy, a sailor), Herman (doubles as Customs Official & Max). Age range: 18-40, All gender-identities and body types welcome!
Xanadu
May 17 – 26, 2024
Shuler Stage
Directed by TBA
Music Directed by Spencer Crosswell
Choreographed by TBA
