Auditions

AUDITION NOTICE: ROH PROFESSIONAL MAINSTAGE SERIES – Spring & Summer Season

2026 SPRING PRODUCTION: 

• Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat – May 8-24

2026 SUMMER PRODUCTIONS*: 

• Yacht Rock the Musical – July 10 thru August 23
• High School Musical – July 17 thru August 30
• *Our summer shows will run in alternating weekends throughout the summer. Some weekend dates may be blacked out for our concert series. Please see below for details.

AUDITION DATES:

• Wednesday, February 25: 3PM-8PM YOUTH/TEEN AUDITIONS (Ages 7-15) – Joseph…Only
• Sunday, March 1: 9AM – 1PM GENERAL AUDITIONS (Ages 16+)
• Monday, March 2: 3:30PM-10PM GENERAL AUDITIONS (Ages 16+)
• CALLBACKS (by invitation only)
• Appointments are strongly encouraged, but walk-ins will be accommodated based on availability of time blocks. 
• Video submissions will be accepted for Joseph… through Monday, March 2 at 10PM. Summer submissions will be accepted through March 31 at 10PM.

AUDITION BY APPOINTMENT:
Auditions are by appointment. Please CLICK THE LINK  to request an audition slot. Once you have registered for an audition, a link to audition cuts and music will be provided to you. We are requesting you prepare a musical cut as listed in the descriptions for each character.

ONLINE SUBMISSIONS:
Please fill out our AUDITION FORM. Once you have registered for an audition, links to the audition cuts will be sent to you. You can EMAIL US with a link to your video audition, vocal and dance reels (if you have them), and your headshot and resume. Please specify which productions you would like to be considered for. Also include union status (AEA Guest Artist contracts available), if you would require housing, and if specific transportation needs are required (e.g. I’ll need to ship my violin before I travel).

PERSONNEL:

• Anthony Ejarque: Executive Producing Director
• Jenry Towle: Associate Artistic Director, and Director, Joseph… & High School Musical
• Samuel Tolley: Music Director, Joseph… & High School Musical
• Brad Reinking: Choreographer, Joseph… & High School Musical
• Scott Severance: Director, Yacht Rock
• Sam McLaughlin: Music Director, Yacht Rock

LOCATION OF PRODUCTIONS:
Rochester Opera House
31 Wakefield St, Rochester, NH 03867

CASTING NOTE:
In reference to the character descriptions below, some have been written on the binary with he/him or she/her pronouns. However limiting the descriptions may be, our casting seeks to be as inclusive as possible and we invite gender nonconforming, gender queer, transgender and non binary actors to audition for the roles they most identify with. We may list race/ethnicity when specific to the character, but are otherwise seeking all races and ethnicities. In addition, we may list a disability when specific to a character, but are otherwise seeking actors of every ability for all roles. Please let us know if you have any questions, concerns, or if there are any accommodations we may provide.

All roles available, open to any age, ethnicity, or gender unless otherwise specified. No roles are precast. All roles are paid positions. All performers are required to work at least 10 hours with a technical department during the rehearsal/run of this production. Departments include Set, Electric, Costumes, Maintenance, etc.

ACTOR HOUSING: Limited housing is available for actors and technicians a short distance from both rehearsal and performance spaces.

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
Music by Tim Rice
Lyrics by Andrew Lloyd Webber

Director: Jenry Towle
Music Director: Samuel Tolley
Choreographer: Brad Reinking

ABOUT THE MUSICAL:
One of the most enduring shows of all time, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a reimagining of the Biblical story of Joseph, his father Jacob, eleven brothers and the coat of many colors.

Told entirely through song with the help of a main character Narrator, the musical follows preferred son Joseph. After being sold into slavery by his brothers, he ingratiates himself with Egyptian noble Potiphar, but ends up in jail after refusing the amorous advances of Potiphar’s wife. While imprisoned, Joseph discovers his ability to interpret dreams, and he soon finds himself in front of the mighty but troubled, Elvis-inspired, Pharaoh. Joseph’s solution to Egypt’s famine elevates him to Pharaoh’s right-hand man and reunites him with his family.

The magical musical is full of catchy songs in a variety of styles, from a parody of French ballads (“Those Canaan Days”), to country-western (“One More Angel in Heaven”) and calypso (“Benjamin Calypso”), along with the unforgettable classics “Any Dream Will Do” and “Close Every Door.” Appropriate for all audiences and groups, Joseph is performed hundreds of times a year by schools across North America, the U.K. and around the world.

IMPORTANT DATES:

• Rehearsals: April 18 – May 2
• Tech Rehearsals: May 3-7

PERFORMANCES: 

Friday, May 8: 7:30PM
Saturday, May 9: 2PM & 7:30PM
Sunday, May 10: 5PM

Thursday, May 14: 7:30PM
Friday, May 15: 7:30PM
Saturday, May 16: 2PM & 7:30PM
Sunday, May 17: 5PM

Thursday, May 21: 7:30PM
Friday, May 22: 10AM & 7:30PM
Saturday, May 23: 2PM & 7:30PM
Sunday, May 24: 5PM

SEEKING: PLEASE REFERENCE OUR CHARACTER BREAKDOWN

YACHT ROCK: THE MUSICAL
Music by Various Artists
Book by Scott Severance

Director: Scott Severance
Music Director: Sam McLaughlin
Choreographer: TBA

ABOUT THE MUSICAL:

Yacht Rock, the Musical! Is a world premiere, interactive, feelgood jukebox musical, featuring all your faves from one of the best summer musical eras. We are searching for exceptional and versatile vocalists, good to excellent dancers, great senses of humor and a love of Yacht Rock music!

IMPORTANT DATES:

• Rehearsals: June 22 – July 3
• Tech Rehearsals: July 5 – July 9

PERFORMANCES:

Opening Night: July 10

Performance Weekends:

• July 10th
• July 24
• August 6
• August 20
• Closes August 23

SEEKING: PLEASE REFERENCE OUR CHARACTER BREAKDOWN

DISNEY’S HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL
Book by David Simpatico
Music by Various Artists
Based on a Disney Channel Original Movie by Peter Barsocchini

Director: Jenry Towle
Music Director: Samuel Tolley
Choreographer: Brad Reinking

ABOUT THE MUSICAL:
Disney Channel’s smash hit movie musical comes to life on your stage! Troy, Gabriella and the students of East High must deal with issues of first love, friends and family while balancing their classes and extracurricular activities.

It’s the first day after winter break at East High. The Jocks, Brainiacs, Thespians and Skater Dudes find their cliques, recount their vacations and look forward to the new year. Basketball team captain and resident jock, Troy, discovers that the brainy Gabriella, a girl he met singing karaoke on his ski trip, has just enrolled at East High. They cause an upheaval when they decide to audition for the high school musical that is being led by Ms. Darbus. Although many students resent the threat posed to the “status quo,” Troy and Gabriella’s alliance might just open the door for others to shine as well.

IMPORTANT DATES:

• Rehearsals: June 27 – July 11
• Tech Rehearsals: July 12-16

PERFORMANCES: 

Opening Night: July 17

Performance Weekends:

• July 17
• July 31
• August 14
• August 28
• Closes August 30

SEEKING: PLEASE REFERENCE OUR CHARACTER BREAKDOWN